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For one group of casual relief teachers, keeping accuate records of their working hours was key to compensation of underpayment worth thousands of dollars.
Three AEU CRT members and activists to offer their advice to fellow CRTs facing everyday challenges.
CRT booking apps are cutting out ‘the middle man’, aka agencies, for the benefit of schools and employees.
CRTs have always been a vital part of our education system – but during ongoing workforce shortages, they have been more important than ever.
CRTs are boosting their sense of solidarity despite often being isolated in an unfamiliar workplace.
CRTs play a vital role in the public education system, now more so than ever, and workplaces must ensure their rights are met.
As we get into the swing of 2023, it’s worth reflecting upon our achievements over the past year. CRTs have achieved a lot, but there are plenty of potential wins to keep striving for.
It may feel like an age ago, but the federal election was a significant win for public education in Australia.
CRT members who helped hit the footpath during the election campaign, determined to highlight the huge inequity between public and private school funding.
Redlich’s has achieved a six-figure compensation payout for relief teacher who wasn’t warned about triggers for a student’s violent outbursts.
Recent changes to the Educational Services (Teachers) Award (ESTA) affect any CRTs employed by agencies, as their rate of pay is determined by the Award, not the Ministerial Order.
Casual relief teachers play a vital role in Victoria’s education system, but they are undervalued and too often exploited in current employment arrangements.
When more than 200 AEU CRT members wrote personalised letters to James Merlino, it reaffirmed the understanding that the role CRTs perform is absolutely essential.
We encourage all CRT members to join the AEU CRT Executive and Reference Group as, with so much exciting work on the horizon, it’s more important than ever to be active.
Casual Relief Teachers have faced substantial challenges during these testing times, with the lack of ongoing security taking a considerable toll.
To ensure all teachers are paid union rates, schools should consider bypassing agencies and employing CRTs directly.
The Victorian government’s failure to keep its promise to agency CRTs has allowed some agencies to cut wages and add costs for schools.
CRT members have formed a new group within the AEU, the ‘CRT Association Executive’. Representing the interests of CRT members, this group is leading activities to grow our power.
Because CRTs work across multiple schools, developing a sense of camaraderie with colleagues can be difficult.
During this crisis, the AEU’s CRT Facebook group has become a vital source of information.