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• NESA update 18 January 2022: Accreditation extension

  Good news! NESA is again extending accreditation deadlines for all teachers, including those in early childhood services.

  19 Jan 2022

• Media Release: Premier’s plan for teachers: Unworkable, insulting, unsafe

  The Independent Education Union rejects calls by the NSW Premier to rely on retired teachers and fast-track professional accreditation for final-year students and support staff.

  17 Jan 2022

• Media Release: Exempting education staff from COVID isolation rules is a public policy failure

  Today’s announcement by National Cabinet that staff in schools, early childhood centres and post-secondary colleges are exempt from COVID isolation rules “is an abject failure of public policy,”.

  13 Jan 2022

• Media Release: Let’s avoid replicating early childhood crisis in schools

  The Independent Education Union is warning that COVID-related staff shortages leading to early childhood centre closures is foreshadowing what’s ahead when schools re-open.

  12 Jan 2022

• Media Release: IEU demands consultation and clarity around return to school

  The IEU is calling for consultation and clarity from the NSW State Government as teachers, support staff and students prepare for the return to school.

  10 Jan 2022

• Happy holidays! The IEU offices will be closed from Wednesday 22 December 2021

  We wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Here's all the information about our office closures during the break.

  17 Dec 2021

• Catholic systemic schools: Diocesan Directors drag their feet on enterprise bargaining

  The IEU's request to commence enterprise bargaining has been met with silence. Find out what's next.

  16 Dec 2021

• Real unions v fake unions: Everything you need to know

  You may have seen ads from other groups claiming to represent school staff. Here’s a detailed list revealing the vital differences.

  15 Dec 2021

• Social Media Terms of Use: IEUA NSW/ACT Branch online communities

  The IEUA NSW/ACT uses social media to share important industrial announcements, news and features from our publications, updates on our wins and campaigns, to promote events, and to highlight the union’s media appearances. Here are our Social Media Terms of Use.

  13 Dec 2021

• International Human Rights Day 2021

  Human Rights Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of those who have fought for and protected human rights, as well as a day to reflect on what still needs to be done to make society fairer for everyone. Read IEU Speaks...

  10 Dec 2021