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Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week
Yesterday marked National Sorry Day and the beginning of Reconciliation Week. In recognising this, we acknowledge members of the Stolen Generations and support the continued journey of healing for indigenous people in Australia.
27 May 2019 -
Intergenerational impacts
New research has demonstrated that quality early childhood education programs can impact life outcomes in ways that span generations.
27 May 2019 -
Victorian landmark funding commitment
The Victorian Government has promised the biggest reform to early learning in the states history, with a record $1 billion investment in early childhood education.
27 May 2019 -
Federal election washup
The re-election of a Coalition government means a continuance of previous policies, including on the future of the early childhood education sector.
27 May 2019 -
ERO Case
The IEUA is entering the final stages of our Equal Remuneration Order case at the Fair Work Commission.
27 May 2019 -
Queensland teachers locked out for wearing badges
Teachers at Langports English College in Brisbane have been locked out of their workplace simply for wearing badges in support of fair and reasonable industrial claims.
24 May 2019 -
NAPLAN validity called into question
Peak bodies, teachers, parents and students are questioning the validity and future of NAPLAN testing after the disastrous roll-out of the online test last week.
24 May 2019 -
The fight for a progressive, fairer Australia must continue: Mark Morey, Unions NSW
Unions NSW has released a statement following the weekend's election result, with Secretary Mark Morey describing the result as disappointing while calling for continued campaigning and effort.
21 May 2019 -
Morrison has no mandate for regressive IR agenda: ACTU
The Morrison Government’s narrow re-election means it has no mandate for a regressive IR agenda, the peak body for working people has warned.
20 May 2019 -
Vale Bob Hawke, 1929-2019
It is with immense sorrow and gratitude that the Australian union movement acknowledges the passing of Bob Hawke.
17 May 2019