Author: Katie Camarena
“Why are we wearing pink?”: A preschool story about teachers, fairness and standing together
As part of the Start Strong Pay Fair campaign, IEU members in NSW community preschools have created a story book about teachers, fairness and standing…
ELECTION NOTICE: Sub branch delegates to Council and Branch Executive E2026/19 and E2026/29
The AEC is currently conducting an election for Sub branch delegates to IEU Council and to fill vacancies on the IEU Branch Executive. Nominations may…
The union representing teachers in early childhood education and care in NSW and the ACT calls on the NSW government to guarantee the future of…
ECEC Extra: Securing long day care pay rises
In 2024, the IEU along with other unions, reached a historic sector-wide multi-employer agreement initially covering more than 50,000 employees in long day care centres…
Reforms to stop employers gaming the rules about staffing ratios are a crucial step towards improving child safety. The term “under the roof” is commonly…
IEU Speaks on updates to the NES
IEU members push for key updates and improvements to the National Employment Standards The IEU has provided a detailed submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into…
Model A proposed pay rates St Joseph’s
View the Model A Schools proposed rates of pay for teachers at St Josephs’ College, Hunters Hill (as at 6 March 2026) and have your…
IEU Speaks on International Women’s Day 2026
Rights. Justice. Action. For all women & girls. International Women’s Day (IWD) was born from union, labour and social movements of the early twentieth century,…
IEU members from community preschools around NSW made their presence felt at Budget Estimates in NSW Parliament House on 4 March 2026. Wearing pink, preschool…
NSW MPs: Stand up for community preschools
The Fair Work Commission has handed down two significant decisions impacting on NSW community preschools. These decisions demonstrate the need to address the low pay…