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Collective action reaps rewards for IGGS/IJGS members

29 August, 2024

IEU members employed at Ipswich Girls Grammar School (IGGS) and Ipswich Junior Grammar School (IJGS) have demonstrated the difference collective action and solidarity make.

An overwhelming 95 per cent of IGGS/IJGS employees recently voted to accept a proposed replacement agreement at ballot, after in-principle agreement was finally reached between our union and the employer.

Organiser Andrew Elphinstone said the successful ballot followed a lengthy campaign which involved IEU members taking the first instance of protected industrial action by staff since the school opened in 1892.

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Celebrating 40 years of IEU membership

Nov 12, 2026 | Union win

This year, 160 IEU members were recognised through our inaugural 40-year membership recognition program. Together, they represent decades of commitment to their profession, their colleagues and the power of collective action. As union records were only computerised in...

The $1.5 million difference

Oct 20, 2026 | Member benefits, Union win

Over the past 12 months, our industrial team has upheld members’ rights at work, securing a total of $1,562,142 in compensation, recovered wages and allowances.

What dad really needs this year (Hint: it’s paid parental leave)

Sep 4, 2026 | Union win

The Independent Education Union (IEU) is celebrating Father’s Day and congratulating all fathers who now have access to improved parental leave entitlements.