TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE changes lives 3 Oct 2023 Former Professional Writing and Editing student Les Zigomani is just one example of the way TAFE can transform its students’ lives, writes EDWINA PRESTON.
TAFE & Adult Provision Together, you made it happen! 3 Oct 2023 In a major show of solidarity, union members have secured their collective right to a Single Interest Employer Agreement covering all teachers in Victoria’s standalone TAFEs.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE teachers deserve better 19 Sep 2023 We need governments and employers to do more to support teachers and students across our dual-sector TAFEs.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE teachers: a goldmine 1 Aug 2023 EDWINA PRESTON: With too many teachers contemplating a return to industry, the government must recognise that TAFE is nothing without its teachers.
TAFE & Adult Provision All together now in TAFE: staff petition for better agreement 1 Aug 2023 With negotiations moving at a snail’s pace, it’s time for a new type of agreement that gives TAFE teachers the power they need to campaign collectively for better wages and conditions.
TAFE & Adult Provision The burden of shortages in TAFE 21 Jul 2023 TAFE teacher shortages need to be addressed as a matter of urgency, as staff continue to feel the increasing burden of excessive workloads.
TAFE & Adult Provision Every teacher needs to sign the majority support petition 21 Jul 2023 As workloads continue to increase, all TAFE teachers need to help promote the petition for a better deal for teachers.
TAFE & Adult Provision New bargaining laws explained 21 Jul 2023 Recent changes to industrial relations laws will affect multi-employer bargaining, meaning that more employees in the disability sector will be able to be part of the MEA.
TAFE & Adult Provision Time to organise for a better deal in TAFE 5 Apr 2023 Along with positive investment in the vocational education sector, teachers must be recognised as the backbone of TAFE.
For everyone Trading places: young women are taking up the tools 4 Apr 2023 EDWINA PRESTON: The trades are not only, increasingly, a great option for girls and young women, they’ve got more cred than ever.
TAFE & Adult Provision Clearing the lines of communication 4 Apr 2023 A new deal at disability service provider Nadrasca is a win for tenacious negotiation, with a little help from one humble union member.
For everyone Free TAFE – what it means for you and your students 2 Apr 2023 The federal boost to fee-free TAFE places is welcome, but Victorian TAFEs are still not funded to meet the increased demand.
TAFE & Adult Provision Pressure on state government in lead up to new TAFE agreement 1 Apr 2023 As we continue negotiations for a new TAFE teachers agreement, it’s time to put maximum pressure on the Andrews government to address excessive workloads and lift salaries across the sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Improving standards in TAFE 6 Dec 2022 Welcome improvements in TAFE are motivating more members to get active in their workplaces and help improve standards across the sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE wins set a precedent 5 Dec 2022 A new commitment from Labor and a successful agreement at Swinburne help pave the way for a stronger TAFE sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision No campaign, no gain 1 Dec 2022 With agreement negotiations ongoing, we have launched our TAFE agreement campaign for a better deal on wages, workload, and job security.
TAFE & Adult Provision Swinburne management locks out teachers 3 Oct 2022 Swinburne University has responded with unprecedented aggression to members’ lawful industrial action after years of thwarted agreement negotiations.
TAFE & Adult Provision It’s time to invest in TAFE teachers 3 Oct 2022 One in three Victorians have a VET qualification, and we rely heavily on our TAFEs, but we are still seeing TAFEs with inadequate funding.
TAFE & Adult Provision Celebrating National TAFE Day 3 Oct 2022 We celebrated National TAFE Day on 6 September with a delegation of TAFE teachers from around Australia attending Parliament House to meet with politicians.
TAFE & Adult Provision Swinburne attack on teaching staff 20 Sep 2022 When members took lawful industrial action after years of thwarted negotiations, Swinburne management responded with unprecedented aggression.