The Government’s proposed changes to Australia’s industrial relations laws will leave working people worse off, with cuts to take home pay and conditions, fewer rights, and less job security. The removal of the two-year suspension of the “Better Off Overall Test” was just one problem, the Bill leaves workers worse off in many other areas. The […]
ACTU President Michele O’Neil and Secretary Sally McManus are in Canberra defending workers’ rights in relation to the Morrison government’s proposed Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Economic Recovery) Bill 2020. The ACTU’s submission (which you can read in full here) includes three arguments against the Bill which they see as a return to the WorkChoices […]
The following is an opinion piece as part of the IEU Speaks series written by the IEU Federal Branch. Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. […] Unless these rights have […]
Union win on support staff stand down dispute From the IEU NSW/ACT branch 28 April 2020 After taking a stand down dispute to the Fair Work Commission in early April, on behalf of support staff at All Saints Grammar at Belmore, the IEU has managed to secure a major win on behalf of our members. […]
Your union is awaiting a statement from the Premier about the situation in WA. Here there may be a stronger case for staff who aren’t vulnerable being present at school, with appropriate safeguards. The actual and gradual return to school physically of students has and will vary from state to state/territory. Your comments and feedback […]
Information about the spread of COVID-19 is as rampant as the virus itself. Please refer to reliable sources such as the Department of Health website – it is there that you will find the most up-to-date measures for the prevention of the virus as well as statistics on its spread. In addition to the potential […]
Members of the IEUA WA Branch Executive holding signs in support of IWD2020 On International Women’s Day, IEU members are called to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, and campaign for Gender Equality. International Women’s Day is time to reflect on progress and to call for change. It’s important to celebrate the courage and determination of the […]
There is a lot of concern about the Novel Coronavirus. In an effort to give concerned citizens a central repository for the latest information, the State Ministers for Education and Health in conjunction with Catholic and Independent schools are directing all parties to the WA Department of Health website: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus The peak agency with responsibility […]
Following the completion of the State Inquiry into Wage Theft in July, the Report based on that inquiry has been released which includes 28 recommendations for both Commonwealth and State governments, proposed by the author of the report, former WA Industrial Relations Commissioner Tony Beech, based on submissions to the Inquiry. Read the Full Report […]
Further to the media release below, the IEUA-QNT is requesting member support from all state branch members by clicking here and signing this petition. The petition will be forwarded to the Queensland IEU branch for presentation to the employer. The following gives some background about this urgent action. MEDIA RELEASE from our Queensland […]
Download the AEC Post-Election Report here Includes the results of the recent IEU elections. According to Section 198 of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (“the Act”) and the regulations an organisation must make the Post-Election Report and the organisation’s response to the report (if applicable) available to members. Further, Regulation 141(4) of the Fair Work (Registered […]
The Federal Court has held that the investigation commenced by the Registered Organisations Commission (ROC) into Australian Manufacturing Union (AWU) donations from over a decade ago was improper and should not have commenced. These donations were never a secret. They were declared to the Australian Electoral Commission as required. From the beginning, the AWU has […]
Wednesday 28 August 2019 is Gender Pay Day.This date illustrates the 59 additional days from the end of the previous financial year that women must work in order to earn the same amount as men earn in twelve months. Gender Pay Day is an important reminder of the continuing barriers women face in accessing the […]
We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2019 CBCA Book Week Awards. One of the winners and two of the honoured books are by West Australian authors and illustrators! Congratulations to all the winners – as usual all finalists were incredibly rich and visually stunning contributors to the vast body of Australia Children’s […]
When: Wednesday 12 June 2019Where: Ivan Sands Boardroom, IEUA WA Branch, Suite 17, 63 Knutsford Avenue, Rivervale Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm The following reports will be presented: President’s Annual ReportGeneral Secretary’s Annual ReportIndependent Education Union of Western Australia, Union of EmployeesAnnual Financial Report 2018Independent Education Union of Australia, WA BranchAnnual Financial Report 2018 The meeting will […]
ME Bank is owned by industry super funds and partners with many unions to provide good deals to members. Find out more here This article is part of the ME Financial Literacy Series. Always read the PDS before undertaking a contract or making a change to your finances. This article is general advice only. The […]
Your union, the IEUA WA Branch is supporting the national initiative being implemented by the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership which is being funded by the Government of Western Australia, in conjunction with the Australian Government and all other state and territory governments. The Australian Teacher Workforce Data (ATWD) project is an exciting […]