‘Who sailed the ship?’ Wendy Lowenstein, Australia’s historian of the worker
Wendy Lowenstein’s ground-breaking interviews and books remind us no-one’s life is all that ordinary, everyone has a story to tell and you can learn as much about a society from talking to its poorest and most humble citizens as to the rich and famous.
Why multi-employer bargaining is good for workers – and the nation
Recent federal industrial relations reforms will have a positive impact on the daily working life of millions of Australians.
The (practical, money-saving) benefits of IEU membership
Union membership is about being part of a movement championing social justice. But it can also save you money!
Facing allegations? IEU advice on how to keep your employment record blemish-free
As the number of formal investigations into alleged misconduct rises, employees find it harder to make a fresh start or justify a change of employer.
IEU staff safety resources
Recent news and advice on worker safety, from the IEU newspaper The Point and the IEU website.
New financial year ushers in important changes for workers
Usually at this time of year, with the end of the financial year looming on June 30, we remind members that their IEU membership is tax-deductible, and you should include it in your claims on your tax form. This year, there’s more going on!
Would reproductive leave advance women’s rights and gender equality at work?
Lisa Heap examines growing calls for the establishment of new work rights, including additional leave, for employees who experience menstruation and menopause.
IEU says action is needed or there could be an ‘exodus’ of principals
Australian Catholic University’s annual Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey usually makes for sobering reading, but this year’s edition, released in March, was shocking.
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a crucial role in promoting and ensuring workplace safety, especially in the context of increasing physical and psychosocial risks.
IEU workplace wins in two states
The IEU has recently recorded significant industrial wins in two states which remind us of the great work being done by members and staff to achieve real outcomes for educators in their workplaces.
Reps’ Rights boosted – a huge win for unionists
The essential role of union Reps is at last getting the recognition and protection it deserves in law, thanks to the Federal Government’s Closing Loopholes legislation.
IEU members standing strong in independent schools
IEU sub-branches are standing together to win long overdue improvements, and refusing to accept the status quo or to unquestioningly comply with their employers’ wishes during the voting process.
ACTU Congress celebrates wins, galvanises unions for fights ahead
IEU General Secretary David Brear has hailed the 2024 Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Congress as “brilliantly organised and inspirational”.
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA strengthens the union movement in Timor Leste
The General Workers’ Union of Timor Leste (SJT-TL), a Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA partner organisation since 2016, supports workers in the commercial, hospitality, service, and construction industries.
New workload assessment tool targets teacher burnout
IEU General Secretary David Brear says a new national teacher workload assessment tool is “an essential part of the overall strategy required to alleviate workload burdens”.
IEU on do it yourself safety in independent schools
Try a web search for ‘protecting teachers from students’. The top response will be an article about a teacher’s responsibility to protect their students from risks of injury.
IEU deplores ‘deepfake’ sexual harassment of staff and students
The IEU is deeply concerned that members in several schools have been targeted by fake pornography generated by students.
The IEU’s Health and Safety Superheroes
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff in all workplaces, including schools.
From The Point: Back to the future on student behaviour
A ‘behaviour curriculum’ is coming to Australian schools this year as part of a federal Senate Committee response to reports of badly behaved students abusing teachers and disrupting classes.
Mental health injury support – IEU on what you need to know
Mental health injuries all too often affect modern educators in the course of their employment. The more you know about how to recover, the better.