For everyone Solidarity is an action word 11 Apr 2025 At this year’s International Working Women’s Day rally, AEU organiser SHANNON BOURKE made it clear why justice for women is inextricably linked to the fight for workers’ rights.
For everyone Return-to-work rights 9 Apr 2025 The right to return to work part-time after parental leave is among the many important entitlements the AEU has secured for members.
For everyone News in brief: Term 1, 2025 19 Feb 2025 A brief rundown of recent education and union-related news.
For everyone Consent is mandatory 8 Oct 2024 When it comes to Australia’s sexual consent laws, educational institutions need adequate funding to respond appropriately.
For everyone The Law & You: Strengthening safety in your workplace 7 Oct 2024 Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act have introduced a ‘positive duty’ for employers, providing AEU members with a new legal framework to tackle gendered violence.
For everyone Women’s focus: Making equal pay a reality 7 Oct 2024 Genuinely flexible work for both men and women – along with proper compensation in the form of paid parental leave – are vital to closing the gender pay gap.
For everyone Essential link in the chain of history: meet activist Alva Geikie 16 Jul 2024 Alva Geikie is among the few remaining feminist activists who built the women’s liberation movement in Victoria, helping to pave the way for equal pay.
For everyone Women’s matters: zero tolerance to gendered violence 16 Jul 2024 How many minutes of silence is enough to stop gendered violence in our workplaces?
For everyone Kick it to me! 15 Jul 2024 Melbourne might be known for being a football city, but it’s the round-ball game that’s booming in schools. MYKE BARTLETT reports.
For everyone Why gendered violence is union business 15 Jul 2024 With a new study showing the extent of gendered violence in our schools, we need to work together to make every workplace safe for everyone.
For everyone The motherhood penalty: the case for accessible early childhood education and care 21 Apr 2024 In Australia, a woman’s loss of earnings after having children is greater than almost any other nation. The solution? More accessible early childhood education and care, writes The Parenthood CEO GEORGIE DENT.
For everyone Stories of sisterhood 18 Apr 2024 Hiding in one of Australia’s most infamous legends is the story of one ‘extraordinary ordinary’ girl, writes children’s author EMILY GALE.
Schools Women just wanna have fundamental rights 3 Dec 2023 During her 50 years in schools, Robyn Young has seen a huge amount of change, particularly for women. She tells us about her passion for lifelong learning.
For everyone Setting the agenda 3 Oct 2023 We are focused on supporting and empowering members so that, together, we can advocate for changes that benefit us all.
Schools Stepping up 2 Oct 2023 AEU members Kathy Sharp and Melissa Mavrids went on a journey of transformation as participants in this year’s Anna Stewart Memorial Project.
For everyone Women’s focus: Get up, stand up 2 Oct 2023 With year one of our Gender Equality Action Plans underway and plans for year two in development, we are already seeing real changes in organisational culture.
For everyone A healthier masculinity 31 Jul 2023 How can schools successfully navigate the tricky territory of misogyny, transform conversations on consent and respectful relationships, and provide a blueprint for healthier models of masculinity?
For everyone Prouder than ever: union members march at Midsumma 4 Apr 2023 The union contingent was bigger than ever at this year’s Midsumma Pride march in February.
For everyone Trading places: young women are taking up the tools 4 Apr 2023 EDWINA PRESTON: The trades are not only, increasingly, a great option for girls and young women, they’ve got more cred than ever.
For everyone Out and proud: making school a more welcoming place for LGBTI students 3 Apr 2023 Teacher Paula Connolly was determined to give LGBTQIA+ students a say in how the curriculum spoke about (or ignored) them.