IEU says anti-bullying review must include staff
The IEU has called for the federal anti-bullying review to strengthen protections for school staff as well as for students.
IEU encourages members to explore the Learning Hub back catalogue
The Learning Hub’s extensive catalogue of recorded professional learning courses are all available on demand, giving IEU members the flexibility to engage with professional development at a time that suits.
IEU advice: What to do if you are the victim of abuse or harassment
Every education worker is entitled to a safe and healthy workplace. The IEU will continue to expose the growing threats to staff wellbeing in schools, both physical and psychological.
IEU member benefits: Saving money with Union Shopper
Most retailers are out to get you – or at least as much of your money as they can manage. So, take an ally with you into the shopping battle: Union Shopper.
Tasmanians make the IEU noticeable
One of the requirements for contestants in the Tasmanian IEU noticeboard challenge was to ‘make it sparkle’.
Victorian Catholic schools campaign: We need a pay rise!
Victorian Catholic school salaries lag far behind the rest of the country, creating staffing crises as cost-of-living pressures grow.
History shows why power matters in Victorian Catholic school talks
In Term 1, 2023, The Point celebrated the new deal in Victorian Catholic schools, and the determined and persistent campaigning of members over the previous two years.
IEU calls on staff in Victorian Catholic schools: Sign. Organise. Win.
In Term 4, the IEU will be asking all staff in Victorian Catholic schools to officially endorse bargaining for a single interest Agreement.
Majority support and why it matters to a single interest authorisation
One of the key requirements for securing a Single Interest Authorisation (SIA) is demonstrating that a majority of employees support bargaining for a single interest Agreement.
What is industrial action in 2025 and why is it so important?
Industrial action is a last resort, but it’s essential leverage. It’s not just about striking; it’s about building collective power.
Towards a new Agreement in Victorian Catholic schools
Bargaining for a new Agreement begins at the grassroots, with members providing feedback on a draft Log of Claims that outlines what we’re fighting for.
Unionism in Their Blood: The Prichard Family and the IEU
While preparing an article on IEU families for our professional journal IE, we came to appreciate the significant contribution the Prichard family has made to education, our union, and the broader union movement.
Union women rise
Hobart has again hosted the Tasmanian edition of the Anna Stewart Memorial Project, bringing union women together to build skills, share experiences, and strengthen their role in shaping our movement.
The Age reports on Victorian Catholic bargaining
Another wake-up call for Victorian Catholic employers, as The Age reports on our Log of Claims and on the powerful statement by Victorian Catholic Principals’ Council backing the push for single-interest bargaining.
Right to strike in action!
More than 50,000 Queensland public-school teachers staged a 24-hour statewide strike on 6 August, making a massive statement of intent in their fight for overdue improvements on a raft of issues familiar to all education workers.
Principals back IEU call for fair bargaining rights in Catholic school negotiations
Victoria’s IEU Principals’ Council says staff in Catholic schools “deserve the same fair bargaining rights enjoyed by workers in every other education sector and every other state”.
Catholic employers should heed their own guidelines
Every guiding principle of industrial relations for Catholic organisations is laid out in the publication Good Works: The Catholic Church as an Employer in Australia.
ACTU sets tax, housing reform agenda for Economic Reform Roundtable
ACTU Secretary Sally McManus says reforms to housing policy and taxation are essential to creating a fairer and more productive Australia.
IEU releases Log of Claims for Catholic school sector
The process of securing a new Agreement for staff in Victorian Catholic schools passed a significant milestone on Friday, with the IEU releasing its Log of Claims to members for feedback and suggested amendments.
Employers' “cooperative” approach would leave staff powerless
Staff in Victorian Catholic schools recently received a seemingly harmless email from their employers about bargaining arrangements for upcoming Agreement negotiations.