From Education HQ: Most religious school parents support LGBT inclusivity – study
A survey reveals that, even in faith-based independent schools, most parents want their children to be taught inclusivity towards sexual orientation, gender identity and gender diversity.
IEU appoints expert to work on wages policy
The IEU has shown it is serious about prioritising wages in upcoming negotiations on Agreements by hiring renowned industrial expert Patrick Lee.
The Ipsos facts on Boomers, parents and social media bans
A global survey of attitudes towards education challenges some stereotypes and discovers worldwide support for a ban on social media for children under 14.
Kurt Fearnley hosts The Teachers Who Shape Us podcast
Teachers Health has a new podcast, The Teachers Who Shape Us, helmed by famous elite athlete, disability advocate, TV presenter and author Kurt Fearnley.
IEU Career Corner: Some informative, fun education podcasts
Where can educators turn when they need something from left-field for an insight - or a laugh?
IEU member writes: Why our students are always tired
There has been much discussion recently about Australian students complaining of being constantly tired, irritable and anxious due to a lack of sleep, writes Garry Warren.
EI Conference: Education issues are global
The 10th quadrennial Education International (EI) World Congress convened in Buenos Aires in late July, and its sessions confirmed that education staff the world over share the same concerns and face similar issues.
Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA helps women unionists in the Philipines
Construction workers speaking up at their workplace have highlighted the importance of addressing sexual harassment as a critical workplace health and safety issue, especially in male-dominated industries.
Big step forward on NDAs
In mid-August, the Victorian Trades Hall Council celebrated a major win in its campaign against the overuse of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases.
My IEU Anna Stewart experience: Stephanie Ben
Many IEU staffers have had the wisdom and good fortune to take part in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project. Organiser Stephanie Ben was an ‘Anna’ in 2012.
IEU Labour History: Anna Stewart, the woman who inspired a generation of female unionists
Anna Stewart was was never one to take the easy path or to shirk a fight.
IEU Women and Equity Report: WRAW facts
Unfortunately, we are seeing more dangerous student behaviour towards female staff in schools and inadequate responses from employers in dealing with these matters.
IEU disappointed by Federal Labor’s broken promise on anti-discrimination law
The federal government will not legislate before the next election to protect LGBTIQA+ people from discrimination by religious schools.
Industrial action changed everything for the IEU Tasmanian Catholic campaign
It was industrial action that moved Tasmanian Catholic employers to reach in-principle agreement on a new deal after three years of delayed negotiations.
IEU Rep Sarah Collins on the Anna Stewart Memorial Project 2024
Busy Sarah, IEU Rep at Assumption College, didn’t know about Anna Stewart, but says she ‘gobbled up every word and moment’ of her ASMP experience.
The IEU explains: What is industrial action in 2024?
IEU Secretary General David Brear explains what the union must do when negotiations stall on a new Agreement.
The IEU says: Don’t be duped by policy documents
Next time you are bargaining, do not let your employer use policy documents as a cop out.
Denis Matson on the IEU’s campaign in Tasmania, 2014
Former IEU Senior Industrial Officer Denis Matson helped spearhead the 2014 Tasmanian Catholic school campaign and still has the beanies to prove it!
‘Fed up but not giving up’: The first IEU Tasmania industrial action in 2014
In the winter of 2014, IEU members rugged up for rallies in the chilly winter streets of Launceston, Hobart, and Burnie, frustrated by a breakdown in negotiations for a new Agreement.
Super option for teachers going green
Researchers have adapted their acclaimed ‘Climate Superpowers’ quiz website for schools, and teachers are being asked for their input in the latest research into the effect of the climate crisis.