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QLD Anti-Discrimination Act changes deeply disappointing
The vital role school support staff play in non-government schools will be honoured and celebrated as part of School Officer Day celebrations held on Wednesday, 12 June.
Vital work of school officers honoured
The vital role school support staff play in non-government schools will be honoured and celebrated as part of School Officer Day celebrations held on Wednesday, 12 June.
IGGS & IJGS make history in first school strike
Teachers and school support staff at IGGS and IJGS took the first strike action in the school’s history this week as they continue their campaign for better working conditions.
Wages to rise for millions of Aussie workers
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) welcomes the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision today to increase minimum and award wages by 3.75%, which will deliver a real wage increase for 2.6 million workers.
Uni admits to multi-million dollar wage theft
After denying underpaying staff for two years, Deakin University has admitted to engaging in multi-million dollar wage theft.
Autism QLD fails to hear employees’ voices
Negotiations between IEU-QNT and Autism Queensland continue, as the employer fails to address key employee claims.
Wages and working condition wins for CCM schools
IEU members employed in Christian Community Ministries (CCM) schools have secured improvements to wages and working conditions after 86% of staff voted to accept a proposed replacement collective agreement.
What the 2024 federal budget means for IEU members
The 2024 federal budget has been welcomed by our union, as the Albanese government continues to repair the nation’s education system and deliver much-needed relief to IEU members and their families in a cost-of-living crisis.
IEU members unite in solidarity to celebrate the difference union makes
IEU members across Queensland and the Northern Territory have celebrated the difference collective solidarity makes, rallying in their thousands as part of Labour Day and May Day celebrations during the 4-6 May long weekend.
Now More Than Ever: National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) occurs every year between 27 May and 3 June, dates which mark historically significant milestones for First Nations People and Australia’s reconciliation journey: the 1967 referendum and the historic Mabo decision.
NAIDOC Week 2024: Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud.
NAIDOC Week 2024 will be held between Sunday, 7 July and Sunday, 14 July and is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of First Nations Peoples as the oldest continuing cultures on the planet.
IEU welcomes paid practicum for teachers
Our union has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to reduce the financial burden on student teachers by introducing government payment during a practicum.
New ACARA curriculum connection resources for AI
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has published new resources allowing teachers to better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with the curriculum.
IEU feedback on Queensland kindy review
A five-year review of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) has allowed IEU members in early childhood education to share their feedback on proposed revisions to the guidelines.
ITE Symposium ahead of prac agreement renegotiation
Our union, along with the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU), are hosting an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) symposium for Queensland education stakeholders ahead of the renegotiation of a new practicum agreement in 2025.
Concern over consultation on new Education Bill
Our union has lodged a submission to the Education, Employment, Training, and Skills Committee.
IEU speaks on NSSAB Accreditation Framework review
A final report on the review of the Queensland Non-State Schools Accreditation Framework Review (The Review) was recently released.
Members’ voices heard on new QCE system
The University of Melbourne is evaluating the effectiveness of the new QCE system to ensure it meets the needs of stakeholders.
New delegate rights mean a stronger voice for members
IEU members will have an even greater voice at work thanks to new workplace delegate provisions in the Fair Work Act.
Ipswich Girls Grammar seeks to silence employees’ voice
Ipswich Girls Grammar School (IGGS) is seeking to force through an employer agreement already rejected by employees while staff are voting on whether to take protected industrial action.
IEU wins for members
Our union’s Industrial Team has recently achieved significant wins for members, including challenging an unfair dismissal, defending a member against untrue allegations, and maintaining accommodation entitlements.
IEU members set to unite in solidarity for Labour Day & May Day
IEU members across Queensland and the Northern Territory are set to celebrate the difference collective solidarity makes as part of Labour Day and May Day celebrations this coming long weekend (4-6 May).
Workers in feminised industries urgently need pay rise
Workers in key feminised industries should receive at least a 9 per cent pay rise, according to the ACTU.
One workplace death too many
IEU-QNT members paid our respects to workers who lost their lives or were injured due to a workplace incident.
New workload tool targets teacher burnout
Unsustainable workloads in schools remain the primary reason behind record-low levels of teacher recruitment and retention.
Improved pay and conditions for VET trainers crucial to elevating the status of sector
Our union has called for urgent improvement to the wages and working conditions of staff employed in the VET sector.
School principals at breaking point under oppressive workloads
New results from the annual Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey highlight the urgent need for action to address the health and wellbeing of school leaders.
Report into special discrimination privileges for schools long overdue
Special privileges to allow discrimination continue to be granted to faith-based schools.
Close the Gap Day 2024
Thursday 21st March marks Close the Gap Day 2024, and our union encourages members to contemplate the persisting gap in outcomes between First Nations and non-First Nations Peoples.