| The President Writes |
Silence is not an option Federation’s annual conference, at which about 600 delegates from across NSW came together July 1–3, was a wonderful celebration of union activism that defines our union. |
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| Annual Conference |
Campaign aims to reduce teacher workload Federation is to embark on a campaign to achieve reductions in teacher workload. |
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| Professional issues |
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect Good quality working relationships are pivotal in successful workplaces, writes JOHN IRVING. |
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| Campaigns |
Left out in the cold by federal funding formula Toormina High School’s want list might not nearly be as long as it is if the federal government funded public and private schools at the same amount per student. |
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| Industrial relations |
Bennelong residents tell of life under WorkChoices A woman who worked at a nursing home bravely told a Bennelong Your Rights @ Work public forum on industrial relations in Australia how she was threatened by the boss about joining a union. |
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| Event |
Annual conference held Federation's annual conference was held July 1-3, addressing issues of concern to teachers. |
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| Professional issues |
National literacy and numeracy tests from 2008 NSW students in years 3,5,7, and 9 will take part in national literacy and numeracy tests from 2008, NSW Education Minister John Della Bosca announced on July 24. |
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| Federation |
Journal under review Federation’s journal, Education, is the subject of a comprehensive review, including a survey, focus groups and the opportunity for members to make submissions. |
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| Finance |
Super super scheme changes State Superannuation Scheme members can now elect to salary sacrifice compulsory employee contributions to the scheme, reports ROD BROWN. |
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| Working conditions |
D-G to look at classroom formula Two infants classes are forced to share a classroom for a primary literacy program because of the loss of a demountable classroom, Director-General Michael Coutts-Trotter witnessed at The Rock Central School on July 20. |
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| Finance |
Specialised tax information for teachers The Australian Taxation Offices (ATO) advises you have until October 31 to lodge your tax return, unless it is prepared by a registered tax agent. |
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| Event |
Hiroshima Day march/rally The Hiroshima Day march/rally will be held on Sunday August 5. |
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| Environment |
Spreading the word on clean energy A campaign to spread the message about clean energy has begun, with students and teachers of Moruya High School combining to create a human sign spelling the words, “Our future”. |
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