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The Director of Schools has sent the following advice to principals in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese
In what is a great leap forward in the rights and entitlements of Catholic school staff in Maitland and Newcastle, the Director of Schools has provided guidance to principals to enact a range of positive safety measures advocated for by the union, including provisions allowing all vulnerable staff to work from home wherever possible.
26 Mar 2020 -
NSW Labor calls on the Berejiklian Government to close schools, TAFEs and childcare centres
On Monday 23 March, NSW Labor called on the Berejiklian Government to put an end to the confusion faced by parents and close schools, TAFEs and childcare centres to slow the spread of COVID-19.
25 Mar 2020 -
COVID-19 video update for early childhood teachers
The IEU spoke with Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan late yesterday afternoon and again earlier today. The union raised key issues impacting early childhood members that we want the federal government to address immediately.
25 Mar 2020 -
Subsidise 80% of workers' pay: ACTU
Via Workplace Express: The ACTU has demanded the Morrison Government immediately provide a "coronavirus wage" of up to 80% of an employee's pay.
25 Mar 2020 -
IEU meets with Federal Minister for Education Dan Tehan
The IEU spoke with Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan late yesterday afternoon and again earlier today. The union raised four key issues impacting members that we want the federal government to address immediately.
25 Mar 2020 -
COVID-19 information for early childhood teachers
Information for ECTS is changing rapidly and the IEU will update as we can.
25 Mar 2020 -
ACTU factsheets: JobSeeker payment (previously Newstart) and Coronavirus supplement, and Superannuation
The ACTU has prepared further factsheets in relation to JobSeeker payments, the Coronavirus supplement, and changes to Superannuation access entitlements for workers affected by workplace closures and reductions due to the COVID-19 crisis.
24 Mar 2020 -
IEU response to CCER letter from 23 March
The IEU has written in response to CCER's letter from 23 March regarding your working entitlements and conditions in the current COVID-19 situation.
24 Mar 2020 -
CCER responds to IEU correspondence
The union has received a letter from CCER, responding to the union's 19 March letter pertaining to the current issues emerging for staff and students in the current COVID-19 health crisis.
24 Mar 2020 -
Pregnant women classified as at risk
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is the peak body for obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health in Australia and New Zealand. RANZCOG has updated its advice and information for pregnant women and their families about COVID-19.
24 Mar 2020