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.
Schools Casual Relief Teacher Network: Does government value casual teachers? 7 Oct 2024 The AEU is doing all it can to help CRTs make informed choices and avoid schools and casual staff getting ripped off by agencies.
Schools Positive disruption: apps allowing CRTs to bypass agencies 17 Apr 2024 CRT booking apps are cutting out ‘the middle man’, aka agencies, for the benefit of schools and employees.
Schools How to become a casual relief teacher in Victoria 25 Jan 2024 Thinking about becoming a casual relief teacher (CRT)? Get ready to join the best workforce in the state!
Schools Connecting with CRTs 27 Sep 2023 CRTs are boosting their sense of solidarity despite often being isolated in an unfamiliar workplace.
Schools CRT Network: Building our power 20 Jul 2023 CRTs play a vital role in the public education system, now more so than ever, and workplaces must ensure their rights are met.
Schools CRT network: Celebrating hard-won improvements 2 Apr 2023 As we get into the swing of 2023, it’s worth reflecting upon our achievements over the past year. CRTs have achieved a lot, but there are plenty of potential wins to keep striving for.
For everyone What a relief 6 Dec 2022 Set to return casual teaching, A.J. BETTS reflects on her early experiences as a CRT in London and Australia – and can only hope things have changed!
Schools CRT agency rates set to increase 5 Apr 2022 Recent changes to the Educational Services (Teachers) Award (ESTA) affect any CRTs employed by agencies, as their rate of pay is determined by the Award, not the Ministerial Order.
Schools And that’s a wrap 15 Dec 2021 CRT members have been taking collective action, writing to the state education minister and demanding that he and his government value them and the work they do.
For everyone How to hit the ground running 13 Dec 2021 Three casual relief teachers share their top tips for new graduates on approaching those early days in a new classroom.
Schools Taking care of our CRTs 13 Dec 2021 Casual relief teachers play a vital role in Victoria’s education system, but they are undervalued and too often exploited in current employment arrangements.
For everyone Support for CRTs coping with COVID 13 Sep 2021 Casual Relief Teachers have faced substantial challenges during these testing times, with the lack of ongoing security taking a considerable toll.
Schools Agencies undercut CRT wages 1 Jul 2021 To ensure all teachers are paid union rates, schools should consider bypassing agencies and employing CRTs directly.
Schools Join your local VGSA campaign hub 6 Apr 2021 Our ability to win significant benefits for CRTs will depend on the strength of our campaigning.
Schools CRTs worse off thanks to government failure 6 Apr 2021 The Victorian government’s failure to keep its promise to agency CRTs has allowed some agencies to cut wages and add costs for schools.
Schools Introducing the CRT Association Executive 9 Dec 2020 CRT members have formed a new group within the AEU, the ‘CRT Association Executive’. Representing the interests of CRT members, this group is leading activities to grow our power.
Schools Building CRT communities 15 Sep 2020 Because CRTs work across multiple schools, developing a sense of camaraderie with colleagues can be difficult.
Schools CRTs staying connected 10 Jun 2020 During this crisis, the AEU’s CRT Facebook group has become a vital source of information.
For everyone Supporting casual workers during COVID-19 is essential 8 May 2020 When the move to remote learning was first raised in early March, the impact on casual relief teachers and casual