For everyone News in brief: Term 4, 2022 National Teacher Workforce Action Plan The government has released its draft National Teacher Workforce Action Plan. This is the first
For everyone The best support money can’t buy The AEU’s legal team saves members thousands of dollars when prosecuting their claims or defending claims against them.
For everyone Psychological injury due to lack of DET support Work-related psychological injury cases are much less straightforward than those involving physical injuries.
For everyone All aboard the good studentships In our Ten-Year Plan for Staffing in Public Education, the AEU has recommended studentships as a proven way to combat teacher shortages.
Schools Fully funding the Education State With Labor re-elected, funding Victoria’s public schools to at least 100% of the Schooling Resource Standard must be top of their agenda.
For everyone From your president: Hope and action The election result gives us much reason for optimism – but we won’t stop campaigning until public education gets the full support it needs.
For everyone Still voting for an Education State AEU members helped shape the debate on education, taking part in grassroots action and building momentum for positive change as part of our state election campaign.
Schools VGSA helping ES get paid for every “hat they wear” Along with revised Dimensions of Work, the VGSA 2022 includes range reviews to properly reflect the scope and complexity of education support roles. LOUISE SWINN reports.
Schools Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting The new VGSA brings major improvements in leave entitlements to address the gender gap, and help both parents spend more time with their babies.
Early Childhood Never too early for climate justice Educators around the globe are standing up for the planet and for the children and students they teach, calling for climate justice.
TAFE & Adult Provision Improving standards in TAFE Welcome improvements in TAFE are motivating more members to get active in their workplaces and help improve standards across the sector.
TAFE & Adult Provision Bargaining for better lives Bargaining for a new Disability Multi-Employer-Agreement (MEA) will start soon, concentrating on better pay and conditions, job security, and improving industry standards.
TAFE & Adult Provision Funding future skills in TAFE The Victorian government must fulfill its mantra of ‘saving TAFE’ through greater investment in quality public provision of vocational education.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE wins set a precedent A new commitment from Labor and a successful agreement at Swinburne help pave the way for a stronger TAFE sector.
For everyone Fighting for a fair future As the need for rapid change to avoid climate catastrophe becomes ever clearer, Australian unions are central to campaigns for a ‘just transition’ to a sustainable economy, writes COLIN LONG.
For everyone From your branch secretary: Why AEU members should be proud Union members remain a powerful force, locally and across the globe, as we face major professional and political challenges.
TAFE & Adult Provision No campaign, no gain With agreement negotiations ongoing, we have launched our TAFE agreement campaign for a better deal on wages, workload, and job security.
For everyone Why the Liberals don’t deserve your vote More than ever, Victoria needs a government that prioritises investment in public education and support for its workforce. At the state election on 26 November, putting public education first means putting the Liberals last.
For everyone Party lines: Q&A on public education We asked each of the major parties what they will do to address the critical issues for public education and its workforce should they win the upcoming state election.
TAFE & Adult Provision Swinburne management locks out teachers Swinburne University has responded with unprecedented aggression to members’ lawful industrial action after years of thwarted agreement negotiations.