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Voting approaches for new EC agreements

The new agreements for early childhood workers offer significant improvements in salaries and conditions – now we need you to VOTE YES!

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Morrison neglects the most vulnerable

It has been a devastating year for the disability sector, with the Morrison government shirking responsibility at every turn to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Micro-credentials diminish TAFE

Government’s focus on micro-credentials dismantles the VET qualification system that produces students with the broad skills and knowledge they need.

Schools

Taking a stand on assessment

The AEU is taking a stand against government agendas on student assessment that undermine teachers’ professional autonomy, have a negative impact on students and would lead to increased workload.

Early Childhood

AEU wins groundbreaking EC deal

With backing from the state government, the AEU has achieved groundbreaking new agreements for early childhood members and welcomes the introduction of fee-free kinder.

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Essential work, vital roles

If there is one upside to this enormously challenging year, it’s that we have proven to government and to the wider community what we already knew – that educators are among the country’s most valuable and essential workers.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Tackling casualisation in TAFE

The AEU remains focused on the problem of increasing casualisation within the TAFE sector, especially through the misuse of the ‘industry experts’ clause.

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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Work-related injuries occur off-site too

Injuries can result in accepted WorkCover claims even if they do not occur on the school premises. As long as the injury arises out of or in the course of employment, then a WorkCover claim should be made.

Early Childhood

Vote YES for the new agreements

After months of negotiations, the AEU has achieved agreements that deliver a wide range of improvements to pay and conditions for early childhood workers.

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From your branch secretary: looking back on a year like no other

While the COVID crisis has been challenging
for all of us, the AEU has seized on the chance to connect with its members in new and different ways.

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News in brief: Term 4, 2020

The tutors in schools program, a focus on workload, funding for education in the state budget and a brighter future for public education in the US.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Legal news: A busy end to a disrupted year

It has been a busy time for the AEU’s industrial workgroup, which has favourably settled claims for members in all

Early Childhood

Voting approaches for new EC agreements

Early Childhood

Get ready to vote!

TAFE & Adult Provision

Morrison neglects the most vulnerable

TAFE & Adult Provision

Micro-credentials diminish TAFE

Schools

Taking a stand on assessment

Early Childhood

AEU wins groundbreaking EC deal

For everyone

Essential work, vital roles

TAFE & Adult Provision

Tackling casualisation in TAFE

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.

For everyone

Work-related injuries occur off-site too

Early Childhood

Vote YES for the new agreements

For everyone

From your branch secretary: looking back on a year like no other

For everyone

News in brief: Term 4, 2020

TAFE & Adult Provision

Legal news: A busy end to a disrupted year

Early Childhood

Groundbreaking agreements move forward

Early Childhood

What are the next steps?

Early Childhood

What about members not covered by the VECTEA or EEEA?

Early Childhood

Take part and vote YES!

Early Childhood

What do the new VECTEA and EEEA look like in practice?

Early Childhood

Congratulations on a long campaign

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Campaigning for the future