12,11,20 | Industrial advice, Member action, Teachers
An IEU member in a Queensland Catholic School is fighting for a full-time permanent position, after working the same hours in the same role on a fixed-term contract for a number of years. The member in question has been a teacher, working in a school for the past four...
12,10,20 | Industrial advice
The rate of workplace deaths has increased for the first time since 2007, according to recently released data from Safe Work Australia, as the federal government continues to drag its feet on work health and safety reform. 183 workers died during 2019, 28 more than in...
19,09,20 | Industrial advice
The advice and support of our union has proved critical in having a member’s WorkCover claim rejection overturned. IEUA-QNT Industrial Officer Danielle Wilson said the recent case served as a reminder that even if employers are unopposed to or supportive of an...
01,07,20 | Equity, Industrial advice, Professional issues, Teachers
The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced that flexible working arrangements are more important than ever. Under the National Employment Standards (NES), which apply to all employees covered by the national workplace relations system, certain employees have the right to...
01,07,20 | Industrial advice
Despite the professionalism and dedication our members continue to demonstrate through their work, our union continues to see instances of employers treating their staff unfairly. Actions like “redundancy by stealth” are especially disappointing given the extreme...
