Early Childhood A historic moment for early childhood 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 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 The AEU has been advocating for additional support or redirection of funding for Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) packages.
Early Childhood Measuring preschool outcomes Preschool participation and outcomes are being measured as part of new reforms, with improvements on the agenda.
Early Childhood The log rolls on: developing claims for early childhood agreements With the commencement of bargaining for the next VECTEA and EEEA set for early 2024, we have been running log of claims meetings across the state.
Early Childhood The inclusion principle: providing EC education for all children All children have the right to access high-quality education preschool programs, and it is important that we plan for inclusion and inclusive practices.
Early Childhood Improving early childhood pay and conditions In Term 3, we commenced the log of claims process for the next early childhood benchmark agreements, the VECTEA and EEEA.
Early Childhood Making best even better The Best Start, Best Life reforms will be stronger thanks to considerable member feedback during the consultation phase.
Early Childhood Vale Rebecca Simpson The AEU would like to acknowledge the passing of our comrade, colleague and friend, Rebecca Simpson.
Early Childhood Knox turns its back on families The City of Knox has ignored the AEU’s petition and pursued its plan to ditch council-run kindergartens.
Early Childhood Bargaining to win This time of year is a busy one for negotiations, as we continue to bargain across the sector using our benchmark agreements to set the standard.
Early Childhood Child safety in early education As frontline champions of children’s safety and wellbeing, we all have a responsibility to embed the Child Safe Standards into our conversations and our programs.
Early Childhood History is calling: Unions for Yes As unionists and educators, we have a big role to play in the campaign to support a Yes vote for the Voice to Parliament.
Early Childhood Union action leads to wage increase for lowest paid The Fair Work Commission has granted a wage increase thanks to the union movement, giving workers on minimum wages significant wage increases.
Early Childhood Lifting wages through MEAs in long day care Multi-employer bargaining offers an opportunity to set a new benchmark standard for teachers who are employed in long day care services.
Early Childhood The space to try things out At Brenbeal Children’s Centre, the ‘risky play’ space means that children can explore their physical world with unabashed freedom. Kindergarten teacher Linda Churchyard talks about the benefits for children’s development.
Early Childhood Seeking wage justice for ECEC members Changes in legislation, with backing from government and the big providers, could finally see a better deal for teachers in long daycare.
Early Childhood Better bargaining for a better deal The AEU secured the first multi-employer agreement in early childhood back in 1998 and, with changes to IR laws now in place, we are working hard to establish a national MEA.
Early Childhood The importance of consultation Consultation processes continue be a source of some confusion for employees and employers alike.