Schools Supporting our members through a difficult year With the return to on-site learning in Term 4, the AEU has remained focused on keeping members’ health and wellbeing at the centre of government decision-making.
Schools Recognition for special schools The complex work of members in special schools, including their capacity to provide flexible learning, must be recognised by the Victorian government and DET.
Schools Respect for teacher judgement An increased focus on teacher judgement has been a welcome outcome from this tragic pandemic.
Schools Next VGSA must address excessive workloads Members ongoing involvement with the union is central to achieving a Schools Agreement that achieves significant reductions in workload as well as a reasonable salary outcome.
Schools Better working lives for ES staff ES representatives have been working hard to review dimensions of work and to contribute to the log of claims for the next Schools Agreement.
Schools Challenging times for school principals This year has been extremely challenging for school principals, but our new log of claims lays out the key issues we want addressed in the next agreement.
Schools Reporting OHS risks more critical than ever With COVID-19 introducing new risks and hazards, the AEU is empowering members to act on OHS issues in the workplace.
For everyone Morrison’s debt-heavy budget fails Australia’s future The federal Morrison government’s October budget clocks up $1 trillion in national debt but fails to build a foundation for the future.
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 The law & you: 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