VGSA

All articles with the tag VGSA.

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When the boss doesn’t consult

For any worker, when the big boss doesn’t consult, it is cause for real concern – whether on workplace rights, OHS, or professional issues. Consultation is how union members have their views heard and ensure support is in place.

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Introducing the AEU: taking part in workplace inductions

AEU staff visited workplaces throughout February to talk to members and welcome lots of new ones entering the profession.

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Taking it to another dimension: ES range reviews

One ES set aside a fear of paperwork and came up trumps in a range review.

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Part of the family: the joys of interim foster care

Assistant principal and long-term foster carer Dan Sullivan has found that the barriers to foster care are low and the rewards are high – for everyone involved.

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Keilor Downs on the up

For one principal, implementing entitlements is all about respect and staff morale.

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Principal class: Achieving proper recognition

While administering time in lieu has its challenges for principals, it is pleasing to see our members get behind this positive change to staff working conditions.

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

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AEU win in ‘off-duty’ case for school camps

Teachers and ES will now be paid for overnight hours spent on school camps, backed by a funding boost from government, following major win in Fair Work dispute over time in lieu.

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Collaboration outside the classroom

Thanks to the new Schools Agreement, teachers at Diamond Valley SDS all have one day a week outside of the classroom. Their AEU rep tells us how it supports team planning.

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Time in lieu for camps – what does the $130m win mean?

New arrangements for how time in lieu on camps operates have been agreed by the AEU and the Department of Education.

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Putting foster on the roster

New foster care leave in the Schools Agreement has meant a lot for one member, both for practical reasons and as a show of moral support from her fellow union members.

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Time in lieu dispute

The AEU is in court to defend its case that, given their duty of care to students, teachers and ES should be considered ‘on call’ when attending school camps outside normal working hours.

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VGSA helping ES get paid for every “hat they wear”

Along with revised Dimensions of Work, the VGSA 2022 includes range reviews to properly reflect the scope and complexity of education support roles. LOUISE SWINN reports.

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Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting

The new VGSA brings major improvements in leave entitlements to address the gender gap, and help both parents spend more time with their babies.

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All for one – school staff and leadership working together

We speak to three schools where the staff, union sub-branch and leadership are all on the same page, ensuring healthy lines of communication.

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Time for members to benefit from VGSA 2022

The AEU has developed a comprehensive implementation guide to support schools members in getting the most from their entitlements.

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Making some noise

During May, DIANA BLYTON and CHARLOTTE GILLESPIE completed the two-week Anna Stewart Memorial Project, exploring women’s important contributions to the union movement.

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When the boss doesn’t consult

For everyone

Introducing the AEU: taking part in workplace inductions

Schools

Taking it to another dimension: ES range reviews

For everyone

Part of the family: the joys of interim foster care

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Sticking to the plan

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Keilor Downs on the up

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Principal class: Achieving proper recognition

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Camp TIL funding delivered

The Australian Education Union is you, your colleagues and thousands of other people working in public education. Join us now to have a voice in your profession, and to enjoy the support and advice we offer our members.

For everyone

AEU win in ‘off-duty’ case for school camps

Schools

Collaboration outside the classroom

Schools

Time in lieu for camps – what does the $130m win mean?

Schools

Putting foster on the roster

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Government must act now to fix shortages

Schools

Time in lieu dispute

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VGSA helping ES get paid for every “hat they wear”

Schools

Better support for the “tough gig” of parenting

Schools

All for one – school staff and leadership working together

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Time for members to benefit from VGSA 2022

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Making some noise

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PPDs offer workload relief