For everyone From your president: Ready for action 8 Feb 2024 No matter what sector you work in, 2024 is going to be another big year for the AEU, and we look forward to working with you to achieve further important wins for members.
Schools Labor values? What values? 8 Feb 2024 It is not simply a disgrace when the political party that has always touted itself as the champion of public education so openly abandons such a core value. It is a betrayal.
For everyone TAFE teachers join forces for a better deal 8 Feb 2024 With TAFE teachers across the state enduring higher workloads and lower resources, we are gearing up for a year of action in the TAFE sector.
For everyone From your branch secretary: Bold ambitions 8 Feb 2024 We begin the year wth inductions across the state, to ensure all new teachers understand the power and importance of their union.
Schools Snagging comrades 8 Feb 2024 When Craigieburn Secondary College teacher Catherine Barretta secured regional funds and held a barbeque at school, recruitments quickly followed.
Schools For every child – and every schools member 8 Feb 2024 The AEU has stepped up its national schools funding campaign as workforce shortages continue to bite and school staff are increasingly run ragged.
TAFE & Adult Provision The invaluable work of TAFE teachers 8 Feb 2024 Despite being under the pump every day, teacher Caroline McEnroe is committed to her students and to highlighting the importance of the TAFE sector.
For everyone AEU condemns the militarisation of curriculum 8 Feb 2024 The AEU is opposed to any moves that allow commercial interests to shape educational policy and practice, especially those involved in the manufacture of weapons.
For everyone Keeping women in the profession 8 Feb 2024 AEU members attending the Federal Women’s Conference in Canberra focused on two clear areas where funding could help women in schools manage their workloads.
TAFE & Adult Provision Moving forward in disability 8 Feb 2024 Despite being past their use-by date, many of the clauses in ‘zombie agreements’ covering disability members are significantly better than those in the modern award.
For everyone Funding quality teaching: what really works 8 Feb 2024 With a national review of school funding underway, the hope is that it will set right the historic failure of state and federal governments to fully fund public schools.
For everyone News in brief: Term 1 2024 8 Feb 2024 Our summary of education news in the first week of Term 1, 2024.
TAFE & Adult Provision Quick fixes not the answer 8 Feb 2024 A skills plan that seeks to address the needs of society both in terms of service and economy is valuable – but superficial quick fixes are not the answer.
Early Childhood Making our benchmark agreements even better 8 Feb 2024 The only way to address the workload crisis and to improve pay and conditions for teachers and educators is through bargaining and campaigns for better agreements.
TAFE & Adult Provision The state government is taking you for granted 14 Dec 2023 The need for a pay rise and workload relief for TAFE teachers has only grown while the state government continues to sit on its hands.
TAFE & Adult Provision RMIT contempt and VU back-pedalling 14 Dec 2023 Putting the squeeze on vulnerable employees is a low tactic being used by some universities in further attempts to casualise their TAFE teacher workforce.
TAFE & Adult Provision Union win at Box Hill 14 Dec 2023 The Box Hill AEU sub-branch went into bat for their AMEP teachers and came out on top.
TAFE & Adult Provision Shortages having worse impact on women teachers 14 Dec 2023 In TAFE, teacher shortages are affecting some women teachers working in female-dominated areas more than their male peers.
TAFE & Adult Provision Game, set, and match: Victorian government needs to match federal for TAFE funding 14 Dec 2023 The Victorian government needs to step up and match the federal funding provided under the new National Skills Agreement to support our vocational education sector and tackle skills shortages across the state.
TAFE & Adult Provision Zombies and supported bargaining in the disability sector 14 Dec 2023 The AEU is taking steps to ensure members rights are supported as zombie agreements come to an end.