IEU News - Class Action

Ask a non-member to join the IEU. It will increase the collective voice at your work place.

Clare O’Brien of Australian Unions says: “While day-to-day working life may differ vastly between union members across the globe, the bottom line is universal. Workers everywhere share the same fundamental concerns: job security, just conditions, a fair wage and social protection.” Non-union members enjoy all …

Check out our bright, colourful new lanyards for members to wear at school!

The lanyards are eco-friendly as they are made from recycled PET bottles and are printed in full colour with contrasting branding and imagery. They also have a safety release clip at the back of the neck to comply with safety standards. How can you get …

IDAHOBIT 2023 – What is it? Why support IDAHOBIT?

🏳️‍🌈 What is IDAHOBIT? IDAHOBIT, May 17th is the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (Sorry not sorry, Tolkien fans), and is a day marking the importance of support, inclusion and celebration of our LGBTQI community across the globe [i]. May 17 th 2023 …

Bargaining snapshot – what’s happening in schools?

EA Bargaining snapshot – what’s happening in schools?   There has been a busy flurry of EA’s being negotiated and approved. Some negotiations have gone well with positive outcomes for members. Others are becoming protracted. We are seeing consistent positions of 3% being put by …

IEU Speaks on… International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 #EmbraceEquity

International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 #EmbraceEquity International Women’s Day celebrates the achievement of women across the world and the significant social, economic and political gains made by women in the last 12 months. The day is also a call to action, as unions continue …

St Columba College pays $35,000 to the IEU and admits Fair Work Act breaches

Employers are legally obliged to comply with employment conditions in their Enterprise Agreement (EA). Failure to honour enterprise agreement obligations is a breach of the Fair Work Act. Courts can fine employers for breaching the Fair Work Act. If Principals or others are “involved in” …

Highest CPI for 30 years. Where to for Wages?

No matter which measure is chosen, the September quarter CPI figures are higher than many expected. Adelaide CPI at 8.4%, being the second highest capital behind Hobart at 8.6%. National CPI at 7.3%, well on the way to the Reserve Bank of Australia and Treasury’s …

World Teachers’ Day 2022 – Teachers are the foundation of education

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IEU marches in solidarity with Early Childhood Educators

On Wednesday 7 September the IEU joined in solidarity with the United Workers Union and over 200 Early Childhood workers at their #valueearlyeducators rally on the steps of Parliament House and then marched to Elder Park. Crowds gathered in cities across the country as more than 1,000 …

Catholic EA Pre-vote Q&A Zoom Sessions for members