For everyone Enough is enough: TAFE teachers take stopwork action 22 Jul 2024 TAFE teachers are stepping up their action for a better agreement through a series of bans and limitations escalating to a 24-hour stopwork in August.
For everyone The laws of attraction (and retention) 19 Jul 2024 The AEU is making full use of new laws – the result of long-running union campaigns for greater job security – to improve the working lives of members.
For everyone A fair go at net zero: unions’ role in building a clean energy future 19 Jul 2024 The union movement is having a direct impact on government plans for a just transition to a net zero economy with well-paid, secure jobs at its heart.
For everyone Shining bright: teacher Amy Brown tells us about her new novel 16 Jul 2024 In her debut novel for adults, writer and teacher Amy Brown has reimagined the life of Stella Miles Franklin’s sister to explore the complex lives of women.
For everyone Essential link in the chain of history: meet activist Alva Geikie 16 Jul 2024 Alva Geikie is among the few remaining feminist activists who built the women’s liberation movement in Victoria, helping to pave the way for equal pay.
For everyone Book review: The Spoiled Heart 14 Jul 2024 In this multi-layered novel dissecting the contemporary political and cultural landcape, a union organiser running for general secretary finds himself facing an unexpected rival.
For everyone Recipe: Fail-safe banana bread 13 Jul 2024 Three simple versions of this essential breakfast or lunchbox snack – basic, healthier, and vegan/gluten-free – designed to quickly whip up on a school night.
For everyone Keeping weapons out of our classrooms 21 Apr 2024 Instead of building skills and knowledge for a peaceful and sustainable future, STEM education is being infiltrated by weapons manufacturers seeking to build positive brand recogniton.
For everyone Palestine and Ukraine: Seeking strength in solidarity 20 Apr 2024 Union leaders from Palestine and Ukraine stood together in hope and solidarity at this year’s AEU federal conference.
Schools Culture of consultation and collaboration creates “a happy place to work” 18 Apr 2024 A culture of consultation and collaboration has been central to building a thriving AEU sub-branch at The Grange P–12 College.
TAFE & Adult Provision AI no match for the human touch in TAFE 18 Apr 2024 EDWINA PRESTON: One TAFE institutes’s experiment with using AI to write curriculum only reinforced the critical knowledge and professionalism of its teachers.
For everyone Book review: The Palestine Laboratory 18 Apr 2024 Australian-Jewish author Antony Loewenstein’s latest award-winning book is a groundbreaking investigation into the way Israel has used the occupied Palestinian territories as the testing ground for its industrial-military complex.
For everyone Building a union school 8 Feb 2024 For the sub-branch at Brunswick North Primary, a strong union culture means a happier school for everyone – staff and students alike.
For everyone TAFE teachers join forces for a better deal 8 Feb 2024 With TAFE teachers across the state enduring higher workloads and lower resources, we are gearing up for a year of action in the TAFE sector.
Schools ‘Deadly’ doors to reconciliation 8 Feb 2024 A trip to New Mexico was the spark for one primary teacher to connect with First Nations culture back home and develop her school’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
Schools For every child – and every schools member 8 Feb 2024 The AEU has stepped up its national schools funding campaign as workforce shortages continue to bite and school staff are increasingly run ragged.
For everyone AEU condemns the militarisation of curriculum 8 Feb 2024 The AEU is opposed to any moves that allow commercial interests to shape educational policy and practice, especially those involved in the manufacture of weapons.
Schools How to become a casual relief teacher in Victoria 25 Jan 2024 Thinking about becoming a casual relief teacher (CRT)? Get ready to join the best workforce in the state!
Early Childhood A step closer to wage justice for members in early childhood 5 Dec 2023 For the first time, multi-employer bargaining offers an opportunity to set a new benchmark standard for teachers employed in long day care.
For everyone How to build a thriving union sub-branch at your school 5 Dec 2023 Our step-by-step guide to building a strong and sustainable union sub-branch.