PIP Camps and Excursions; Thursday, 2nd September 2010; Wagga Wagga NSW; 4:30pm - 6:30pm. read more

Safety First-IEU Seminar Series; Monday, 6th September 2010; Penrith NSW; 8:30am - 3:30pm. read more

Women in Education Committee Meeting; Thursday, 9th September 2010; Armidale NSW; 4:30pm - 6:30pm. read more

Parramatta Principals' Meeting; Thursday, 9th September 2010; Rooty Hill NSW; 7:30 - 8:45 am. read more

Safety First; Friday, 10th September 2010; Ballina NSW; 8:30am - 3:30pm. read more

Principals Branch Meeting; Saturday, 11th September 2010; Parramatta IEU Office; 10:00 am. read more

Principals' Breakfast Meeting - Sydney Eastern Region; Tuesday, 21st September 2010; Daceyville NSW; 7:30 - 8:45 am. read more

2010 IEU Race Day; Wednesday, 29th September 2010; Canterbury NSW; 12:30pm - 5:00 pm. read more

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Equal Pay Day

This Saturday, 4 September is the date used to illustrates the number of extra days women have to work after the financial year in order to earn the same amount that men earn in 12 months.
Posted : 2 September 2010 read more

National Teaching Standards - A Chance To Have A Say

The draft National Teaching Standards are to be validated by University of New England research group SiMERR, through a survey of teachers in 300 schools in NSW and the NT.
Posted : 01 September 2010 read more

Women's Conference Highlights Diversity And Inclusion

Issues from this year's IEU Women's Conference on 20 August will help inform the Union's ongoing equity agenda, writes Organiser Pam Smith.
Posted : 30 August 2010 read more

Brickie's Win Pushes Boundaries Of Dust Diseases Board

Trades people who get systemic scleroderma (an auto immune disease) have won the right to go to the Dust Diseases Board for compensation.
Posted : 30 August 2010 read more

Faxstream: Federal Agreements In NSW Catholic Schools

The Union is pleased to report that considerable progress has been made in meetings with Catholic employers to ensure a smooth transition to the federal industrial system.
Posted : 23 August 2010 read more

Under Starter’s Orders – IEU Race Day

Don’t miss out on the fun at the annual IEU Race Day. Catch up with friends, enjoy good food and wine, and there are horses too.
Posted : 22 August 2010 read more

Union Aid Abroad Annual Dinner

The annual Union Aid Abroad APHEDA dinner on 29 September will enable vocational training, health training, HIV/AIDs prevention and workers rights training to continue around the world.
Posted : 19 August 2010 read more

Early Childhood Conference 2010

Planning is well underway for this years ECS Conference. The conference will be held in Sydney on Saturday 11 September. To download the conference registration form please click on read more.
Posted : 13 July 2010 read more

Can Green Schools Benefit Students and Staff?

As green buildings start going mainstream, what’s happening within the education sector?
Posted : 18 August 2010 read more

Applications Open For 2012 Teacher Exchanges

Now’s the time to apply for a teacher exchange in 2012. Positions are available in the United Kingdom, all provinces in Canada, international schools in Europe and Colorado in the USA (and other states by negotiation).
Posted : 23 July 2010 read more

Union Seeks Curriculum Clarification

IEU General Secretary Dick Shearman has written to NSW Education Minister Verity Firth regarding the implementation of phase 2 and 3 of the Australian Curriculum, urging a cautious approach.
Posted : 18 August 2010 read more

Agreement A First For Independent Schools

The IEU has finalised negotiations with the Association of Independent Schools (AIS) on a proposed Multi-Enterprise Agreement (MEA) covering non-teaching staff in a large number of NSW independent schools.
Posted : 17 August 2010 read more

ST1 Process For NSW Independent School Teachers On A 'Steps' Agreement

The IEU has developed a guide to encourage and assist eligible teachers to apply for ST1.
Posted : 11 August 2010 read more

Online Survey - Open Plan Classrooms

The IEU is conducting a survey of members in the Parramatta Diocese on their views about teaching in open plan classrooms, to better understand the experiences of educators working in this environment.
Posted : 5 August 2010 read more

Election Issues - Significant Differences Remain

As the major parties campaign on the concerns of undecided voters in marginal electorates, it is difficult to get too excited about this election, writes General Secretary Dick Shearman in the August edition of Newsmonth.
Posted : 4 August 2010 read more

Independent Schools Changes To Sick Leave

Teachers in independent schools will be aware that the IEU and AIS have reached agreement on new Multi Enterprise Agreements to operate from 2011 until 2014, IEU Assistant Secretary John Quessy, writes in the August edition of Newsmonth.
Posted : 04 August 2010 read more

Gillard Guarantee Protects Jobs

Thousands of classroom jobs will be protected by the Federal Government’s move to extend non-government school funding, the Independent Education Union of Australia says.
Posted : 6 August 2010 read more

Special Education Inquiry Recommends Funding Changes

A number of IEU proposals have been recommended in the full report of the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into the Education of Students with a Disability or Special Needs.
Posted : 2 August 2010 read more

Markers’ Award Settled

The HSC and SC Markers Award has finally been settled for 2010 – 2011, writes Organiser Les Porter.
Posted : 28 July 2010 read more

More Super Information

Superannuation information is set to become a regular feature on employee pay slips under a new “worker entitlement” package announced by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Minister for Superannuation, Chris Bowen, says IEU Assistant Secretary John Quessy.
Posted : 27 July 2010 read more