IEU member David Page-Dhu has been recognised as the recipient of the 2023 TUH Future of Teaching Bursary.
TUH Future of Teaching Bursary recipient announced
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Celebrating the difference our many IEU members make
Our union’s most outstanding activists were presented with IEU Member Awards at 2023 Annual General Meeting – recognising their significant contributions to our collective.
Teacher exchange in 2024
IEU members employed in Brisbane, Cairns and Toowoomba Catholic schools or Queensland Anglican schools can participate in a fortnight-long teacher exchange to Alberta, Canada.
Labour Day/May Day celebrations 2024
In 2024, Labour Day/May Day celebrations will take place across the long weekend of 4-6 May.
‘Right to disconnect’ a key win for education workers
Our union has welcomed and commended the ‘right to disconnect’ being enshrined in legislation as part of the Closing Loopholes Bill.
Loopholes closed as major wins for Australian workers pass Parliament
The cumulative effect of these legislative reforms represents the biggest changes to workplace laws in the last 25 years.
Toowoomba members show the way on workload
IEU members working in Toowoomba Catholic primary schools are leading by example to make use of important new provisions to tackle workload.
Catholic employers seek High Court appeal against employee backpay
Toowoomba Catholic Education and Downlands College have sought leave from the High Court of Australia to appeal against last year’s Federal Court decision that two former teachers were entitled to pay increases contained in new collective agreements despite resigning before the increases took effect.
Member win on parental leave provisions
IEU members at Mancel College have welcomed a new collective agreement offering improved paid parental leave provisions.
Continuing contract secured through IEU support
An IEU member who had been on a fixed-term contract for 3 years has secured a continuing position.
Tesla workers take industrial action in Sweden
Elon Musk is in dispute with Swedish unions after more than two months of strikes.
Member PD on AI in schools a must
Upcoming IEU member-only professional development will cover critical topics for all school staff when it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Insecure jobs force vulnerable to work while sick
Half of workers in insecure jobs have continued working while sick or injured, according to new research from the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).
Major parts of Closing Loopholes Bill passed by Parliament
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Secretary Sally McManus said the union movement welcomed the passing of major parts of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023, which comes as an early Christmas present for working people.
Ensuring viable career pathways for First Nations education workers
Our union’s campaign to Close the Industrial Gap continues through our advocacy.
No Excuse – Invest to prevent violence against women and girls
25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which also marks the beginning of 16 days of action against gender-based violence.
Urgent support for workers blocked in Parliament
The passing of new legislation that would get wages moving and help restore the rights of working people is being blocked in Parliament following a shameful campaign by big business.
Queensland Catholic teachers allowed back pay despite resignation
A full bench of Federal Court judges has ruled two Queensland Catholic school teachers are entitled to pay rises secured by new collective agreements despite the employees resigning before the replacement agreements took effect.
Student teachers should be paid for practicum placements
With half of all student teachers failing to finish their teaching degree, a major rethink is needed on how the next generation of teachers can be better supported to complete their studies and stay in the teaching profession.
WorkCover wins for psychological injuries
Our union’s expert advice and support has helped two members secure successful WorkCover claims for work-related psychological injuries. IEU-QNT Industrial Officer Nick Sahlqvist said the recent cases reinforced the importance of contacting our union as early as...
Shocking rise in sexual harassment at universities
Sexual harassment in higher education workplaces has risen more than 52%, according to a new National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) survey.
Permanency secured after 12 years of fixed-term contracts
Our union has helped a school officer secure continuing employment status after experiencing 12 years of rolling fixed-term contracts.
Increase in parental leave welcomed
In a significant step towards promoting family well-being and gender equality in the workforce, the Australian government has introduced legislation to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks by 2026.
$80,000 backpay secured for member
An IEU member has recently received over $80,000 in backpay after receiving support from our union.
Teachers wanted for academic research project
Dr Glenys Mann from Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education is seeking expressions of interest from teachers in the non-government education sector to participate in her upcoming research project.
Natural disaster leave – a necessary provision during an era of climate change
As we begin what will likely be a very hot summer season, IEU members should check whether they have access to natural disaster leave provisions in their collective agreement to be prepared for extreme weather events.
Middle Leader Professional Standards trial underway
The next stage of development is underway for the Middle Leader Professional Standards, with trials having commenced in Queensland schools during Term 4.
Fight for justice and change continues
Union members fight for change every day in their workplaces, industries, professions and communities.
AI implications for assessment practices
In many respects, the implications of AI on assessment practices have been more thoroughly considered than other, broader issues.
AI Framework endorsed but teachers remain waiting
Australia’s first Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools has been officially endorsed by Education Ministers, but the profession remains waiting to see a final copy.