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Read our NewsExtra’s discussing important union news below:

  • NewsExtra: Greater Sydney Adventist Schools – Vote NO!

    The IEU recently conducted a survey asking members whether they would vote YES or NO to the proposed EA. An overwhelming 91% of participants indicated they would vote NO. Based on this strong feedback, the IEU is recommending a NO vote. The current offer is not acceptable and fails to deliver entitlements in line with…

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  • NewsExtra: NSW CSA Christian Schools – Vote YES!

     Here’s the latest NewsExtra update for IEU members in NSW CSA Christian Schools.  After protracted bargaining, the IEU has finally reached an agreement for two new replacement multi-enterprise agreements (MEAs) for teachers and general staff in NSW Christian schools represented by Christian Schools Australia (CSA).  Both MEAs will have a nominal expiry date of 31…

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  • NewsExtra: Catholic systemic schools – vote YES for your Enterprise Agreement

    The IEU has been bargaining since October 2024 for new enterprise agreements (EAs) for teachers and general employees in 10 NSW and ACT Catholic dioceses (excluding Catholic Schools Broken Bay). Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese is bargaining with this group but for a separate EA that generally reflects the main EA. The EAs will have a…

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  • NewsExtra: Indie Education EA: Why Vote YES?

    From early 2025, the IEUA NSW/ACT, along with other IEUA branches, has been bargaining for a new enterprise agreement (EA) for teachers and general employees employed by Indie Education across Australia. The union has now reached agreement and has been advised that a vote on the EA will be conducted by the employer through a…

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  • NewsExtra: Catholic Systemic EA close to a vote

    The IEU has been bargaining since October 2024 for new enterprise agreements (EAs) for teachers and general employees in 10 NSW and ACT Catholic dioceses (excluding Catholic Schools Broken Bay). Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese is bargaining with the other employers for a separate EA that generally reflects the main EA. The union has now reached…

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  • NewsExtra: Greater Sydney Adventist Teachers

    As you may be aware, bargaining has commenced for a new enterprise agreement (EA) to replace the current agreement which expires in January 2026. The Conference is of the opinion that they are close to finalising their offer and putting the EA to a vote. The IEU however believes that such a vote would be…

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  • NewsExtra: Bargaining update Model A schools (teachers and support staff)

    The multi-enterprise agreements (MEAs) covering a group of seven Catholic independent schools (called Model A) expire on 31 December 2025. The union has commenced bargaining for two new MEAs, one for teachers and one for support staff. Organisers have visited all seven schools to discuss with members their claims for the new MEAs. Read the…

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  • Brindabella: Comparison of pay and conditions

    The IEU has received confirmation from Christian Community Ministries (CCM) of their intention to seek an order from the Fair Work Commission to provide that the Christian Community Ministries Schools Enterprise Agreement 2024 (CCM EA) will apply to existing teachers employed prior to the transfer of business at Brindabella Christian College (BCC). In response to…

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