IEU News - Class Action

Enterprise Bargaining update – what is happening around the sectors

7th December, 2023

As you can see below, your IEU staff continue to negotiate a number of EA’s. There has been pressure on to complete before the end of the year. Thanks to the negotiating teams for their work engaging with members and representing them at negotiations. Bethany …

Free Professional Learning supports your career

7th December, 2023

Free Professional Learning (PL) is an important career benefit offered by IEU(SA) for all members – teachers, support staff and leadership — in conjunction with our Online Learning partner Teachers Learning Network (TLN). What is (Online) Professional Learning? The Teachers Registration Board of South Australia …

“Independent Education Union. This is the Admin Team.”

7th December, 2023

Like all businesses, working behind the scenes here at the IEU(SA) office is an Administration Team supporting all the other IEU teams and our members (and potential members) with their enquiries and requirements. You may have already met some of our staff from the following …

REPS – the key to a good connection between your workplace and the IEU office

7th December, 2023

IEU(SA) Representatives (Reps) play a key role at the workplace (IEU Sub-Branch) and provide connection to the IEU(SA) office. It is vital that your workplace Reps are both active and knowledgeable. It is important to plan now for the beginning of 2024. So what does …

Big moments for Australian education – NGS Super

7th December, 2023

It’s easier to work out where you’re going if you know where you’ve been. That’s why earlier this year NGS partnered with The Squiz, to create the podcast series ‘How Far We’ve Come’. So far the partnership has delivered 2 six-part series which you can …

IEU(SA) Adelaide University Student Award winner Alison Cichowski

7th December, 2023

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

7th December, 2023

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

7th December, 2023

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!

7th December, 2023

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…

14th November, 2023

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 …