Our union’s most exceptional activists were presented with IEU Member Awards at last week’s 2025 Annual General Meeting – recognising their significant contributions to our collective.
John (Max) MacDermott was a respected teacher at Mercy College, Mackay. This Award honours his outstanding contribution as a strong advocate and union activist for employee rights and working conditions.
David Parrington, Toowoomba Anglican School, Toowoomba
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