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.
Employer calls in lawyers over backpay dispute
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IEU acknowledges two remarkable union leaders – thank you Sally and Michele
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Government paid parental leave increases to 26 weeks
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Weakened protections for workers under government plan
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School Officer Day highlights contributions of support staff
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Payday super in effect from 1 July
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Don’t risk not having a risk assessment
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Professional standards for teachers reviewed for first time
Significant opportunity to modernise standards, manage psychosocial hazards and better engage with First Nations education.
Voice of the profession included in review of new commission
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Misconduct allegations dismissed with IEU advocacy
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Member voices heard at joint Microsoft and ACTU AI Worker Summit
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Misleading NCCD compliance advice circulating in schools
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“All In” for reconciliation
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International Court of Justice affirms global right to strike
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15 years of data tells the story on principal wellbeing
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10–25% wage deficit facing classroom assistants
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Landmark early childhood education multi-employer agreement
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Employees’ Action Now Week message is clear
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Upcoming federal budget an opportunity for vital relief and support
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Queensland government attacks WHS laws
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