NSW Teachers Federation: Education Online: December 2008 Index

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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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December 2008

The President Writes

Hectic campaigning year
Federation is doing everything it can to achieve a fair and reasonable resolution to the current disputes.

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Campaigns

Negotiated settlement or 48-hour stoppage will go ahead
In seeking a resolution, Federation has negotiated in good faith with the Department and Ministry.

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Campaigns

No service transfer, no incentive
A teacher from a harder to staff country school has been denied a service transfer.

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Campaigns

Retired troops called to help TAFE
'Dad's Army' is outraged at the insulting salaries offer.

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Campaigns

Schools funding increases welcomed
The National Partnerships funding is a step in the right direction.

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Professional issues

Don't rush through HSC changes
Federation seeks full discussion of proposed HSC changes.

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Equity issues

Minister responds positively on PAS
Verity Firth has instructed the Department to meet with Federation to discuss Priority Action Schools program methodology.

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Working conditions

OH&S standards at risk
A national occupational health and safety review may reduce standards.

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Workers' rights

ABCC campaign continues
Charges have been dropped, but the unfair laws remain.

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Equity issues

So many reasons for maternity leave
Paid maternity leave is a vital economic measure in the 2009 Budget.

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Federation

Fruit bats, poetry and peace
Federation's Sam Lewis Peace and Environment Awards have been announced for 2008.

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Professional issues

Klein fails report card test
Learning from New York about education would be like adopting the US model for health care, says NSW politician.

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