The IEU has joined other education unions to demand politicians stop attacking the teaching profession as part of divisive so-called culture wars. At the start…

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Apr 29 2025

Union wins for women

In recent years, union members have achieved important improvements for working women in areas like pay equity, superannuation, and workplace conditions. Many of these workplace…

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As you are aware, the IEU lodged a bargaining dispute with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) on 7 April. KU quickly agreed to amend their…

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IEU WIN! An IEU member has won an appeal in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) over a flexible work application.  After a period of parental…

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The IEU and HSU attended a meeting with the Ministry of Health on 15 April 2025 regarding the Teachers’ (NSW Health Early Childhood Service Centres)…

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Over the past three years federal Labor government reforms have delivered important workplace rights that make a real difference for IEU members. These include higher…

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The new Multi-Enterprise Agreements (MEAs) have been approved by the Fair Work Commission.  The Teachers MEA and the NSW Professional and Operational Staff MEA will commence…

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Education Unions Join Against Dutton’s Attacks On Teachers   The Australian Education Union (AEU), National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), and Independent Education Union (IEU) have…

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The latest supported bargaining conference occurred on 26 March, with Fair Work Commission Deputy President, Judith Wright, the IEU bargaining team, Community Early Learning Australia…

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Less than a week into the election campaign and teacher bashing and education blame games have begun  IEU members and the families in our school communities…

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