News
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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 -
An election reminder from the IEU
For those who haven’t yet voted, Saturday is our chance to vote for a fairer future!
15 May 2019 -
First ACTU president since Hawke to present minimum wage case: Workplace Express
For the first time in four decades, the ACTU will tomorrow roll out its president to make final submissions to the FWC's annual wage review as it seeks to buttress the union movement and Labor Party's focus on a "living wage" ahead of Saturday's Federal election.
14 May 2019 -
Your Union talking with you
The IEU is in the middle of another great leap forward in engaging and communicating with you, our valued members.
10 May 2019 -
May Day rally and family day
On Sunday 5 May, Unions NSW hosted the annual May Day celebrations in Sydney, with thousands of workers taking to the streets in a rally before enjoying Union stalls and free fairground rides in the afternoon.
06 May 2019 -
Fiji police attack union members on May Day
The IEUA stands in solidarity with FTU (Fiji Teachers Union) and FTA (Fijian Teachers Association) members and all other union members in Fiji as they face a further attack on their human rights, their working rights and their rights to union association.
02 May 2019