Workplace surveillance - technology, privacy and the law
The Victorian Parliament’s inquiry into workplace surveillance is examining “the extent to which employers collect, share, store, sell, disclose and dispose of surveillance data, the role of artificial intelligence, and whether there should be dedicated State workplace surveillance laws”.
The Commons Social Change Library - an online treasure trove for changemakers
The Commons Social Change Library is an Australian based online facility which includes over 1200 resources for progressives, all of which are free to access and use.
Liam Byrne, the Australian union movement’s historian
‘Without our history, how do we know who we are?’ asks Dr Liam Byrne, who has been the ACTU Historian since 2019.
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.