TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE teacher power, union power 9 Oct 2024 We have upped the ante for better conditions and fairer wages in TAFE, culminating in a 24-hour stopwork and a meeting that blew the roof off Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre.
Schools A workforce in crisis 9 Oct 2024 New research showing workforce shortages in public schools will get worse unless major steps are taken should ring alarm bells for government.
For everyone From your president: A decade of inequity 9 Oct 2024 Our skewed funding model has fuelled a private school capital works boom while denying public schools the basic investment needed to retain teachers and address student needs.
Schools Public schools are not political pawns 9 Oct 2024 While state and federal governments continue to pass the buck on schools funding, the AEU is demanding that the Albanese government meets its promise of ensuring full funding for public schools.
For everyone Trading the “hand grenade” for consultation 9 Oct 2024 The government must take a holistic approach to pedagogical changes to ensure teachers have the time and support they need to implement any changes.
Schools Forcing Allan to act on workforce shortages 9 Oct 2024 With the Allan government failing to make any significant moves to tackle workforce shortages, we are turning up the heat.
For everyone Truth-telling and self-determination 9 Oct 2024 Ngunnawal woman Alinta Williams shared her story and perspective as a teacher and AEU First Nations organiser at the recent Yoorrook Justice Commission hearings.
Early Childhood When union members campaign, we all win 9 Oct 2024 After years of campaigning, unions have won an historic 15% pay rise for teachers and educators working in early learning centres.
Schools Persistence pays off for overnighters 8 Oct 2024 The AEU sub-branch at a residential school fought hard for the rights of their overnight supervisors – and won.
Early Childhood Early childhood agreement wins 8 Oct 2024 The Albanese government has introduced changes that will benefit the sector, but unions are keeping up the pressure.
TAFE & Adult Provision AEU goes to Fair Work for disability members 8 Oct 2024 The AEU, HACSU and 21 disability employers have applied to the FWC for assistance in bargaining the next multi-employer agreement covering members working in day services.
TAFE & Adult Provision Actions make an impact in TAFE 8 Oct 2024 On 21 August, members working in Victoria’s standalone TAFEs took part in a full-day stopwork, as bargaining continues across the sector.
For everyone Reinforcing respect 8 Oct 2024 At the 10th Education International World Congress in Buenos Aires this year, there was a focus on the role of education and solidarity in building justice and peace around the world.
For everyone A skilled approach to writing reports 8 Oct 2024 With workloads a significant issue for AEU members across the board, one school has found a way to reduce the pressure.
For everyone Dutton’s nuclear fantasy 8 Oct 2024 Peter Dutton’s rhetoric around nuclear versus renewables gives conservatives a platform to oppose clean energy without engaging in outright climate denialism, writes JAMES NORMAN.
TAFE & Adult Provision ASRC all started at TAFE 8 Oct 2024 Australia’s largest human rights organisation supporting asylum seekers began life as a TAFE project.
For everyone The right to pursue their dreams 8 Oct 2024 AEU members are among those supporting refugee and asylum seeker students to access an education amid the uncertainty of life on temporary visas.
For everyone The Lowdown: Why the US election matters 8 Oct 2024 Making statements that seem to come straight out of Trump’s playbook, Peter Dutton is doing his best to test Australians’ faith in democracy, argues MYKE BARTLETT.
Schools A pivot to primary 8 Oct 2024 Grace Walsh trained as a secondary teacher and then, via the Tutor Learning Initiative, discovered a much happier home in primary.
For everyone My favourite things: Go-to lesson plan sites 8 Oct 2024 Using lesson plan websites can be a way to incorporate different ways of learning into your teaching. We look at a few good options.