For everyone The Term 3 issue of AEU News is ready for you! Our latest issue is packed with stories of educators who have found different ways to support each other through this extraordinary year and build a crucial sense of community.
For everyone The ongoing disruption The AEU has continued to advocate for members at every stage throughout the pandemic, as schools focus on maintaining continuity of learning for students.
For everyone Together, at a distance The day she said goodbye to her students was heart-breaking, but primary teacher Kiah Wright was determined to make remote learning work.
For everyone Cracking down on wage theft Under new legislation, wage theft is finally a criminal offence in Victoria, with severe penalties for employers who try to rip off their workers.
For everyone From your branch secretary: staying strong together The AEU has been supporting members and advocating for educators at every level in what has arguably been the most challenging situation in living memory.
For everyone Compensation for mental health injury AIL recently negotiated a six-figure settlement for a teacher following a psychiatric injury she sustained after being significantly overworked.
For everyone Ensuring member rights and safety The AEU’s industrial team has had a number of positive outcomes for members in Term 3.
For everyone News in brief: Term 3, 2020 A wrap-up of local and international news affecting AEU members and public education in Term 3, 2020.
Early Childhood Respect and resources: what we need in early childhood While the pandemic has created additional barriers to finalising draft early childhood agreements, the AEU will keep pushing to get wage justice for members in the EC sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision A TAFE-led recovery More than ever, the value of TAFE to Australia’s social and economic prosperity must be recognised by state and federal governments – and backed by funding.
TAFE & Adult Provision More vulnerable than ever COVID-19 has highlighted the insecurity of the disability workforce. Since March, many members have been stood down without pay or
TAFE & Adult Provision Celebrating the value of TAFE On 13 August, we celebrated National TAFE Day, an annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our public TAFE system
Early Childhood Keeping kindergartens afloat The COVID-19 pandemic has put a great strain on early childhood services, teachers, educators and parents alike.
Schools Does it take a pandemic? Too many politicians think they know all about the ‘problems’ in schools and how to ‘fix’ them. So, does it take a pandemic for politicians to trust teachers?
For everyone From your president: Staying connected No words can do justice to the unpredictable and tumultuous times we have experienced in 2020. Thankfully, most members are about to have a break and a much-needed chance to recharge for Term 4.
Early Childhood In brief: early childhood news for Term 3, 2020 A selection of short news items affecting early childhood workers in Term 3, 2020
Early Childhood Updates on early childhood bargaining While negotiations continue for VECTEA and EEEA, bargaining has also been occurring for members in LGAs.
Early Childhood OHS and COVID-19 in early childhood settings The pandemic has highlighted the need for the AEU to identify, train and promote health and safety reps in EC centres, as these roles – and the structures that support them – currently don’t exist.
Early Childhood The respect early childhood workers deserve It’s time to address the inequities faced by Early Childhood workers that the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed.
Early Childhood Helping yourself help others Making the time to practice self-care makes it easier to continue to offer the vital support that the children and families require.