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.
Schools Not too cool for school 8 Feb 2024 Cool.org creates sustainability education resources with an emphasis on student engagement and lifelong learning.
Schools Solidarity with students striking for climate 4 Dec 2023 As the impact of climate change starts to bite, the AEU and other unions are demanding government listen to our students and take action to protect their future.
Schools Supporting members at flood-ravaged school 7 Dec 2022 When a 150-year-old school was gutted during the recent floods, the community rallied, stronger than ever.
For everyone Fighting for a fair future 5 Dec 2022 As the need for rapid change to avoid climate catastrophe becomes ever clearer, Australian unions are central to campaigns for a ‘just transition’ to a sustainable economy, writes COLIN LONG.
For everyone CoPower to the people 20 Sep 2022 CoPower came about when a bunch of union members realised they could affect change in the world of energy retailing with one simple plan.
For everyone Not just small change: students lead on climate action 4 Apr 2022 Growing up surrounded by relentless evidence of the severity of climate change, it is no wonder that school-aged children are at the forefront of climate action. One young activist tells us why she’s on the campaign trail.
For everyone Watch and learn 14 Dec 2021 Politicians have an obligation to address the source of young people’s anxiety about climate change, not belittle their fears as “alarmist”, argues social researcher REBECCA HUNTLEY.
For everyone The Lowdown: Case to make us climate losers or leaders? 14 Sep 2021 A group of teenagers (and a nun) has taken the federal government to court to prove it has a duty of care to protect children from harm caused by climate change. Here’s why the decision matters.
For everyone Strike support 4 Jul 2021 With students leading the way on climate action, and discovering the power of protest, school staff are finding new ways to show their solidarity.
For everyone Direct environmental action: who will speak for the trees? 6 Apr 2021 A new documentary presents the formidable history of direct action in this country and celebrates a new generation of activists fighting to preserve Australia’s natural places.
For everyone Why climate action is core union business 6 Apr 2021 Victorian unions have launched a comprehensive strategy for making a just transition to a fair and sustainable economy that keeps workers’ rights front and centre.
For everyone Running on adrenaline: managing bushfire recovery in schools 25 Mar 2020 For many principals in bushfire-affected regions, managing the fallout and response has become almost a full-time job in itself.
For everyone Rebel with a cause 5 Dec 2019 AEU member Campbell Gomes explains why he’s been getting active with Extinction Rebellion (XR) – and getting arrested into the bargain!
For everyone Rebelling against extinction 4 Dec 2019 In a week of civil disobedience around the globe – dubbed the “Spring Rebellion” in Australia – thousands of Extinction Rebellion activists voluntarily got arrested in pursuit of climate justice.
For everyone Solidarity with the student climate strike 4 Dec 2019 AEU members joined more than 100,000 students, fellow workers and community members on 20 September in Melbourne’s biggest rally yet for climate action as part of the student climate strike movement.
Schools 2040: documentary puts a positive spin on climate change 11 May 2019 A new documentary argues that education and collective action offer our best chance of tackling climate change.
Schools Schools strike back for climate change 3 Jan 2019 Around the world, school students are taking strike action to demand political action on climate change, demonstrating the power of protest.