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Celebrating 10 years of Yubbah Action Group
Our union is celebrating a significant milestone in our ongoing journey towards reconciliation.
Commission throws out undercooked Grill’d pay offer
Burger chain Grill’d has had its undercooked 1% pay offer thrown out by the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
Landmark decision on women’s pay
Wages in certain industries have been historically undervalued based on gender.
Appeal case upholds middle leader’s right to flexible work
A recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) case won on appeal by an IEU member in New South Wales has reinforced employees’ right to access flexible work.
Members out in force for Labour Day/May Day celebrations
IEU members and their families joined Labour Day and May Day celebrations in significant numbers across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Events were held during the long weekend of 3-5 May in Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and...
Townsville Catholic Education Payroll Rectification
IEU members employed by Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) between September 2016 and June 2024 are encouraged to register their details to ensure the TCE Office is able to contact you when the review of payroll matters is finalised.
Classroom management advice for early career teachers
Some teaching graduates find their classroom management skills weren’t honed sufficiently during their initial teacher education (ITE), leaving them feeling unprepared when they step into the classroom.
Narragunnawali Awards 2025: Honouring reconciliation in schools and early childhood education centres
IEU members working in schools and kindergartens with exceptional reconciliation programs are encouraged to nominate their workplaces as part of the 2025 Narragunnawali Awards.
Coalition attack on teachers
Coalition eyes staff sackings, end to students being “indoctrinated” and curriculum takeover.
IEU wins reclassification and back pay after employer error
Our union’s support has resulted in a school officer being reclassified and receiving back pay after their employer wrongfully lowered the classification level of their role. The school officer member employed in a Queensland Catholic school contacted our union for...
Emerald hosts early childhood network meeting
IEU members employed in Emerald-based early childhood education centres recently attended a breakfast network meeting, during which they reinforced their commitment to staying informed about critical sector issues and the value of union.
Child safeguarding grants program launched in Queensland
IEU members should be aware that new state government grants for funding of up to $90,000 are available to help eligible Queensland organisations that work with children to comply with new laws and become child safe.
Delay of anti-discrimination reform shameful
LNP delays anti-discrimination reform designed to protect vulnerable Queenslanders.
Super for housing a recipe for disaster
Co-opting super for housing would drain retirement funds and supercharge an already heated housing market.
Federal election an opportunity to protect rights at work
The election has been called for 3 May – let’s protect our rights at work!
IEU support secures job-share arrangement
Our union has helped secure a job-share arrangement for a member employed in a Queensland Lutheran school, reinforcing flexible working arrangements as a good option for employers to retain staff while assisting employees to achieve a better work/life balance.
18% pay increase for IEU members
IEU members working at The River School in Maleny have secured significant wage enhancements as part of their first collective agreement.
Payday super will boost retirement savings
Payday super laws will require employers to pay superannuation at the same time as wages.
Changes to HALT Certification Processes
Changes to processes for teachers seeking certification as Highly Accomplished or Lead Teachers (HALT certification) streamline requirements and reduce workload for applicants.
Working to Close the Gap in 2025
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.
Making a difference for the next generation
Expressions of interest are now open for experienced IEU members who want to provide early career support to the next generation of teachers.
Better student teacher supervisor support needed
Training the next generation of teachers is a significant responsibility.
Unions condemn Coalition plan to gut public service
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has condemned federal opposition leader Peter Dutton’s threat to axe 36,000 public service jobs.
New IR laws bring 230,000 permanent jobs
There are 230,000 more workers in secure jobs due to the Albanese Labour government’s industrial relations (IR) law reform.
Quality mentoring makes a difference
Expressions of interest are now open for early career teachers who want additional career support. Quality mentoring is vital for early career teachers but is not always readily accessible in schools. Our union is working to address this issue by continuing our...
NT government decision to repeal Anti-Discrimination protections slammed
Our union has condemned the NT government’s plans to reverse changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act passed by the previous Labor government.
Severe weather events: advice to members
Tropical Cyclone Alfred may cause extensive damage and flooding if it crosses the coast as expected later this week. As part of your preparations, it is important to know your industrial rights.
New federal resources just part of the broader reforms needed
A suite of new free resources to help teachers manage classroom behaviour has been released by the federal government as part of their Engaged Classrooms initiative.
Acceptable other experience policy updated for provisional teachers
The Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has updated its policy for acceptable other experience that may be considered by teachers transitioning from provisional to full registration.