A year of action and wins for IEU members
2026 has been a year of steady progress in securing gains for members across both political and industrial arenas. It has also been a year of progress towards achieving the aims of our strategic plan. Read about it in our 2026 Annual Report or visit our image gallery below.
Some highlights from the 2026 Annual Report:
- $1.7 million was recovered for members in 2026.
- 286 IEU reps undertook reps training in 2026, including 88 who completed the new advanced reps training.
- Model A Catholic independent schools secured pay increases plus improved parental and cultural leave.
- Student membership grew by 44%, strengthening the union’s connection with the next generation of teachers.
- 103 community preschools continued their fight for better pay and conditions through the IEU’s supported bargaining campaign.
- Hundreds of members rallied in Sydney, Lismore and Coffs Harbour as part of the Start Strong Pay Fair campaign for community preschools.
- The IEU campaigns against an Aspect teacher aide pay gap of 17.5%, or about $180 per week, compared with equivalent roles in Catholic systemic and NSW government schools.
- The Respect@Aspect petition attracted more than 500 signatures and more than 80 new members. *The campaign is ongoing!
- More than 70 applications were received for the 2026 IEU/Teachers Mutual Bank environment grants
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