TAFE & Adult Provision Swinburne attack on teaching staff When members took lawful industrial action after years of thwarted negotiations, Swinburne management responded with unprecedented aggression.
TAFE & Adult Provision Seeking state-wide agreement Negotiations for a new state-wide Disability Multi-enterprise Agreement are underway, with the AEU focused on setting industry standards, and achieving higher wages and better conditions for members.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE leads the way The Albanese government has acknowledged the critical role TAFE plays in Australia’s VET system, placing it at the heart of the national jobs and skills agenda.
TAFE & Adult Provision Excessive expectations Advocacy by the AEU is winning justice – and a generous payout – for TAFE members who have long been pressured into unreasonable workloads.
TAFE & Adult Provision Getting organised in TAFE New AEU TAFE organisers Carolyn Pearce and Monica Fly share their passion for making a difference.
TAFE & Adult Provision Cooperation is key to better TAFE and disability funding The AEU is looking forward to working with the new Labor government to address the needs of public education across all sectors, including TAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision RMIT and Swinburne negotiations update Negotiations at RMIT TAFE are postponed, while Swinburne TAFE is being called on to return to the bargaining table.
TAFE & Adult Provision Recognising disability members with the Sub-branch/Workplace of the Year Awards Members can champion the work of your rep, HSR, sub-branch or workplace by nominating them for the Sub-branch/Workplace of the Year Awards.
TAFE & Adult Provision Setting industry standards in the disability sector The change in federal government shows hopeful signs for the disability sector, but the fight for a better deal is far from over.
TAFE & Adult Provision Disability negotiations update Updates on the negotiations at Nadrasca and Araluen disability support services.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE agreement negotiations underway With negotiations finally in progress, TAFE members have launched their campaign for a better workplace agreement.
TAFE & Adult Provision Mapping out a plan for TAFE in Victoria Changes to TAFE funding and legislation need to properly address the many pressing issues faced by the vocational education workforce.
TAFE & Adult Provision Building a better future for TAFE With negotiations in play for the new TAFE Agreement, now is the time for AEU members to raise their voices to win improved conditions.
TAFE & Adult Provision State of disappointment: still not enough for TAFE The 2022 state budget had some welcome investment for public schools and early childhood education. However, Victorians who rely on TAFEs will be disappointed.
TAFE & Adult Provision Ready for action: TAFE agreement campaign begins After repeated delays, negotiations for a new Victorian TAFE Teachers Agreement have finally begun.
TAFE & Adult Provision NDIS brought into cabinet AEU welcomes the inclusion of disability in the national cabinet, indicating the incoming Labor government recognises the importance of our essential NDIS.
Schools Credit where credit’s due: time to nominate for the Rep Awards The AEU’s rep awards recognise the vital work of those who step up on behalf of their colleagues.
TAFE & Adult Provision Women on the tools: breaking new ground at TAFE TAFE courses have seen a notable upswing in the number of women on the tools. LOUISE SWINN speaks to a couple of apprentices who are winning awards and breaking new ground.
TAFE & Adult Provision Enshrining the right to dignity in the disability sector Working in the disability support sector requires compassion, a calm temperament and a keen interest in a broad range of topics, says Mambourin employee JESS PINTER.
TAFE & Adult Provision Navigating the return to on-campus learning As we return to classrooms and workshops, we need to ensure the safest possible working conditions.