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Your workplace news

  • Mortgage support from banks for workers

    After Unions NSW recently called on the banks to commit to deferring mortgage payments for the rest of the year to assist workers with mortgages and renters the Australian Banking Association (ABA) contacted Unions NSW regarding their position.

    30 Mar 2020

  • IEUA advice to English Australia re COVID-19 for ELICOS colleges

    The IEUA has written a letter to the CEO of English Australia in relation to arrangements for English language colleges in Australia in the light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The union holds great concerns for the welfare of staff and students in these colleges.

    30 Mar 2020

  • NSW Working With Children Check clearances extended in response to COVID-19

    The NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian has extended all WWCC clearances that were due to expire from 26 March 2020 to 26 September 2020 for a further six months.

    30 Mar 2020

  • State and territory governments given permission to act on school closures

    In a press conference today, 27 March, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that each of the states and territories will be granted license to pursue their own arrangements directly with schools, between now and the end of term.

    27 Mar 2020

  • IEU petition - Time and Trust: Remote Learning Now!

    Sign the IEUA NSW/ACT petition for an immediate transition to emergency schooling arrangements w/ reduced student attendance. Teachers & support staff must be given time and a safe work environment in the transition to a hybrid education model.

    26 Mar 2020