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IEU(SA) Adelaide University Student Award winner Alison Cichowski

We are proud to award the 2023 IEU(SA) Student Award to Alison Cichowski from the University of Adelaide (pictured here with Pre-service Teacher Coordinator and Organiser, Lou Vodic (right)). Alison is graduating as a specialist Maths and Science teacher, and will be beginning her career …

IEU(SA) Annual Rep Awards

The IEU Sub-Branch Representative (Rep) is the IEU’s direct contact with members (and potential members alike) in the workplace. The IEU Rep’s role is vital to the IEU’s work protecting members’ rights and entitlements. The IEU recognises and thanks all Reps as being active participants …

IEU(SA) Equity Dinner

On Friday November 10, IEU (SA) members from a range of sites and sectors gathered at the Brompton Hotel for our annual Equity Dinner. The dinner provided an excellent opportunity for members to network, share a meal with other members and listen to our two …

Happy (school!) holidays from Teachers Health!

As we wrap up another busy year, we’re sharing our appreciation for all our wonderful teachers, principals and school staff from everyone at Teachers Health. Once again you’ve gone above and beyond to support your students and school communities. We’re proud to support you as …

Long Service Leave – lots of questions. We have the answers…

As the year’s end draws near, IEU staff are receiving many questions about Long Service Leave (LSL). Many members are confused by, or unaware of, the ‘rules’ which govern LSL. Adding to this confusion, the legislation can be enhanced by conditions found in an Enterprise …

Can SEQTA work for you or is it working against you?

A key employer responsibility is to provide a safe environment for students, their families, workers and visitors to their school. Currently, the behaviour exhibited by both parents and student is a growing concern. For many, it is already an undeclared crisis that causes significant distress …

Is your employer spying on you via your computer?

  During the COVID pandemic, we published an article ‘Working remotely doesn’t mean you can’t be watched…’ with the key quote “It may seem obvious, but if you are using an employer’s device, assume you are being monitored.” Thankfully, the level of global interruption of the …

Our great collective struggles for change are never easy

Union members fight for change in their workplaces, industries, professions and communities. Our campaigns often come up against powerful interests determined to block such progress. Sadly, the referendum didn’t deliver our First Nations People a Voice. In areas with majority Indigenous populations, the YES vote …