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CCER responds to union request around EA negotiations
Catholic Commission for Employment Relations (CCER) has responded to the union’s correspondence from 7 May, in which we informed CCER that to further delay bargaining beyond Week 7 because of COVID-19 is unreasonable and unfair to our members.
18 May 2020 -
"Snapping back" to the old child care system will be disastrous
Comments from the Prime Minister over the weekend indicating the government intends to wind back free childcare on the 28th of June have sparked grave concerns for parents and the sector.
18 May 2020 -
Broken Bay Diocese employs hygienists for schools
The union has been informed that Broken Bay Diocese has employed 44 hygienists for Catholic schools.
18 May 2020 -
IEU early childhood conference not going ahead in 2020
Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the IEU Executive has made the decision to cancel the early childhood conference this year. Content will be reconfigured to suit online PD sessions, which will be made available closer to the date.
15 May 2020 -
Changes secured to NSW Government’s COVID-19 legislative changes passed on 13 May 2020
Unions NSW, working with the NSW Opposition and Cross Benchers, achieved the following changes to the Government’s COVID-19 Legislative Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill (No 2) 2020:
15 May 2020 -
Preservice teachers: Your practicums will pay off
The New South Wales Council of Deans of Education and NESA have developed a new flexible framework for professional experience placements during the period of the coronavirus pandemic.
13 May 2020 -
World Support Staff Day
The IEU urges you to celebrate World Support Staff Day on 16 May. As an initiative of Education International, the global organisation of education unions, it offers us all an opportunity to pay tribute to those who play a most vital role in education.
13 May 2020 -
Updated COVID-19 guidance for early childhood members
The IEU has provided an updated guidance for early childhood teacher members, navigating COVID-19 in
13 May 2020 -
Join the campaign to keep essential workers safe
Did you know essential workers in NSW have little or no safety equipment? They come into contact with people daily, putting themselves at greater risk of coronavirus.
12 May 2020 -
Vale Jack Mundey
The union movement is devastated to hear of the passing of Jack Mundey and we offer our condolences to Judy, family and his comrades.
11 May 2020