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Catholic EA Bargaining Update

After a day’s training in the principles of Interest Based Bargaining led by FWC Deputy President Booth, the parties held their first meeting on 26 August and agreed on a short list of interests that would frame the identification of problems and how they can …

Qualified Teacher Librarians Make a Difference

The School Libraries Association of SA released its census into SA school libraries on International Literacy Day. The ACER published report is available at https://mailchi.mp/efbd570dac9b/slasa-school-libraries-sa-report-release The report makes important findings and concludes with the following: This 2019 census of school libraries in South Australia suggests …

Inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence

On 31 July 2020, the Australian Council of Trade Unions provided a submission to the House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs which has been asked to inquire into and report on family, domestic and sexual violence to inform the next National Plan …

ME Bank. Preserve savings – save the planet

Changing a few household habits can benefit your finances and the environment. If the cost of necessities and your cash savings are keeping you awake at night, you’re not alone. The latest Household Financial Comfort Report (HFCR) from industry super fund-owned ME Bank, show these …

IEU Speaks on… Gender Pay Gap 2020

No Progress on Gender Pay Gap Friday 28 August 2020 is Gender Pay Day / (un)Equal Pay Day. This date illustrates the 59 additional days from the end of the previous financial year that women must work to earn the same amount as men earn …

Feeling Bullied? Big grievances start small…

Most big grievances start as a series of smaller instances that employees let slide until they begin noticing a pattern. This can sometimes take months to become apparent, and when employees choose to address it, their first point of call is often a formal complaint. …

IEU helps OSHC & Vacation care staff with school issues

Did you know that people working in non-government OSHC services are eligible for IEU(SA) membership? Many teachers and education support staff are not aware of the scope of our membership – we cover most sections of non-government schools. Recently, members at a metropolitan OSHC service …

Catholic WHS Committee being disbanded

The IEU(SA) has had representatives on the Catholic Education Sector WHS Committee for many years and we have consistently made valuable contributions. IEU(SA) Assistant Secretary, Wendy Evans, is the chair of the committee… well—until now that is. The presence of the Union is no longer …

SACE – Thrive learners

Shaping education so that students thrive is the SACE Board’s purpose. During the next three years, the SACE Board is on a transformation journey that puts students, as ‘thriving learners’, at the centre of its work. “Our 2020-2023 Strategic Plan is a promise that every …

Message of solidarity to IEU VICTAS members

Collectively, we stand in solidarity with all IEU VICTAS members as you rise to meet the significant challenges of imposed curfews, social distancing and PPE requirements, whilst remaining strongly committed to ensuring your students continue their education unfettered and with genuine care. The commitment and …

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