Schools Historic wins contained in the new VGSA Robust negotiations and powerful campaign action, culminating in industrial bans, have achieved a proposed agreement that provides significant improvements to the working lives of schools members.
Schools VGSA gives power back to staff The proposed Schools Agreement has achieved what AEU members have been seeking for a very long time – greater professional autonomy and control over their working lives.
Schools Schools stand tall on the shoulders of education support staff Since the 1990s, education support staff have moved from the margins to the heart of the AEU. Meet some of the key figures in the march for better recognition for our valuable ES members.
For everyone Hubs to cap it off! AEU members campaigning for change As we head towards a federal election, campaign hubs will play a starring role. LOUISE SWINN speaks to some of the movers and shakers about the kick they get out of being involved.
Schools Winning better lives for teachers After decades of campaigning, we have finally achieved a reduction in face-to-face teaching hours, along with many other improvements for teachers in Victoria’s public schools.
Schools Recognition and reward for ES Ensuring the vital work of education support staff is recognised and rewarded was a priority for the new Agreement, leading to significant improvements in key areas for ES members.
Schools A better deal for PCA members Principal class members can expect considerable workload benefits in the new Agreement. Here are some of the most significant changes.
Schools Improving your rights and entitlements The in-principle Agreement features major improvements to members’ rights and entitlements, including enhanced parental leave, and paid cultural leave for First Nations members.
Schools A milestone deal for schools members Our campaign for a better Agreement has achieved significant improvements in working conditions, including the first reduction in face-to-face teaching for more than 30 years.
Schools Breaking down the financials When it comes to pay rises, the outcomes are in the detail. Here is a breakdown of the significant salary benefits that teachers can expect over the course of the Agreement.
Schools VGSA 2022: Your guide to the ratification process We have an in-principle Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA)! That means it’s time for members to take a close look at the deal, attend the union’s ‘ratification meetings’, and vote on the proposed VGSA.
Schools AEU Victoria announces in-principle Schools Agreement After 18 months of campaigning, AEU Victoria has reached in-principle agreement with the state government for a new VGSA, featuring the first reduction in face-to-face teaching for more than 30 years.
Schools Education support: Dear James… and 2022 return date More than 1,000 education support members sent ‘Dear James’ letters to Victoria’s education minister, conveying a commanding message that cannot be ignored.
Schools And that’s a wrap 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.
Schools Respecting our leaders Most school leaders have spent many hours this term working in emergency management due to COVID-19, on top of their already over-full workloads.
Schools VGSA: Stepping up the action AEU members have resolved to escalate the industrial campaign for a new Schools Agreement if the Victorian government does not adequately address our log of claims, specifically the key issues of workloads and salaries.
Schools Dear James, are you listening? More than a thousand passionate education support members have written to the Education Minister about the complexity of their work as part of the Schools Agreement campaign.
Schools Taking care of our CRTs Casual relief teachers play a vital role in Victoria’s education system, but they are undervalued and too often exploited in current employment arrangements.
Schools Too loud and proud to be ignored As the pace of the VGSA campaign intensifies, the voices of our ES members are already making a huge difference in our fight for improved pay and conditions.
Schools CRTs making their voices heard When more than 200 AEU CRT members wrote personalised letters to James Merlino, it reaffirmed the understanding that the role CRTs perform is absolutely essential.