Early Childhood Looking ahead: one EC member’s experience of COVID-19 Like many of us, early childhood teacher KAY BRYAN has struggled to adjust to an uncertain world and what it means for herself, her family and her students.
Early Childhood Reaching agreements The AEU has negotiated unprecedented in-principle agreements in early childhood, with significant increases in salaries for educators and pay parity for teachers with their school colleagues. Now we are calling on government to meet the costs.
For everyone OHS matters: A change in personnel at the AEU Many HSRs have had to confront the challenge of how to maintain consultation, how to identify hazards and how to seek input from those they represent when everyone is working remotely.
For everyone Women’s matters: staying safe – and positive Lockdown has been difficult for many of us, but there are definite positives to having everyone stuck at home.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 2 questions answered We provide the best possible advice to members on their most common – and uncommon – queries for Term 2 2020.
Early Childhood New early childhood agreements reached The AEU has negotiated two in-principle benchmark industrial agreements for early childhood workers.
Early Childhood Protecting your health and wellbeing in early childhood settings Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, AEU members have reached out to us with numerous health and safety questions and concerns. Here are a few of the most common.
Early Childhood Early childhood news in brief Updates for our early childhood members for Term 2, 2020
Early Childhood Early childhood workers need clarity around coronavirus The federal branch of the AEU has called on the Morrison government to provide greater clarity for the early childhood sector during the coronavirus outbreak.
For everyone Q&A: your Term 1 questions answered Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 1, 2020.
Early Childhood Early childhood campaigns reach a critical point The AEU is running twin campaigns at state and federal level to ensure that kindergarten teachers and educators are paid the wages they deserve and that their centres are properly funded.
For everyone Winning better lives for members The AEU is currently working on a three-year plan to win better lives for members, grow the union’s power and improve conditions across all our sectors.
Early Childhood Agreements update The Department of Education is now involved in the bargaining process to facilitate meetings with employer representatives Municipal Association Victorian (MAV) and Early Learning Association Australia (ELAA) around workload and salaries.
For everyone From your president: Our 2020 vision: resilience, determination and hope The first term is always busy, but this year’s catastrophic bushfires and the ongoing impact of the coronavirus have made things especially challenging.
Early Childhood Three-year-old kindergarten rolls out Three-year-old kindergarten has rolled out across six local government areas (LGAs) with a 90% participation rate in the program’s first year.
Early Childhood Early childhood validation training The AEU has put together a free workshop to help set you on a successful path towards validation.
Early Childhood VECTEA/EEEA update The Department of Education and Training is now involved in the bargaining process to facilitate meetings with employer representatives around workload and salaries.
Early Childhood Early Childhood Mentoring Registrations are now open for the Effective Mentoring Program.
For everyone Support for members affected by bushfires For many, the start to 2020 was dominated by bushfires. The AEU has been visiting members in affected areas throughout Term 1, to check on their welfare and inform them about the AEU bushfire relief fund.