Union campaigning is a time investment worth your while
11 February 2020
Section: News
In keeping with the idea that you should give your time to the things that make the biggest difference, devote some of your time to participating in Federation activities, says member activist Guv Johal
Vale Enid Hokin
10 February 2020
Section: News
Late last year Enid Hokin, Life Member and former Executive member and Officer of Federation, died peacefully at home aged 87.
Religious Freedom Bill to take away rights of others
10 February 2020
Section: News
At the end of last year, while bushfires roared across NSW and smoke blanketed Sydney, the Prime Minister released the second draft of the Religious Discrimination Bill. At the time, Scott Morrison was accused of using the haze of bushfires to release a flawed and damaging Bill.
A model of teacher union effectiveness in changing times
7 February 2020
Section: News
A new doctoral thesis outlines how Federation has strategically responded to neoliberalism and marketisation affecting the working conditions of teachers in NSW.
Members coordinate emergency and school supply drives for fire victims
4 February 2020
Section: News
Students whose South Coast homes were destroyed by bushfire have returned to school with new backpacks filled with supplies thanks to a fundraiser coordinated by two members.
Set up for the best possible start: Future Teacher Scholarships
24 January 2020
Section: News
Federation’s $4000 Future Teacher Scholarships enrich recipients beyond financial support, awardees embarking on their teaching careers in 2020 can attest.
Wrong site for Bega campus
15 December 2019
Section: News
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee has chosen the wrong location for the Bega TAFE construction project.
Different paths — same direction
15 December 2019
Section: News
It’s never too early or too late to come to Federation activism. In fact, there’s never been a better time
Campaign goes on…
14 December 2019
Section: News
For decades, school funding has been an area of contested policy between governments. This year was to be the final year of the original “Gonski agreements”.
Make time for consultation
13 December 2019
Section: News
Cuts to the Department and TAFE and the implementation of Local Schools, Local Decisions and Smart and Skilled have led to many teachers feeling isolated from key decisions in their workplace.
Survey will guide salary bargaining
12 December 2019
Section: News
Federation has been holding meetings with TAFE members to undertake a survey and discuss upcoming enterprise bargaining.
Union stands with Pacific educators
11 December 2019
Section: News
A high-level conference of Pacific teacher unions has heard how government reforms are undermining public education in the region.
Aquatic classroom brings wave of benefits
10 December 2019
Section: News
Knowledge and confidence in and around aquatic environments — as well as an increased awareness of risks and dangers in the water — play a lead role in the development of public school students participating in the School Swimming and Water Safety Program.
Statewide meetings endorse new award
10 December 2019
Section: News
Federation members came together at more than 200 venues across the state on 5 December to overwhelmingly endorse the new salaries and conditions Award for the next two years
There’s nothing casual about teaching
9 December 2019
Section: News
Communication with casual teachers, Compliance monitoring and reporting, Additional opportunities for temporary teachers in rural and remote areas and School staffing
Lessons bridge swimming gap
9 December 2019
Section: News
With the summer break approaching, enjoying a swim at the beach, in a river, lake or pool is part of Australian life over the increasingly hot summer holidays
Program saves children from deep trouble
9 December 2019
Section: News
On a sunny summer’s day at picturesque North Sydney Olympic Pool — with the harbour lapping at the door and the iconic bridge towering overhead — it has to be the best classroom in the world.
If not now, when?
8 December 2019
Section: News
How can we get action on climate change when the Premier of NSW and other political leaders refuse to talk about it?
Chalk one up for teachers on front
8 December 2019
Section: News
Members of the public education community have reached out to assist those in need during the current bushfire season in a range of ways
I’m thinking about retiring. What should I do?
7 December 2019
Section: News
Before you submit your retirement notification to the Department of Education you should seek personal financial advice from a licensed provider.
Money to TV star would be better spent on TAFE
6 December 2019
Section: News
TV host and tradie Scott Cam will be paid $345,000 (excluding GST) over 15 months for his role as National Careers Ambassador, while the Morrison government continues to undermine the TAFE system.