Schools Laying the foundations Making it through your first term as a new teacher is a big achievement! Here’s a checklist to help graduates thrive at work.
Schools Campaigning for change With federal and state elections looming, this is an opportunity for CRT members to campaign for positive change in your own working lives and on the broader issues you care about.
Schools Member action wins reform The proposed VGSA 2022 sees significant reforms to the way compulsory employer superannuation is paid for principal class members.
Schools Valuing the work of ES Positive changes for education support staff in the proposed VGSA, ESP Day on 16 May, and why there should be an ES rep on every AEU sub-branch.
Schools Historic wins contained in the new VGSA Robust negotiations and powerful campaign action, culminating in industrial bans, have achieved a proposed agreement that provides significant improvements to the working lives of schools members.
Schools VGSA gives power back to staff The proposed Schools Agreement has achieved what AEU members have been seeking for a very long time – greater professional autonomy and control over their working lives.
Schools CRT agency rates set to increase Recent changes to the Educational Services (Teachers) Award (ESTA) affect any CRTs employed by agencies, as their rate of pay is determined by the Award, not the Ministerial Order.
Schools Reading the fine print Education support member ANA LEVETT cannot tolerate injustice – a driving force in her decision to recently become an AEU rep. She speaks to LOUISE SWINN about the everyday successes and joys of her role.
Schools Schools stand tall on the shoulders of education support staff Since the 1990s, education support staff have moved from the margins to the heart of the AEU. Meet some of the key figures in the march for better recognition for our valuable ES members.
For everyone Morrison: building the unlucky country When the ‘Learning Laneway’ refers to a school’s use of the corridor as a classroom, there is something seriously wrong with education funding in this country, argues writer MONICA DUX.
Schools Helping students study smart Many years of teaching senior students has taught learning specialist REBECCA TAYLOR that we can’t just tell students to study hard, we need to help them study smart. Here are her tips for imparting good study habits.
Schools Winning better lives for teachers After decades of campaigning, we have finally achieved a reduction in face-to-face teaching hours, along with many other improvements for teachers in Victoria’s public schools.
Schools Recognition and reward for ES Ensuring the vital work of education support staff is recognised and rewarded was a priority for the new Agreement, leading to significant improvements in key areas for ES members.
Schools A better deal for PCA members Principal class members can expect considerable workload benefits in the new Agreement. Here are some of the most significant changes.
Schools Improving your rights and entitlements The in-principle Agreement features major improvements to members’ rights and entitlements, including enhanced parental leave, and paid cultural leave for First Nations members.
Schools A milestone deal for schools members Our campaign for a better Agreement has achieved significant improvements in working conditions, including the first reduction in face-to-face teaching for more than 30 years.
Schools Breaking down the financials When it comes to pay rises, the outcomes are in the detail. Here is a breakdown of the significant salary benefits that teachers can expect over the course of the Agreement.
Schools VGSA 2022: Your guide to the ratification process We have an in-principle Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA)! That means it’s time for members to take a close look at the deal, attend the union’s ‘ratification meetings’, and vote on the proposed VGSA.
Schools AEU Victoria announces in-principle Schools Agreement After 18 months of campaigning, AEU Victoria has reached in-principle agreement with the state government for a new VGSA, featuring the first reduction in face-to-face teaching for more than 30 years.
Schools Education support: Dear James… and 2022 return date More than 1,000 education support members sent ‘Dear James’ letters to Victoria’s education minister, conveying a commanding message that cannot be ignored.