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Boots on the ground boost for workplace safety

Improving safety by increasing the number of trained Health and Safety Representatives at work sites is a key target of a new SafeWork SA strategy. The Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) Strategy(PDF) is also aimed at increasing the support for existing HSRs to help them fulfil their …

NGS Super – Income Protection Insurance

Did you know that if you were to become sick or injured and were unable to work, you may stop receiving an income? Income Protection (IP) is a smart way to ensure you will have financial support if you had to stop working due to …

APHEDA Educators for Internationalism workshop at the IEU

IEU(SA) strongly supports the work of Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA, the global justice organisation of the Australian union movement. We welcomed the APHEDA Educators for Internationalism to our Currie Street Boardroom from 6-7 February for their training workshop. They came from around Australia and …

New federal resources for teachers

10 February 2025 New federal resources for teachers are just one part of broader reforms needed in schools The federal government’s Engaged Classrooms initiative has provided a further set of free resources for teachers to help manage classroom behaviour. The resources, developed by the Australian …

IEU(SA) Rep Training Term 1 – 2025

Following our successful Representative (Rep) training in November 2024, we have more Rep training days coming up in 2025 — starting this term. Initially, we will be running one-day training sessions for any elected IEU(SA) Sub-Branch Reps on the following dates in Term 1. If …

Expressions of Interest 2025 Anna Stewart Memorial Project

The Anna Stewart Memorial Project (ASMP) is a union training program run annually by SA Unions. It brings together women, non-binary and gender diverse members from a range of unions in a safe, supportive and energising training environment. The program presents a unique opportunity for …

IEU(SA) Vehicles are now easy to spot at your worksite!

IEU(SA) Organisers and officers are regularly visiting non-government education worksites to meet with Sub-Branch Representatives (Reps), members and potential members; or for enterprise bargaining meetings and negotiations. As part of our continual IEU(SA) awareness campaign, we have recently completed the signage ‘wrap’ for our second …

Winners of ‘3-months free IEU(SA)’ membership

Thank you to all the members who updated their details during December and January. Your update was also your entry to the draw for 3-months free IEU(SA) membership. Why is it important to update your details to the IEU regularly? There are several reasons why …

Did your school have an EA pay rise recently?

According to their Enterprise Agreements (EA), pay rises were due at the following organisations per the dates shown. However, where EAs are approved after the previous EA expiry, pay rises may be paid in the month approved or sometime there after. Also, where EAs have …

Union Shopper: Simple Strategies for Saving in Challenging Times

Union Shopper values the hard work teachers and education professionals do to help shape the future. With the current economic challenges, it’s essential to stretch your dollar further while still enjoying life’s best moments. Here are some practical steps you can take to save money …