For everyone Solidarity is an action word 11 Apr 2025 At this year’s International Working Women’s Day rally, AEU organiser SHANNON BOURKE made it clear why justice for women is inextricably linked to the fight for workers’ rights.
Early Childhood Employers delay pay rises for members in council-run early childhood centres 9 Apr 2025 We urge all eligible members to vote ‘yes’ in the new majority support ballot towards an agreement that would allow all early childhood members the right to campaign collectively.
For everyone Teaching Tips: Know your rights 9 Apr 2025 Early childhood teacher Maojing Chen shares her best advice on the benefits of getting active in your union and maintaining your passion for the job.
Early Childhood Historic win for lowest paid 25 Feb 2025 After 18 months of negotiations, the AEU has secured an in-principle agreement that sees ECEC members get an historic 15% pay rise over two years.
Early Childhood Negotiating for better wages across the early childhood sector 24 Feb 2025 Recent bargaining wins leave us more energised than ever to improve wages and conditions for early childhood members across the sector.
Early Childhood When union members campaign, we all win 9 Oct 2024 After years of campaigning, unions have won an historic 15% pay rise for teachers and educators working in early learning centres.
Early Childhood Early childhood agreement wins 8 Oct 2024 The Albanese government has introduced changes that will benefit the sector, but unions are keeping up the pressure.
Early Childhood Taking the long view in early childhood 8 Oct 2024 Teacher and academic Jo Bird is promoting the value and rewards of a sustained career in the early childhood sector.
Early Childhood Lifting standards across the early childhood sector 20 Jul 2024 With the VECTEA and EEEA setting the benchmark for pay and conditions in early childhood, unions are working to ensure that the work of all teachers and educators in the sector is properly valued.
Early Childhood Adventures in early childhood 16 Jul 2024 When the Victorian government offered returning and relocating incentives for early childhood teachers, Kate Daymon jumped at the chance. She talks to LOUISE SWINN.
Early Childhood Bargaining for wage justice in early childhood 15 Jul 2024 Bargaining has commenced for our two early childhood benchmark agreements, the VECTEA and EEEA.
For everyone The motherhood penalty: the case for accessible early childhood education and care 21 Apr 2024 In Australia, a woman’s loss of earnings after having children is greater than almost any other nation. The solution? More accessible early childhood education and care, writes The Parenthood CEO GEORGIE DENT.
Early Childhood Valuing members’ expertise in early childhood 20 Apr 2024 All parties agree that new EC agreements need to be finalised in a timely manner, with appropriate funding from the federal government to subsidise wage increases.
Early Childhood Making our benchmark agreements even better 8 Feb 2024 The only way to address the workload crisis and to improve pay and conditions for teachers and educators is through bargaining and campaigns for better agreements.
Early Childhood Keeping safe teaching loads in early childhood 8 Feb 2024 Get to know the safeguards in place to ensure the workloads of kindergarten teachers remain within healthy limits.
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.
Early Childhood A historic moment for early childhood 21 Nov 2023 The Fair Work Commission decision authorising the AEU, IEU and UWU to negotiate a joint supported bargaining enterprise agreement means teachers and educators in early learning centres across the country can finally seek wage justice.
Early Childhood Important information about the VECTEA 21 Nov 2023 Members working in a community-based standalone EC service or Early Learning Centre are eligible to be part of the Victorian Early Childhood Teachers and Educators Agreement (VECTEA).
Early Childhood Additional assistants required for Kindergarten Inclusion Support program 21 Nov 2023 The AEU has been advocating for additional support or redirection of funding for Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) packages.
Early Childhood Measuring preschool outcomes 21 Nov 2023 Preschool participation and outcomes are being measured as part of new reforms, with improvements on the agenda.