Queensland Catholic school employers seek ballot on a document that cuts many long-held working conditions.
Employers seek biggest cuts to Catholic school staff working conditions in 20 years
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Member action secures paid PD time
IEU members at a Queensland Catholic school have been allocated paid time to complete compulsory professional development.
IEU support secures long service leave payment
Our union’s advocacy has led to a member being paid out their long service leave (LSL) entitlement upon termination
Skyrocketing profits prompt price gouge claims
Big businesses are enjoying record profits while ordinary Australians struggle to cope with crippling cost-of-living pressures.
Chef exposes equal pay shame
A Melbourne chef proved she was paid $15,000 less than male chefs but her former employer won’t be held to account.
Judges wowed by Queensland students’ literary prowess
Queensland school students with a flair for writing were celebrated last night (23 August) as part of the IEU-QN) annual Literary Competition.
4000 teachers and school support staff strike to tell employers to hear our voice
Over 4000 IEU-QNT members across 106 Queensland Catholic schools took strike action today (Wednesday, 23 August) for one (1) hour between 10am until 11am.
Queensland Catholic school staff strike tomorrow
Over 4000 Independent Education Union – Queensland and Northern Territory (IEU-QNT) members across 106 Queensland Catholic schools are taking strike action tomorrow (Wednesday, 23 August) for one (1) hour between 10am until 11am.
IEU gives feedback to federal government’s AI taskforce
Our federal union is continuing to ensure members’ voices are heard regarding the contentious issue of using AI in schools.
4000 Queensland Catholic school teachers and support staff to strike in over 100 schools next week
Over 4000 teachers and support staff in 106 Queensland Catholic schools will strike from 10am until 11am next Wednesday, 23 August 2023.
Have your say on Australian Curriculum Languages
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is leading a review of the P–10 Australian Curriculum Languages to ensure the needs of students are met now and in the future.
No new school initiatives without workload impact test
With unsustainable workloads and work intensification driving teachers out of the profession, workload impact tests must form part of any new school initiatives.
Thousands of Catholic school staff to stop work tomorrow
Thousands of employees across 34 Queensland Catholic schools will take protected industrial action tomorrow, Tuesday 15 August 2023.
Toowoomba school staff to stop work tomorrow, 15 August 2023
Hundreds of employees across 13 Toowoomba Catholic schools will take protected industrial action tomorrow, Tuesday 15 August 2023.
Queensland Catholic school teachers to lose a day’s pay over 5-minute strike
In an Australian first, thousands of Queensland Catholic school employees in over 100 schools are set to lose a full day’s pay for taking a five-minute work stoppage and a range of limited work bans on Tuesday, 15 August 2023.
QLD Catholic employers warned over 5-minute strike wage loss
Queensland Catholic employers have been warned against major wage deduction of employees’ pay over a five-minute work stoppage next week.
Union members win 18% pay rise for uni staff
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members have secured a sector-leading 18% pay rise for staff at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
National induction guidelines for new teachers and leaders
Draft guidelines for the induction of new teachers and school leaders released.
IEU advice helps member transition to retirement
Our union’s support has helped a member transition to retirement after their employer gave them incorrect advice. The member was interested in a reduction from five to three working days per week as part of a transition to retirement, as they are entitled to under...
IEU heard on Queensland VET strategy development
Our union has ensured members’ voices have been heard as part of the Queensland Government’s new VET strategy.
Flying Doctors leave Queensland nurses behind
Nurses employed by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) in Queensland are fighting for better pay rates, with most currently receiving more than 25% less than colleagues in public and private hospitals.
Transitioning to retirement
Retirement from the workforce marks an exciting and significant milestone in a worker’s lifetime, and our union is here to support members through the process.
“Insulting” pay offer to NSW teachers slammed
2.5% wage offer slammed by public sector and non-govt sector unions
Applications for the $5000 TUH Future of Teaching Bursary are open
The TUH Bursary was designed with a clear purpose: to empower and support educators.
Exclusive teacher exchange opportunities to Alberta, Canada on offer
IEU members employed in Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba Catholic schools or Queensland Anglican schools are eligible to participate in a fortnight-long exchange to Alberta, Canada.
Initial Teacher Education report misses the mark
Recommendations miss the mark on addressing problems with Initial Teacher Education.
NSRA review an opportunity for profession
Renewal of National School Reform Agreement must consider resourcing excessive workloads.
Traffic lights signal ‘Stop-Go’ on AI
Our union and the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) have jointly developed an innovative traffic light rating system and set of resources to guide teachers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
IEU support makes the difference in return to work
Our union’s advocacy has led to an employer quickly withdrawing their direction for an IEU member to undergo an independent medical examination (IME) as part of their return to work.
New payday rule to crack down on billions in unpaid super
The Federal Government has announced that employers will pay superannuation on the same day as wages, a move welcomed by our union.