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Scott Morrison can’t be trusted to deliver secure jobs or higher wages.

The IEU proudly joined in solidarity with workers in health, retail, hospitality, teachers, the community sector and others in a “morning of action” in the ACTU Secure Jobs Campaign, particularly targeting the federal seat of Boothby. This budget day, working people are making it clear …

HR is not your friend or career consultant… the IEU is.

Ever visited your HR and asked for assistance only to feel like you are not on the same team – that the school suddenly becomes a priority and you are now battling them for your rights? You are not alone – the IEU deals with …

Some great Union wins…

Behind the scenes, your union is working hard for you, be that in your school, your sector (Catholic, Lutheran or Independent) or engaged nationally on matters that affect your workplace. Sharing our wins for members is very important. How else will members understand and appreciate …

Three-in-five employers offer paid parental leave

Three-in-five employers offer paid parental leave but few dads take up the offer to be primary carer These schemes, which were offered by less than half the businesses surveyed in 2013-14, are now provided by 60 per cent of employers. The biggest increase occurred among …

Cybersecurity. SCAMs. Phishing… your next ‘COVID infection’?

  As if a return to work in a COVID environment wasn’t hard enough for teachers and support staff through remote learning and close contacts, cybercriminals have turned their attention to K-12 schools and their staff to target any weaknesses. Schools also suffer through increased …

2022: What the year holds for super

In 2022, several changes to super that were part of the 2021 federal budget are expected to come into effect. We’ve grouped these according to their relevance to working versus retired Fund members below. Working Superannuation Guarantee rises to 10.5% Probably the most significant change …

Using real-world STEM to inspire students

Following on from the IEU’s celebration of International Women’s Day, March 8, we look at women in STEM helping to inspire new generations of scientists. “Dr Megan Sebben is helping to challenge school kids’ perceptions of what a scientist is and what a career in …

Music can help lift our kids out of the literacy rut

But schools in some states are still missing out The 2005 National Review of School Music Education found that successive re-structuring within education systems has led to a reduction in music-dedicated services located either centrally or in districts/regions. With one or two exceptions, relatively little work …

IEU(SA) Equity Committee hosts event for International Women’s Day

The Equity Committee hosted IEU women members on International Women’s Day on 8 March in the IEU(SA) Boardroom at Currie Street, Adelaide. Whilst the event was a social one with drinks and nibbles, the focus of the conversation was initially the recently released Workplace Gender …

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