12,05,21 | COVID-19, Early childhood, Workers' rights
The federal government’s $1.6 billion funding commitment for early childhood education over the next four years is a start, but more is required to secure the future of the sector. IEU-QNT Senior Industrial Officer John Spriggs said although the Budget contained some...
10,05,21 | Early childhood, Professional issues
Building trusted communication and collaboration between teachers, staff and families is essential in early childhood education – in fact, it is part of the National Quality Framework (NQF) due to its significant impact on children’s emotional and physical...
10,05,21 | Professional issues, Teachers
Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Paul Giles writes about the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), how the early problems associated with the program remain and how various review recommendations will not address issues identified by IEU members....
10,05,21 | COVID-19, Professional issues
Having quickly adapted to unprecedented working conditions in 2020, the experiences and voice of teachers must form an integral part of understanding the professional and industrial implications of working in a postCOVID-19 world. Over the last 12 months, we have seen...
04,05,21 | Member action, Union win, Workers' rights
IEU members from across Queensland and the Northern Territory came together over the long weekend to celebrate Labour Day/May Day, after celebrations were cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, IEU members took part in a range of celebrations...
