For everyone From your branch secretary: cool, calm and collective 15 Jun 2020 AEU membership has increased nationally as educators realise the value of being a union member in these challenging and unpredictable times.
For everyone From your president: Putting members first during COVID-19 15 Jun 2020 While debate raged about government decisions during the pandemic, the AEU was able to work effectively with DET, employers and the government to provide support to our members.
Early Childhood Reaching agreements 15 Jun 2020 The AEU has negotiated unprecedented in-principle agreements in early childhood, with significant increases in salaries for educators and pay parity for teachers with their school colleagues. Now we are calling on government to meet the costs.
For everyone A shock to their system 15 Jun 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented threat to the economic ideology driving neoliberal governments, writes BEN ELTHAM.
TAFE & Adult Provision Two reviews, separate visions 15 Jun 2020 While TAFE is at the centre of a Victorian VET review, it has been completely sidelined in a federal inquiry more focused on taking care of business.
TAFE & Adult Provision Challenging times for disability 15 Jun 2020 Disability workers have adapted quickly to support their clients during an extremely challenging time for the sector.
For everyone COVID and beyond 15 Jun 2020 The AEU has worked to support members in a range of important ways, including health and safety measures, secure wages and the working-from-home allowances.
Early Childhood Three-year-old kindergarten rolls out 12 Mar 2020 Three-year-old kindergarten has rolled out across six local government areas (LGAs) with a 90% participation rate in the program’s first year.
Early Childhood Early childhood validation training 12 Mar 2020 The AEU has put together a free workshop to help set you on a successful path towards validation.
Early Childhood VECTEA/EEEA update 12 Mar 2020 The Department of Education and Training is now involved in the bargaining process to facilitate meetings with employer representatives around workload and salaries.
Early Childhood Mentoring in early childhood 12 Mar 2020 Registrations are now open for the Effective Mentoring Program.
For everyone Support for members affected by bushfires 12 Mar 2020 For many, the start to 2020 was dominated by bushfires. The AEU has been visiting members in affected areas throughout Term 1, to check on their welfare and inform them about the AEU bushfire relief fund.
Early Childhood What kind of activist are you? 12 Mar 2020 It can take a while to shape your own identity as an activist and find out what sort of action feels right for you.
Early Childhood Sign a postcard for Preschool Funding Now! 12 Mar 2020 As part of our Preschool Funding Now campaign, we are asking members to make contact with your local Liberal or
Early Childhood Standing up for early childhood education 12 Mar 2020 After years of lobbying governments, we are finally seeing firm commitments to early childhood education.
Schools Teacher wage increases around the nation 12 Mar 2020 As we develop our log of claims for Victorian teachers, it is worth taking a look at recent salary increases achieved by AEU branches in other states and territories.
Schools Clearing the air 12 Mar 2020 The AEU has been working closely with the department on occupational health and safety concerns associated with the bushfires.
Schools The AEU demands increased support for principals to deal with school infrastructure 12 Mar 2020 It is unreasonable for principals to continue to be expected to plan and manage school infrastructure under the current model.
Schools What the principal class wants from the next agreement 12 Mar 2020 Principal class members have been sharing their views about what they would like in the next log of claims.
Schools Improving ES conditions in the agreement 12 Mar 2020 ES members should be raising any proposed improvements to the Schools Agreement with their sub-branch during Term 1.