Ursula McBride

Ursula McBride is an Industrial Officer with AEU Victoria.

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Legal news: Promoting your rights in every sector

The AEU’s legal team has had some good results for members this term, including in the areas of VIT registration; recovering unpaid wages and super; and ensuring the rights of members are maintained by employers.

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The Law & You: Solving the gender pay gap

Women should not be paid less than men, it is that simple – and yet, the gender pay gap remains a complex area for legislators.

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Unparalleled support for AEU members

The AEU legal team continues to grow, with recent compensation totalling more than $1.5 million for members.

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The Law & You: Every dollar counts

Employers sometimes make errors when paying their employees, so it pays to check that you’re receiving your correct entitlements.

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Morrison gets an F for policy and reform

Rather than protect and support workers and their families, the Morrison government has actively worked to undermine their best interests.

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Justice and fairness for members

AEU members benefit from advice and representation in many types of employment law matters, from unfair dismissal to contract advice, underpayments and discrimination.

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Standing up for members

The AEU legal team are the experts when it comes to the kind of workplace issues faced by educators in the public sector. So, should the need arise, we are here to provide the best advice and representation you can get.

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Legal news: Securing backpay and supporting members

The legal team has had another big collective win this term, after Victoria University failed to pay sessional staff appropriately for work completed on the Labour Day public holiday.

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

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Ensuring child safety: your responsibilities

With staff becoming more involved in students’ lives, and young people presenting with increasingly complex welfare issues, what are members responsibilities in respect to child safety?

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Legal news: Union win for HSR rights

The AEU has ensured the right of all Health and Safety Representatives in Victoria to obtain relevant information pertaining to workplace incidents.

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Upholding your hard-won rights

Lockdown and remote learning has had a significant impact on workplaces and staff, resulting in a busy term for the legal team.

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Maintaining mindful communications online

While it seems straightforward where to draw the line in physical interactions with students, it may be less clear what is and isn’t appropriate online.

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Legal news: A fair road to recovery

When first joining the union, you may not realise how vital our legal services can be. Along with hard-fought improvements to pay and conditions, members can benefit from advice and representation in all aspects of employment law.

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New year, new laws

True to form, the Morrison government has failed to address the impact of insecure work exposed by the pandemic, instead launching another attack on working people.