27,02,24 | Collective bargaining, Member action, Member benefits, Union win, Workers' rights
Australian unions have welcomed news working people’s wages are finally rising after years of going backwards. It comes as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported last week that wages rose by more than the annual inflation rate for the first time since...
20,02,24 | Member action, Member benefits, Union win
IEU member David Page-Dhu has been recognised as the recipient of the 2023 TUH Future of Teaching Bursary. Established in 2020 by the Teachers Union Health Fund, the Bursary provides $5000 to an IEU member to recognise and encourage innovative teaching solutions and...
05,02,24 | Member benefits, Professional issues
Upcoming IEU member-only professional development will cover critical topics for all school staff when it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The impact of AI on education remains a topic at the forefront of IEU members’ minds, with the federal government’s new...
10,10,23 | Member benefits, Union win
Over $1.1 million in compensation, underpayments and allowances have been returned to members in the past year. IEU Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the outcome was the direct result of the work of our expert industrial team and IEU organisers. “IEU membership means...
03,08,23 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Member benefits
Established in 2020, the TUH Health Fund Future of Teaching Bursary was designed with a clear purpose: to empower and support educators who are members of the IEU. This initiative allows those working in education to excel in their careers and make a profound...
03,08,23 | Member benefits, Teachers
IEU members employed in Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba Catholic schools or Queensland Anglican schools are eligible to participate in a fortnight-long exchange to Alberta, Canada. The Alberta Teachers’ Association short-term teacher exchanges permit an exploration of...
26,04,23 | Member benefits, Union win
IEU-QNT members now have access to a suite of new professional development (PD) opportunities through the QuEST platform, expanding the range of member-exclusive benefits. The Queensland Education Support and Training (QuEST) program, delivered in partnership with the...
25,07,22 | Member benefits
Nominations are now open for our union’s annual Member Awards to recognise those members and Chapters who make a difference to our workplaces and profession. The IEU-QNT Member Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding members who are fundamental to...
25,07,22 | Member benefits, Teachers
Applications are now open for full-time or part-time teachers, middle leaders and principals to participate in a short-term virtual exchange paired with teachers from either Alberta (Canada) or Colorado (USA). The e-exchange program is a unique opportunity for...
28,04,22 | Industrial advice, Member benefits, Union win, Workers' rights
An employer’s attempt to seek an IEU member’s medical information from their treating practitioner has been stopped thanks to support from our union. IEU-QNT Industrial Services Officer Jill McKeon said the member who had been absent from work due to illness for some...
19,11,21 | Member benefits, Union win
Across 2020-21, our union has continued to make a difference for IEU members – recovering compensation, underpayments and allowances. IEU Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the outcome of a total of $2.3 million to members was a direct result of the work of our expert...
17,11,21 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Member benefits, Teachers
Our union recognises that quality mentoring provides crucial support for beginning teachers, although unfortunately, mentoring is not always readily accessible in schools. It’s why the IEU Mentoring Program was established in 2018, to connect experienced teacher...
15,09,21 | Member action, Member benefits
Nominations are now open for our union’s annual Member Awards, which are held each year to recognise the dedication and contribution of outstanding IEU-QNT member activists. IEU-QNT Assistant Secretary Rebecca Sisson said the Member Awards were an important occasion...
06,08,21 | Member benefits, Professional issues
Today our union celebrates National Primary Principals’ Day, thanking members for the contribution they make as school leaders each and every day. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the past 18 months, in particular, has been a challenging time for school...
28,06,21 | Member benefits
Lodging your tax return is easier when you know what you can or can’t claim as a deduction. Teaching and educational support staff incur many expenses throughout the financial year which can be claimed as a deduction, but these can be tricky to navigate. With...
24,05,21 | Member benefits, School support staff, Teachers, Union win
In just the last two years alone, our union has recovered more than $3.9m in underpayments, allowances and compensation for members through the work of our expert industrial team and IEU organisers. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said this outcome was only...
25,03,21 | Member benefits, Union win
The expert advice and support of our union has proved critical in having the recent rejection of WorkCover claims overturned for two members. IEU-QNT Industrial Officer Vaishi Raja said the two recent cases were an important reminder of the ways in which our union can...
22,10,20 | Member benefits, Teachers
An IEU teacher member has received $35k in back-pay after seeking our union’s support regarding a reclassification issue. The member started working at a new school just over three years ago and was concerned they had been wrongly classified. The member contacted our...
01,04,20 | Member action, Member benefits, Union win
IEU members are always fighting for positive change, often in challenging circumstances like Australia’s unbalanced industrial system or the ongoing global pandemic which has caused many impacts in schools. A union is fundamentally a place of hope and a union...
01,05,18 | Collective bargaining, Member action, Member benefits
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, combined with recent wage outcomes in our sector, provide a clear and compelling message – join your union for better pay. This will come as no huge surprise to our members and their employers. However, sometimes...
