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IEU letter to CESA re vax Policy – 2 May 2022

2 May 2022 Dr Neil McGoran Director Catholic Education SA By email Dear Neil, Re: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy proposal I further respond to the proposed Vaccination Policy in the light of the Memo of 28 April 2022. There is no simple answer as to whether …

Vax Mandate: Yes or No? IEU Policy Statement – 2 May 2022

There is no simple answer that will please everyone, and often there is a significantly divided opinion at the workplace. Some basic principles will assist the decision making. Decisions should be based the health advice as a minimum and a logical consideration of any proposals …

IEU Response to CESA: Vaccine Mandate Policy Consultation

14 April 2022 Dr Neil McGoran Director Catholic Education SA By email CC to Susan Young Dear Neil, Re: Vaccine Mandate Policy Consultation I acknowledge receipt of a copy of the letter from Professor Spurrier to yourself dated 12 April. I note the Professor gives …

Vax Policies – Questions Finally Answered

Before entering any detailed consultation on school policies which would continue the vaccination mandate for school staff in SA, the IEU sought answers as to the evidence-based rationale for such a move. Last night I finally received a response from the Catholic Education Office (CESA) and …

Employer responses fail to address concerns

Members have been waiting anxiously for the employer response to our 2 fundamental questions What evidence-based data would support the proposal that unvaccinated staff present an unacceptable elevated risk to others? Should a mandate be maintained, will it make an appreciable difference when so many …

IEU letter to CESA seeking evidence based justification for continuing mandate

The IEU is seeking evidence-based justification for continuing the vaccine mandate in Catholic schools. Members are advised to await the answers from CESA to our attached letter before responding to employer feedback request and to ask the same questions of local management. See letter below …

Some great Union wins…

Behind the scenes, your union is working hard for you, be that in your school, your sector (Catholic, Lutheran or Independent) or engaged nationally on matters that affect your workplace. Sharing our wins for members is very important. How else will members understand and appreciate …

COVID-related return to school issues

As much as some “return to school” issues are resolving, others are not. The attached letter has been sent to Dr Neil Mc Goran, CESA Director, outlining the IEU position on various matters and requesting answers to specific questions. Ideally some matters can be agreed …

IEU Positioning for School Return 2022

24 Jan 2022 A Principled Stand The IEU’s responses to the current debate have been based on the principles of Ensuring safety at work for members Ensuring ongoing work with fair conditions Returning to Face-to-Face (F2F) teaching and learning Consultation between workers and decision makers …

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