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Curriculum approach is classic Gillard
Lack of consultation and inadequate time to prepare for changes symptomatic of education minister out of touch with how schools operate.
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More league tables signal a new low
Unions nationwide committed to non-cooperation with NAPLAN if government refuses to act.
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Angry TAFE teachers stand up for their rights
Town Hall strike meeting calls on State Government to negotiate for an overdue fair settlement.
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Primary Activists Conference
Funding available to attend gathering that will develop strategies for campaign on staffing, conditions and release time.
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October 2008

The President Writes

Far from fresh
The Rees Government's approach to salaries is the same old approach that has been taken on so many occasions in the past.

Campaigns

5pc salaries adjustment claim lodged with IRC
The economic climate and DET's inadequate salaries offer has sparked an unprecedented move by Federation.

Campaigns

Salary offer is unacceptable
DET's proposed trade-offs to fund its salaries offer are unnecessary and unacceptable.

Campaigns

Firth must act on staffing
The new Education Minister can fix the school staffing dispute.

Campaigns

Action achieves transfer justice
A threatened strike has won a priority transfer for a deputy principal.

Campaigns

Greater federal investment needed now
Time is short, so get lobbying on greater federal education funding.

Equity issues

Needy students miss out on crucial support
Disadvantaged schools have been cut from the Priority Action Schools program.

Finance

Super funds take a hit
Accumulation funds have inferior super provision compared to SSS and SASS.

Working conditions

OH&S Act can rein in bad behaviour
The Occupational Health and Safety Act can be a powerful tool when dealing with unacceptable behaviours in our schools.

Federation

Council farewells Maree
Maree O'Halloran was praised at her last Federation Council as President in September.

Charity

Stewart House finances falter
Without a dramatic increase in regular salary deductions from teachers, Stewart House services will have to be cut.

Federation

Membership has its rewards
A new member has won a trip to Paris.

Professional issues

Assessment changes draw ire
Markers of Society and Culture Personal Interest Projects held stopwork action on September 12 in opposition to proposed changes to the assessment of HSC Society and Culture.

Finance

Excellent financial position
The Teachers Credit Union has moved to assure account holders.

Event

Spectacular reaches a milestone
The Schools Spectacular is celebrating 25 years.

Equity issues

Australian civil rights not equal
A campaign is underway to restore the rights of construction workers.

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