03,03,23 | Member action, Reconciliation
IEU Branch Secretary, and caretaker of our union’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Terry Burke said taking action on Close the Gap Day was more important than ever. “Unfortunately, the most recent annual Closing the Gap report indicates only limited progress for...
23,02,23 | Member action, Reconciliation
The IEUA is committed to supporting a ‘Yes’ referendum outcome to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution. IEUA Federal Assistant Secretary Brad Hayes said A First Nations Voice is a historic step towards true reconciliation and will help tackle...
22,02,23 | Reconciliation
Unions are supporting a “yes” vote in the upcoming referendum, describing the vote as a “once in a generation” opportunity to recognise First Nations people. A Voice to Parliament, which would be enshrined in the Australian constitution following a successful...
20,02,23 | Reconciliation, Workers' rights
Our union’s latest Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has launched following its official endorsement by Reconciliation Australia. IEU Branch Secretary and caretaker of our union’s RAP Terry Burke said the new RAP builds on previous reconciliation work and the latest...
13,10,22 | Member action, Reconciliation, Union win
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Executive has passed a resolution committing to the success of the ‘Yes’ campaign at the upcoming referendum on the question of whether a First Nations Voice should be enshrined in the Australian Constitution. ACTU...
09,08,22 | Collective bargaining, Reconciliation, Union win
IEU members at Hymba Yumba have secured powerful new provisions in their collective agreement, the first of their kind in education, which will contribute towards Closing the Industrial Gap. Organiser Aaron Watson said Hymba Yumba Independent School in Springfield is...
