TAFE & Adult Provision A day to celebrate the vital role of TAFE The annual National TAFE Day is a day of celebration, but it is also a time to reflect and an opportunity to push for change.
TAFE & Adult Provision Improved conditions in disability MEA rollover After months of waiting, the new Victorian Disability Services (NGO) multi-employer agreement was approved by the Fair Work Commission.
TAFE & Adult Provision More needed to address TAFE shortages Attracting new TAFE teachers is important, but government’s number one priority should be finding ways to keep experienced teachers in the system.
TAFE & Adult Provision Bargaining for change in TAFE As negotiations for a new TAFE agreement continue, here’s a snapshot of the process when negotiating and campaigning for better pay and conditions.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE teachers deserve better We need governments and employers to do more to support teachers and students across our dual-sector TAFEs.
TAFE & Adult Provision Time running out on zombie disability agreements Members on zombie agreements need to ensure their employer signs on to the disability MEA or negotiates a new deal, not revert to the award.
TAFE & Adult Provision Membership growth in disability sector makes us stronger AEU membership among disability instructors has increased lately, as members have begun to work together and stand up against diminishing rights.
TAFE & Adult Provision Working together for a new TAFE agreement The recent majority support petition illustrates the strength and solidarity of union members who act collectively.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE teachers: a goldmine EDWINA PRESTON: With too many teachers contemplating a return to industry, the government must recognise that TAFE is nothing without its teachers.
TAFE & Adult Provision All together now in TAFE: staff petition for better agreement With negotiations moving at a snail’s pace, it’s time for a new type of agreement that gives TAFE teachers the power they need to campaign collectively for better wages and conditions.
TAFE & Adult Provision Salaries top of the agenda in TAFE It is essential that salaries and conditions remain competitive and address the key issues for teachers in TAFE if we want to attract and retain teachers in the sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision One step closer to a better deal Members in disability have endorsed a one-year rollover agreement, which delivers a pay rise and some improved conditions while we continue negotiations for a new MEA.
TAFE & Adult Provision Bargaining with zombies: old disability agreements set to expire Changes to industrial relations laws mean that workplaces operating under a ‘zombie agreement’ will no longer have agreements in operation as of 6 December 2023.
TAFE & Adult Provision The burden of shortages in TAFE TAFE teacher shortages need to be addressed as a matter of urgency, as staff continue to feel the increasing burden of excessive workloads.
TAFE & Adult Provision The latest on the NDIS Review It is not too late to have your say in the NDIS Review, and it is crucial that all voices are heard.
TAFE & Adult Provision Disability MEA update Negotiations between the unions and employer representatives continue, as the AEU and HACSU work to improve entitlements and conditions in the sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Every teacher needs to sign the majority support petition As workloads continue to increase, all TAFE teachers need to help promote the petition for a better deal for teachers.
TAFE & Adult Provision Funding for TAFE in the federal budget The 2023-24 federal budget saw significant gains for TAFE, as we continue to hold the government to account.
TAFE & Adult Provision State budget a disappointment for TAFE There was disappointingly little for TAFE in Victoria’s 2023-2024 state budget – a missed opportunity to fix significant workforce issues.
TAFE & Adult Provision New bargaining laws explained Recent changes to industrial relations laws will affect multi-employer bargaining, meaning that more employees in the disability sector will be able to be part of the MEA.