Operated in partnership with the Alberta Teachers’ Association, this once-in-a-lifetime professional development opportunity offers members the chance to exchange classrooms, experiences and cultures. Last December, IEU teacher member Karen Bartley Beal completed the...
For over a decade, Australians have marked Close the Gap Day on the third Thursday of March in support of achieving equitable health outcomes for First Nations Peoples.
The establishment of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Institute by the federal government as part of its broader National AI Plan has been welcomed by Australian Unions for “putting workers at the centre.”
The Thriving Kids Advisory Group Report, released by the federal government, recommends how the new initiative should operate to better address the needs of young children with developmental delay and autism.
A number of Queensland Catholic school teachers will receive substantial back pay after an IEU member identified they were being underpaid the Isolated Teachers Assistance Scheme (ITAS) allowance.
Our union has condemned the Crisafulli government’s shameful plan to scrap critical protections and weaken Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation in its latest attack on the rights and conditions of Queensland workers.
The Fair Work Commission has denied the approval of a replacement collective agreement after IEU members at the school identified non-existent and long-departed staff were reportedly included in the voting process.
Part-time teacher aides at a Gold Coast independent school were set to be forced into full-time roles – until IEU intervention stopped the move.
In November last year, an important reform passed in federal Parliament prohibiting employers from cancelling or refusing employer-funded paid parental leave if an employee’s child is stillborn or dies shortly after birth.
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The report comes as latest Tasmanian data confirms a rise in school violence.
The IEU has joined education leaders from across Australia to write an open letter to NewsCorp Australia calling on the media giant to immediately cease the publication of misleading school league tables.
Australian workers are experiencing unacceptably high levels of burnout, stress, and overwork, according to new data from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).
IEU members at a Caloundra City Private School (CCPS) have achieved significant wins on workload as part of their new collective agreement.
As members in Darwin and the Top End continue the clean-up following Tropical Cyclone Fina, we would like to remind Northern Territory members of relevant leave, including Natural Disaster Leave, which may be available.
As Tropical Cyclone Fina approaches the Northern Territory coast, it is important IEU members know what applicable leave provisions are included in relevant collective agreements as part of union negotiations.
Women’s workplace safety has declined over the past decade, while overall gender equality has risen modestly.
Our union’s most exceptional activists were presented with IEU Member Awards at last week’s 2025 Annual General Meeting – recognising their significant contributions to our collective.
The member had taken on higher duties following the departure of a senior colleague.
Employer initially denied contract teacher’s conversion request despite job ads for multiple ongoing positions.
An IEU school officer member has successfully been reclassified after their employer advertised the same job at higher pay rates. The member who works for a large employing authority said they initially believed their position was wrongly classified after speaking...
Superannuation to be paid at the same time as wages under new law.
World Teachers’ Day has its origins in union led action promoting the teaching profession.
This year, 199 IEU members have been recognised as part of our union’s 25-Year Member Program. For a quarter of a century, this group of teachers, principals, school officers, early childhood educators and retired members have embodied our union’s values and...
Federal Coalition leader Sussan Ley’s plan to overturn multi-employer bargaining laws is a risk to living standards.
Women are increasingly underrepresented in leadership roles in schools.
Final Anti-Bullying Rapid Review report released outlining national strategy to stamp out abusive behaviour in schools.
Five IEU members will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to the teaching profession as part of World Teachers’ Day 2025.
Our union has condemned the Northern Territory government’s reinstatement of the right for faith-based schools to discriminate against staff and students.
Our union has secured $1,121,491 in payments and settlements for members over the past 12 months.