NSW Teachers Federation

Vote Yes for TAFE Action (video)

Say Yes to all questions on the ballot
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will conduct a postal ballot of TAFE teachers. In the ballot you will be asked whether you support a range of possible protected industrial actions. All members should vote yes to each form of industrial action.

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Devolution = destroying statewide staffing

The statewide staffing system is the promise to parents that a qualified teacher will be appointed to every class that every child in a NSW public school learns in.

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Vocational education and training consultation - have your say!

On Wednesday 28 September the NSW Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, announced a consultation on the future of the NSW vocational education and training (VET) sector. It is called Smart and Skilled: making NSW number one. Have your say!

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Insecure and casual work affects TAFE teachers (video)

On Friday 18 November ACTU President, Ged Kearney, spoke to TAFETA Council about the growing crisis of insecure work in Australia and the ACTU’s Secure Jobs, Better Future campaign.

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Chris Bonnor Speaks at October Council (video)

Chris Bonnor speaks at October council on data mined from the My School website and how this relates to resource and funding distribution.

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Government put on notice

School teachers across NSW sent a clear messaqe to the O'Farrell government: negotiate to achieve a fair and reasonable salary increase, or face disruption to schools at the start of the 2012 school year.

New Federation President takes office

Posted: 27 January 2012

Protected Action Ballot of TAFE teachers

Posted: 25 January 2012

Fair Work Australia orders TAFE Protected Action Ballot

Posted: 20 January 2012

Salaries update

Posted: 19 January 2012

AEU election notice

Posted: 10 January 2012

Teacher unionists appeal sentences

Posted: 14 December 2011

Bahrain Education International (EI) has launched a new Urgent Action Appeal on Bahrain, calling on its member organisations to contact...

Why school choice fails

Posted: 6 December 2011

If you want to see the direction that education reform is taking the country, pay a visit to my leafy, majority-black neighborhood in Washington....

Turkey gaols trade unionists

Posted: 5 December 2011

Education International Executive Board condemns unjust prison sentence on trade union activists in Turkey

Teachers, facing low salaries, moonlight in second jobs

Posted: 1 December 2011

Second jobs are not a new phenomenon for teachers, who have historically been paid less than other professionals. In 1981, about 11 percent of...

Two million public sector workers on strike

Posted: 1 December 2011

Tens of thousands of schools across the UK were closed as teachers joined what unions claimed as the biggest public sector strike for more than 30...

For-profit certification for teachers is booming

Posted: 29 November 2011

More than 110 alternative certification programs produce 40 percent of all new teachers in Texas, according to an analysis of Texas Education...

Teachers challenge privatisation

Posted: 29 November 2011

Teachers in Buenos Aires, Argentina, have announced plans to strike from 16-17 November against a bill that will establish a computerised rating...

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The NSW Teachers Federation has a proven record of fighting for the rights and needs of teachers, students and schools and our Public Education system.

Anthony Galluzzo, Stanmore Public School

Being a part of the union is an integral part of protecting teachers' rights and rights of all students to a free, high quality education.

Kelli Dykes, Macksvile High School

As a passionate supporter of public education and as a TAFE teacher, I'm proud to be a member of the Teachers Federation, which unites us across all sectors.

Geoff Turnbull, Randwick TAFE

For over 21 years, the Teachers Federation has given me the support and resources needed to deliver positive education to students in Campbelltown and Sydney.

Theresia Zadkovich, Bankstown North Public School

Through the union we have the collective power to look after each other.

Gemma Burrows, Kariong Mountains High School

All our students deserve the best education possible. The Federation unites supporters of public education to help make that happen.

Tim Mulroy, Murwillumbah High School

I care about the working conditions of teachers and the learning conditions of students, Federation provides both the support and action we need.

Lloyd Bowen, Chifley College, Bidwill & Mt Druitt Campus

I joined the Federation because I wanted to be part of an organisation that supports the work of teachers.

Michelle Cook , Shepherds Park Education and Training Unit

Being a member of the Teachers Federation is vital for all public schools teachers. It gives you support in your workplace and provides valuable professional training.

Martin Neville, Model Farms High School

As a public school teacher, the NSW Teachers Federation is the one organisation I can count on.

Lindy Nolan, Wiley Park Girls High School

Standing together is the only way to make sure we are strong enough to achieve better conditions and pay, which translates into a better education for our kids.

Kristil-Rae Mobbs, Bombala

The Federation is democratic organisation run by and for its members, securing the right for all students to receive a quality, free education with a basis in excellence.

Neal Reed, Gilgandra High School

I am proud to be a member of a strong, committed union that supports all its members.

Sarah Anderson, Holroyd SSP

I am proud to be a part of a democratic process that fights for the egalitarian values that I believe in.

Jack Galvin Waight, Irrawang High School

Well resourced public education has always been our aim and continues to be a goal worth fighting for.

Stewart Vidler, Orange High School

Being a member of the Federation is an insurance policy that enables me to fulfil my obligations as a teacher on a day to day basis.

Fiona Bergman, Burke Ward Public School

I believe in the protection and promotion of workers rights and conditions; I believe in the principle of stronger together; I believe in public education and the Teachers Federation.

Xiaohong Chu, Ultimo TAFE

The Federation works to maintain and improve my working conditions and to ensure that students have a high quality public education system.

Cecilie Yates, Engadine High School

It means a lot to me that members stand together and unite to fight for working conditions and pay.

Lina Lay, Homebush Boys High School

If teachers don't stand up for themselves, no one else will do it for them. Through the union, teachers can take a united stand for the things we believe in.

John Morris, Sir Joseph Banks High School

I believe in a collective voice, equity, protecting my rights at work and providing quality public education for every child in NSW.

Katherine Azida, Figtree High School

I believe in the value of public education and there is no stronger supporter of public education than the NSW Teachers Federation.

Kathy Deacon, Villawood East Public School

The Teachers Federation is a place where people can come together to defend and protect a free, secular, universal and strong public education system.

Trish McCombie, Cromer Public School

Collegiality, belief in the principles of public education, a strong united voice and unwavering support are the reasons I am an active member of the Federation.

Laurel Staden, Macksville Public School

The Federation ensures that our community will continue to have an effective education system allowing all people to access the means for them to succeed.

Pete Adcock, Walcha Central School

Being with like minded people has encouraged a passion and desire to stand up for my rights and the rights of every child in classrooms across NSW.

Lauren How, Kiama High School

Every real gain in education that has been won has been fought for by our union.

Adam Preedy, Oak Flats High School

The Federation allows me to contribute to the betterment of teachers in Public Education and therefore provide a quality education for the students we teach.

Kristin Hardge, Braddock Public School