VGSA

All articles with the tag VGSA.

Schools

Top of your agenda

This year, Victoria is due to commence negotiations for the next Schools Agreement. But first, we are in the process of finding out what you want.

Schools

Members leading the way on the next VGSA

With VGSA log of claims submissions in, a clear picture is emerging of what schools members want to see in their next workplace agreement.

Schools

The scourge of grade-splitting

Grade-splitting has a direct, negative impact on students, CRTs, and the work of classroom teachers. That’s why it should be a last resort.

For everyone

Return-to-work rights

The right to return to work part-time after parental leave is among the many important entitlements the AEU has secured for members.

Schools

Principal Class: All the invisible work

So much of the work of a school principal takes place behind the scenes, and they deserve better support from government.

Schools

Time for writing reports

The AEU won important entitlements in the VGSA 2022 that provide teachers with more time to write reports. But what does this mean for part‑time staff?

Schools

A history of ES in the AEU

Since education support staff united with teachers and principals under the one banner – the mighty AEU – their rights and entitlements have gone from strength to strength.

All sectors

From your president: Achieving together what you can’t achieve alone

Better pay and conditions and more funding for members across early childhood, schools and TAFE is the union’s focus in 2025.

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.

Schools

Have your say in the next VGSA

The first term of 2025 marks the start of our VGSA log of claims process for AEU members in schools. This is members’ chance to influence what’s in the next Schools Agreement.

Schools

What have we done for you lately?!

With negotiations for the next Victorian Government Schools Agreement due to start later this year, now is the time for all members in schools to get involved and make the most of our collective bargaining power.

Schools

Modernisation, revitalisation for stronger education

The latest AEU–Monash University paper calls for a dramatic shift in thinking about the provision of education to improve the outcomes for members and their students.

Schools

Strength and unity: Sub-branch shores up VGSA entitlements on meeting times

Grievance over an aspect of the long-term plan was challenging but galvanising for the sub-branch at a school in Victoria’s south-west.

Schools

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow: new AEU sub-branch at Royal Children’s Hospital

It was a win–win when the Royal Children’s Hospital educational institute became a school and joined the AEU.

Schools

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.

For everyone

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.

Schools

Taking it to another dimension: ES range reviews

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

For everyone

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.

Schools

Keilor Downs on the up

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

Schools

Principal Matters: 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.

Schools

Top of your agenda

Schools

Members leading the way on the next VGSA

Schools

The scourge of grade-splitting

For everyone

Return-to-work rights

Schools

Principal Class: All the invisible work

Schools

Time for writing reports

Schools

A history of ES in the AEU

All sectors

From your president: Achieving together what you can’t achieve alone

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.

Schools

Have your say in the next VGSA

Schools

What have we done for you lately?!

Schools

Modernisation, revitalisation for stronger education

Schools

Strength and unity: Sub-branch shores up VGSA entitlements on meeting times

Schools

Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow: new AEU sub-branch at Royal Children’s Hospital

Schools

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

Schools

Sticking to the plan

Schools

Keilor Downs on the up

Schools

Principal Matters: Achieving proper recognition