Join the IEUWA – Independent Education Union of Australia WA Branch

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Joining your union is one of the most empowering actions you can take in ensuring you have a voice in determining your working conditions.

Together we can work together to keep the rights we’ve worked hard for – and win new ones.

Before joining, please read the IEUWA’s Industrial Assistance Policy.

Because our membership is so diverse we have different membership options to suit your needs.

Check membership options and rates here

Select which membership type is most appropriate for your situation in the form below keeping in mind we have membership options for the following:

Teacher/Educator/Relief/Admin/Support Staff
Education Assistants and ATAs
Early Career Teachers
ELICOS
Registered Training Organisations
Student/Pre-Service Teachers [membership is free for current university and TAFE students enrolled in education-related courses.]

Once your membership form is processed you’ll receive a welcome email including some important information about your membership as well as your membership number (which is also included at the bottom of every email we send you).

You’re taking the first step to being part of a strong voice for improving your working conditions – well done!

– Step 1 of 3

I hereby apply for membership of the Independent Education Union of Australia WA Branch (ABN 59 914 290 495) (IEUA WA Branch). I hereby apply for membership of the Independent Education Union of Western Australia, Union of Employees (ABN 68 525 870 113) (IEUWA). I hereby appoint IEUWA and IEUA WA Branch as my agent and I authorise IEUWA and IEUA WA Branch to represent me in any industrial matter or dispute. This authority to represent me may be withdrawn by written request. I request that the membership subscription, including any increase, as determined by the Executive, be charged to my nominated account. This authority is to apply until cancelled in writing by me. I must give a minimum of 14 days’ notice of my intention to resign my membership. I acknowledge that if joining with a pre-existing issue, assistance is at the discretion of the Union Secretary and back payment of contributions shall be required as per the IEU Industrial Assistance Policy found here: https://ieuwa.org.au/member-connect/workplace-issues/industrial-assistance-policy/ *

I have read and understood the above

Referred by (optional)

Please write the name of the IEU member who referred you

Are you joining with an issue? *

Please read the Industrial Assistance Policy regarding Joining with an Issue: https://ieuwa.org.au/member-connect/workplace-issues/industrial-assistance-policy/ *

Have you read the Industrial Assistance Policy? Clauses relating to Joining with an Issue are Clauses 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
Do you understand that membership is not automatic and in the case of joining with an issue, the potential member shall pay to the IEUA WA Branch a minimum three months’ union fees in arrears. The Branch Secretary will determine the extent of advice and/or assistance, any conditions and the amount of fees in arrears on a case-by-case basis.

Membership Type *

Early Career Teacher (in your first three years of teaching)
Education Assistant/ATAs
ELICOS/Registered Training Organisations
Student/Pre-Service Teacher
Teacher/Educator/Relief/Admin/Support Staff

Your union offers different membership types according to your employment type. Student/Pre-Service Teachers do not pay registration fees until they are employed as teachers and continue their membership. For a full list of rates, please visit our Membership Fees page under Join Now

Prefix *

Please include prefix if not listed above

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Preferred Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Do you wish to be recorded as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent? *

Postal Address

Address (Unit number/Street Number Street Name) *

Suburb *

State *

Please note that you must be a resident of WA in order to be a member of this union. However, you may list an out-of-state address for mailing purposes.

Postcode *

Phone and Email

Personal email (if you are specifying a hotmail, Google or Bigpond address, please add us to your list of trusted recipients) *

Personal email: Please use your personal email. Student emails will not be accepted *

Work email – Personal email addresses are the union's preferred method as all content exchanged at your place of work is the property of your employer – something to consider!

Preferred contact email – please select one only *

Personal email
Work email

Home phone

Mobile phone *

Tell us a little about your educational journey so far

Where did you attend high school?

If you're a mature-aged student, where did you work/study previously?

Where are you currently studying? *

When will you complete your course?

If your institution is not listed, please write it below

Employment or Study Details

Where are you currently employed?

If your school is not included, please write it below

Job Title

If your position is not included, please write it below

Department/Area

If your department or area is not included, please write it below

Staff Type *

Occupancy *

Please note your first year of employment *

Please record as MM/YY

FOR EDUCATORS ONLY – please specify your teaching year level

FOR EDUCATORS ONLY – Registration Status

Membership Rates and Payment Options (not applicable for Student/Pre-Service Teachers)

Student/Pre-Service Teachers’ membership is complementary throughout the course of their study. If you are a Student/Pre-Service Teacher, please go through to the ‘Submit’ button to lodge your membership.

Membership Rates for Teacher/Educator/Relief/Admin/Support Staff

Membership Rates for ELICOS and RTO staff

Please note that some text refers to educators in schools only.

Education Assistant Membership Rates

Early Career Teachers Membership Rates

Please read and tick the box to proceed *

I understand that Subscriptions are based on gross annual salary and are payable by direct debit from my nominated credit card or bank account.

Salary Level – please select a level from the drop-down menu below – your membership cannot be processed without this information *

Have you selected your salary level? You cannot proceed without providing this information. *

I have selected my current salary level. As my union fees are dependent on this information, the onus is on me to notify the Union of any changes.

Early Career Teachers Year Level (this determines your subscription rate as per the chart above) *

Education Assistants Salary Level *

Please select your payment method: *

Direct Debit (bank account)
MasterCard or Visa

Please register your credit card: *

Credit card Registered

Payment Frequency – Direct Debit (bank account) – in the case where you join mid-payment cycle, there will be a gap payment deduction *

Fortnightly
Monthly (please choose whether you want your deduction to occur on the 1st or 20th day of the month in the next field)
Quarterly (please note the payment will be deducted on the first business day of February, May, August and November)

For fortnightly Direct Debits, please nominate your next pay date.

For monthly Direct Debits, please nominate which date of the month you wish the deduction to occur. Many members align their payment with their pay date.

1st of the month
20th of the month

Payment Frequency – MasterCard or Visa – in the case where you join mid-payment cycle, there will be a gap payment deduction *

Monthly (please choose whether you want your deduction to occur on the 1st or 20th day of the month in the next field)
Quarterly (please note the payment will be deducted on the first business day of February, May, August and November)

For Monthly payments, please nominate which date of the month you wish the deduction to occur. Many members align their payment with their pay date.

1st of the month
20th of the month

I authorise you – Independent Education Union – ACPA User ID No: 067975 to arrange for funds to be debited from my account at the financial institution identified below and as prescribed below through the Bulk Electronic Clearing Systems (BECS). This authorisation is to remain in force in accordance with the terms described in the IEUA WA Branch Direct Debit Service Agreement below. I authorise the following: 1. The Direct Debit User to verify the details of the above mentioned account with my Financial Institution. 2. The Financial Institution to release information allowing the Debit User to verify the above mentioned account details. *

Please read and tick the box to proceed

IEUA WA BRANCH DIRECT DEBIT SERVICE AGREEMENT *

I have read the Direct Debit Agreement and understand the terms and conditions. *

1. Membership subscriptions shall be debited either fortnightly or monthly. All fortnightly debits will be processed on Thursdays. All monthly debits will be processed on the 1st business day of each month.
2. The IEUA shall provide not less than 14 days’ notice to Members of any variation of debit arrangements.
3. The IEUA reserves the right to review from time to time the membership subscriptions and to increase the debit to the relevant subscription.
4. A Member shall provide 14 days’ notice in writing to the IEUA to terminate or alter direct debit arrangements.
5. It is the responsibility of the Member to notify the IEUA in advance of periods of unpaid leave such as Maternity Leave to be eligible for the
reduced rate. Membership subscriptions are payable during all paid leave such as Long Service Leave.
6. Any dispute relating to incorrect or wrongful debit must be directed to the IEUA in the first instance.
7. Please be advised that direct debit is not available on all accounts and it is the responsibility of the Member to check with their Financial
Institution before completing a Direct Debit Request.
8. It is the responsibility of the Member to ensure that sufficient clear funds are available in the relevant account by the due date to permit the
payment of this debit item in accordance with the Direct Debit Request and this Agreement.
9. When the due date for payment falls on a day which is not a Business Day in the place of lodgement and the Member is unsure when the debit
will be processed the Member should inquire direct to the Financial Institution.
10. When a debit payment is returned unpaid by the Financial Institution to the IEUA the Member will be contacted regarding account details and
for payment of outstanding amount.
11. Direct Debit Request forms will be stored in a secure location and privacy accorded to Members’ details.
12. This IEUA Direct Debit Service Agreement is to be retained for your records.

Account Name *

Financial Institution *

BSB *

Account Number *

Many thanks for completing your membership application. Please make sure you have included the following information: *

Personal details
Place of work
Salary level
Financial information

Your membership will be processed within 3 business days.

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