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.
TAFE & Adult Provision It’s time to invest in TAFE teachers One in three Victorians have a VET qualification, and we rely heavily on our TAFEs, but we are still seeing TAFEs with inadequate funding.
TAFE & Adult Provision Celebrating National TAFE Day We celebrated National TAFE Day on 6 September with a delegation of TAFE teachers from around Australia attending Parliament House to meet with politicians.
TAFE & Adult Provision Swinburne attack on teaching staff When members took lawful industrial action after years of thwarted negotiations, Swinburne management responded with unprecedented aggression.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE leads the way The Albanese government has acknowledged the critical role TAFE plays in Australia’s VET system, placing it at the heart of the national jobs and skills agenda.
TAFE & Adult Provision Excessive expectations Advocacy by the AEU is winning justice – and a generous payout – for TAFE members who have long been pressured into unreasonable workloads.
TAFE & Adult Provision Getting organised in TAFE New AEU TAFE organisers Carolyn Pearce and Monica Fly share their passion for making a difference.
For everyone A union of one’s own Musician, writer, teacher and AEU organiser Edwina Preston is passionate about the links between art, feminism and union power.
TAFE & Adult Provision Cooperation is key to better TAFE and disability funding The AEU is looking forward to working with the new Labor government to address the needs of public education across all sectors, including TAFE.
TAFE & Adult Provision RMIT and Swinburne negotiations update Negotiations at RMIT TAFE are postponed, while Swinburne TAFE is being called on to return to the bargaining table.
TAFE & Adult Provision Mapping out a plan for TAFE in Victoria Changes to TAFE funding and legislation need to properly address the many pressing issues faced by the vocational education workforce.
For everyone Not enough for TAFE in state budget The AEU welcomes investment in public schools and preschools in the Andrews government’s 2022–23 state budget, but there is an ongoing need for better TAFE funding.
TAFE & Adult Provision Ready for action: TAFE agreement campaign begins After repeated delays, negotiations for a new Victorian TAFE Teachers Agreement have finally begun.
TAFE & Adult Provision Navigating the return to on-campus learning As we return to classrooms and workshops, we need to ensure the safest possible working conditions.
TAFE & Adult Provision Your pay and conditions need your activism Developing a strong log of claims is the important first step in the process for a better workplace agreement.
TAFE & Adult Provision Big year ahead for the TAP sector With sector agreements to negotiate, and federal and state elections looming, the AEU is working to ensure the TAFE and disability sectors are front of mind.
TAFE & Adult Provision TAFE suffers through lack of action on federal reform Talks of reform are ongoing but we have seen no evidence of progress, while TAFE continues to bear the brunt of cost-cutting and privitisation.
TAFE & Adult Provision Vote for TAFE This election, voters have a clear choice: invest in TAFE and invest in Australia’s future.
TAFE & Adult Provision Shaping Victoria’s plan for VET Skill sets and microcredentials should not replace the broad-based education and qualifications all students need to forge a meaningful career.
TAFE & Adult Provision Drafting claims for the new VTTSA While the current agreement has strengthened conditions and job security in our 12 standalone TAFEs, there is still more to be done to improve the working lives of TAFE teachers.