For everyone State budget invests in schools and kinder, but misses the mark with TAFE The Australian Education Union has welcomed new investment in public schools and preschools announced by the Victorian government today, but is disappointed with the failure to adequately address TAFE funding.
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.
TAFE & Adult Provision Your pay and conditions need your activism Developing a strong log of claims is the important first step in the process for a better workplace agreement.
TAFE & Adult Provision Big year ahead for the TAP sector With sector agreements to negotiate, and federal and state elections looming, the AEU is working to ensure the TAFE and disability sectors are front of mind.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE suffers through lack of action on federal reform Talks of reform are ongoing but we have seen no evidence of progress, while TAFE continues to bear the brunt of cost-cutting and privitisation.
TAFE & Adult Provision Vote for TAFE This election, voters have a clear choice: invest in TAFE and invest in Australia’s future.
TAFE & Adult Provision Why it pays to know your agreement It is crucial that disability members understand their entitlements so they are not performing hours of unpaid work.
TAFE & Adult Provision NDIS funding must be a priority With a federal election on the horizon, now is the time to hold all parties accountable when it comes to appropriately funding the NDIS.
TAFE & Adult Provision Shaping Victoria’s plan for VET Skill sets and microcredentials should not replace the broad-based education and qualifications all students need to forge a meaningful career.
For everyone 7 things that can affect your union fees There are a number of factors that might affect how much you pay for your union membership. This makes things equitable for everyone.
For everyone News in brief: Term 1, 2022 Albanese pledges millions for consent programs; climate inaction shamed by students; religious discrimination rejected by parliament; and a new book takes a look at the derailing of Gonski.
For everyone 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.
For everyone Tripping hazard leads to nerve damage When a member tripped on a raised stormwater drain at work and a fractured her elbow, Redlich was able to secure significant compensation for the teacher’s pain and suffering.
Early Childhood Funding three-year-old kinder is non-negotiable The case for funding two years of early years education is clear – so why does our federal government refuse to invest in our youngest learners?
Schools Historic wins contained in the new VGSA Robust negotiations and powerful campaign action, culminating in industrial bans, have achieved a proposed agreement that provides significant improvements to the working lives of schools members.
For everyone Building a stronger union together Off the back of some major wins, we are continuing to expand our team to ensure that the AEU provides our members with the best support possible.
TAFE & Adult Provision Drafting claims for the new VTTSA While the current agreement has strengthened conditions and job security in our 12 standalone TAFEs, there is still more to be done to improve the working lives of TAFE teachers.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE for one, TAFE for all Now, more than ever, investing in TAFE is an investment in Australia’s future. We need a federal government ready and prepared to back our crucial vocational education sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Protecting our precious NDIS Since coming into power, the Morrison government has sought numerous reforms to undermine the principles of choice and control upon which the hard-won NDIS was built.
Early Childhood AEU activism wins major reform in early childhood A long campaign led to the introduction of 15 hours of funded kindergarten for all three and four-year-olds in Victoria. Now, the federal government must play its part in supporting this significant social reform.