IEU News - Class Action

Is your school a Leader, Lagger or Passive with family-friendly conditions?

23rd May, 2025

“Which schools value and encourage family-friendly conditions?” This is a common question we get asked by members when they are looking at employment opportunities. While there are several measures for how an employer can look after and promote family friendly conditions in this article we …

Standing Up for Flexibility: A Win for Working Mothers Under the Fair Work Act

23rd May, 2025

In a significant decision for working parents across the country, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) Full Bench has upheld the rights of IEU member Elizabeth Naden (a teacher returning from maternity leave) to access flexible work arrangements — reaffirming the strengthened protections under the Fair …

Enterprise Agreement Update around the Sectors – April/May 2025

23rd May, 2025

Pulteney Grammar School Bargaining has commenced and the IEU has started to outline its proposals underlining the Log of Claims. So far, there have been 3 bargaining meetings. The IEU Log of Claims includes: Conditions that will meet or exceed those outlined in the relevant …

IEU Members at Australian Islamic College Secure a Safer Workplace Through Collective Action

23rd May, 2025

New provisions enabling workers to seek the assistance of the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET) to resolve Work Health and Safety (WHS) issues have enabled IEU members at the Adelaide campus of the Australian Islamic College (AIC) to organise and win agreed resolutions to address …

How much do you need to retire?

23rd May, 2025

Retirement might seem like something to worry about in the future, but the sooner you start paying attention to your retirement savings, the better prepared you will be when the time comes to stop working. Being financially secure in retirement means you will be able …

IEU FAQs on NCCD evidence requirements

23rd May, 2025

What is the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)? Per the NCCD website: “Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) and the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (the Standards), Australian students with disability must be able to access and participate …

2025 Anna Stewart Memorial Project

23rd May, 2025

2025 marks 40 years of the Anna Stewart Memorial Project (ASMP) in South Australia. ASMP presents a unique opportunity for union women interested in building their skills, union knowledge and networks. It also enables them to play a more active role in the IEU, whether …

IEU(SA) members can now access Union Shopper discounts through their member portal

23rd May, 2025

As you will read in Union Shopper’s article, the IEU is always looking for tangible benefits for members. Union Shopper have simple strategies for saving your money! To assist with ease-of-access, IEU(SA) and Union Shopper have worked closely to reduce the steps required to access …

International Education Support Staff Day – Friday 16 May

23rd May, 2025

Last week we acknowledged and thanked education support staff via direct email and on our social media. Education support staff are essential to the smooth functioning of education workplaces, playing a key role in supporting both teachers and students. Hopefully your employer acknowledged the importance …

Simple Strategies for Saving in Uncertain Times

23rd May, 2025

We wake up each day to a world where uncertainty feels like the new normal. Where global tensions are rising, new tariffs are putting pressure on the cost of living, and even our power bills have turned into political battlegrounds. It’s no wonder we’re all …