Support staff
The IEU represents non-teaching support staff in schools, colleges and other educational institutions, with the exception of those employed in early childhood services.
Support staff can include school secretaries, teachers' aides, laboratory and library assistants, canteen staff, maintenance workers and groundkeepers.
The Union has achieved regular increases for support staff comparable with those of teacher-members and has constantly sought to improve working conditions for support staff in line with improvements achieved for teachers. Occupational Health and Safety is a major priority of the union and of particular concern for support staff.
The participation of support staff within the Union is further strengthened through the School Support Staff Advisory Committee and the contribution of Support Staff Vice President Carolyn Collins as a member of the IEU Executive.
The School Support Staff Advisory Committee has seven members from a broad range of classifications and sectors including clerical employees, school assistants, boarding house staff, and grounds and maintenance staff.
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RESOLVED: Member Advantage login issue
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14 Feb 2019 -
International Women's Day 2019 events and celebrations
The IEU is hosting and participating in a number of events to celebrate International Women's Day. Find the details within.
14 Feb 2019 -
Sydney Catholic schools class sizes
In 2017 and 2018 the Union renegotiated the Work Practices Agreements (WPAs) that apply to all Catholic dioceses except Wilcannia-Forbes.
13 Feb 2019 -
Introducing your new Member Benefits Program
The Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch has partnered with Member Advantage to offer members access to a wide range of benefits, including lifestyle, leisure and financial offers.
12 Feb 2019 -
Don't wait to work
IEU members are reminded that you need not wait to receive your Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance number to engage in child related employment.
11 Feb 2019