Schools Improving teachers’ working lives with the new VGSA 5 Jul 2022 The VGSA features several new measures to reduce teacher workload and give members greater autonomy and control over their professional lives.
Schools What the 2022–23 state budget delivers for schools 5 Jul 2022 The 2022–23 state budget provides significant investment in public schools, but much more needs to be done.
TAFE & Adult Provision Your pay and conditions need your activism 11 Apr 2022 Developing a strong log of claims is the important first step in the process for a better workplace agreement.
Schools VGSA gives power back to staff 5 Apr 2022 The proposed Schools Agreement has achieved what AEU members have been seeking for a very long time – greater professional autonomy and control over their working lives.
Schools Breaking down the financials 23 Feb 2022 When it comes to pay rises, the outcomes are in the detail. Here is a breakdown of the significant salary benefits that teachers can expect over the course of the Agreement.
Schools We all deserve better 15 Dec 2021 Since being elected in 2013, successive Coalition governments have denied public school students the resources they need. Instead, they have acted to reinforce privilege, knowing it serves to reinforce their power.
TAFE & Adult Provision Organising for a new and improved TAFE agreement 24 Nov 2021 Campaigning for a new workplace agreement for TAFE teachers kicks off in early 2022 and we can look to the schools campaign for ways to build union membership and power.
Schools Beyond the pandemic to a new VGSA 23 Nov 2021 As a union, we won significant benefits and concessions to help members through the pandemic. This strength in numbers gives us the same power to achieve a better Schools Agreement.
Schools It’s about time to vote YES! 14 Sep 2021 Standing still won’t achieve a new Schools Agreement – it’s time to ramp up pressure on the state government to deliver.
Schools On the path to industrial action 30 Aug 2021 The decision to pursue protected industrial action is never taken lightly, but it is a crucial next step in achieving the Schools Agreement our members need.
TAFE & Adult Provision Fair Work decision on assessment at BKI 26 Aug 2021 Now that the Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision regarding the Bendigo Kangan Institute, we need to ensure all future workplans meet the requirements.
Schools Another one joins the conga line 4 Jul 2021 The federal education minister can carry on all he likes about the end of the funding wars, but his government’s actions are having the opposite effect – entrenching division and inequality.
TAFE & Adult Provision Union movement blocks Morrison’s attempt to trash worker rights 4 Jul 2021 The union movement has worked to block the worst elements of the Morrison government’s ‘Omnibus Bill’, which threatened the wages and conditions of AEU members.
Early Childhood Union blocks Morrison’s attempt to trash worker rights 4 Jul 2021 The union movement has worked to block the worst elements of the Morrison government’s ‘Omnibus Bill’, which threatened the wages and conditions of AEU members.
Schools We know the problem, and the solution 22 Jun 2021 Teachers reported an average 53 hours of work during term time, which is 15 hours of unpaid overtime per week.
TAFE & Adult Provision Unions unite for ‘Safe Apprentices, Good Bosses’ 22 Jun 2021 In Victoria, we fund our students at the lowest rate per student hour of VET delivery, right at the bottom of the funding pile.
Schools Message on workload is clear 6 Apr 2021 The resources to address excessive workloads must be on the table in negotiations for a new Schools Agreement.
Early Childhood National early childhood campaign – Preschool Funding Now! 6 Apr 2021 The next phase of the Preschool Funding Now campaign calls on the federal government to provide universal access for two years of preschool.
Schools Every new teacher needs to read this 15 Mar 2021 Starting out in our profession means learning many new things. One crucial lesson is making sure you know your rights and entitlements.
Schools Taking a stand on assessment 9 Dec 2020 The AEU is taking a stand against government agendas on student assessment that undermine teachers’ professional autonomy, have a negative impact on students and would lead to increased workload.