The 'manosphere' has had a meteoric rise in the post-pandemic years, fed by social media algorithms that thrive on division. A catch-all term for online spaces that espouse misogynistic views, the manosphere has fomented dangerous attitudes that have now seeped into...
Although the education landscape changed rapidly around her, union membership has remained a constant for teacher member Gina Brosnan since she stepped into Brigidine College, Indooroopilly over 40 years ago. Teaching was only meant to be temporary, but Gina said she...
In schools across Australia, the conversation around safety has broadened, as Rachel Drew from Thomsons writes.
Members are reminded to contact our union first when subject to allegations of wrongdoing in the workplace.
IEU-QNT Industrial Officer Mark Moorhead said facing allegations of wrongdoing can be distressing, but our union has experience supporting members through these situations.
The IEU-QNT Member Awards celebrate IEU members and Chapters who exemplify our union values. IEU-QNT Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Rebecca Sisson said the annual awards acknowledge the varied and important ways members make a difference in their workplaces and within...
A troubling incident where staff were recently directed by their employer to sign a broad declaration that they had not engaged in “misconduct”, with no explanation for the request, is a timely reminder to pause and think before signing any legal documents.
IEU members have an exclusive opportunity to win a grant of $5,000 to help bring their dream educational program or project to life.
Established in 2020, the Teachers Health (formerly Teachers Union Health/ TUH) Future of Teaching Bursary was designed with a clear purpose: to empower and support educators who are members of the IEU.
10 years ago, new collective agreements for Queensland Catholic schools were approved in the culmination of a 15-month campaign to secure leading teacher wages and other key bargaining claims.
A new national report has identified the challenges, opportunities and priorities for reconciliation in education across Australia.
The Independent Education Union (IEU) is calling for stronger transparency and accountability measures to ensure public funding provided to non-government schools is directed towards student learning, educational outcomes and the delivery of quality education.
Our union has successfully secured the correction of IEU members’ pay after personal leave was incorrectly deducted by a Queensland school.
The case highlighted the importance of members checking their payslips and seeking union support when something goes wrong.
Queensland school students with a flair for writing were celebrated last night (5 August) as part of the Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) and English Teachers Association of Queensland’s (ETAQ) annual Literary Competition.
Our union has welcomed the announcement of an independent review into workplace culture at Marist College Ashgrove, following ongoing reports of harassment and sexualised behaviour at the school.
Supermarket giant ALDI will pay $55 million to thousands of current and former staff as part of a settlement of underpayment claims pursued by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA).
An IEU teacher member employed in a Queensland Catholic school has now received over $11,000 in backpay after our union intervened following employer delays.
NGS Super, an industry super fund chosen by many IEU-QNT members, has posted a strong return of 11.5% over the past financial year for its diversified (MySuper) option.
Sexual harassment is on the rise in Australian workplaces, according to new figures released by federal government agencies.
Australian Unions have welcomed the creation of a new Office of AI to develop a coordinated approach to the impacts of AI.
IEU members employed at Annandale Christian College in Townsville will benefit from wage increases, enhanced superannuation and provisions to address workload as part of their replacement collective agreement.
Our union’s support of a member has resulted in their employer withdrawing a formal written warning and a deficient performance improvement plan (PIP) being discontinued after we raised concerns regarding the need for and deployment of a performance management process.
An IEU teacher member whose application for paid parental leave was initially rejected was able to access the leave after our union intervened to assist. The employer denied the application, believing the member was ineligible for employer paid parental leave under...
IEU members across the country extend our heartfelt thanks and deepest appreciation to outgoing ACTU Secretary Sally McManus and ACTU President Michele O’Neil.
Australia is home to more than a million surveillance cameras.
In a significant win for working families, Australia’s government-funded paid parental leave (PPL) entitlement will increase to 26 weeks on 1 July 2026.
Queensland’s leading code of practice for managing the risks of psychosocial hazards would be watered down under a state government plan.
Last week, IEU Chapters marked School Officer Day (Wednesday, 10 June) with celebrations recognising the difference school officers and services staff members make to our schools and education more broadly.
All Australian workers will receive their superannuation at the same time as their wages from 1 July 2026.
Risk assessments are becoming a day-to-day part of any modern school and should be considered vital in protecting the health and wellbeing both students and members in their workplace.
Significant opportunity to modernise standards, manage psychosocial hazards and better engage with First Nations education.
Teachers’ voice through their unions will be heard in review of proposed central education authority. Last November, federal Education Minister Jason Clare announced plans to establish the Teaching and Learning Commission (TLC). The proposal would see The Australian...