Inquiry underlines systemic neglect
1 April 2021
Section: Columns
The report of the independent inquiry into Valuing the Teaching Profession rightly identified schools populated by high numbers of English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) students as being further affected by disadvantage.
Why women need to lead for better remuneration and working conditions
31 March 2021
Section: Columns
The culture of education systems and their management structures, wages, working conditions and organisational practices transmit strong messages about the value placed on the contribution and participation of women.
NSW Government ‘grab for cash’ puts scone TAFE’s future at risk
30 March 2021
Section: Media Release
The NSW Teachers Federation condemns the sale of Scone TAFE college to Racing NSW.
Teachers walk off the job as NSW Government fails to solve school staffing crisis
30 March 2021
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation members at Forster Public School walked off the job today over the NSW Government’s failure to properly staff schools in rural and remote parts of the state.
Medowie members take action over Government neglect
29 March 2021
Section: News
NSW Teachers Federation members at Medowie Public School walked off the job today after voting for industrial action over the Berejiklian Government’s neglect of staffing issues, particularly school counselling roles.
Teachers vindicated and validated
29 March 2021
Section: Columns
It was a privilege, on behalf of all Federation members, to be presented with the final report of the “Valuing the teaching profession” inquiry by its chair The Hon Dr Geoff Gallop.
Land traditions cool for school
28 March 2021
Section: News
The devastating bushfires that swept through NSW at the end of 2019 and into 2020 have taught us the importance of respecting the land and of learning from the traditional owners about being responsible for, and caring for, country.
NSW Government fails to solve school staffing crisis
26 March 2021
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation members at Lake Macquarie High School walked off the job today over the NSW Government’s failure to properly staff schools in rural and remote parts of the state.
10 years of neglect for Medowie community
26 March 2021
Section: News
It has been a decade since the NSW Liberal-National Government promised the Medowie community a public high school, despite the area struggling with over-capacity primary schools and the approval of more than 1000 new homes.
Teacher shortage sparks teacher walkout in Riverina
25 March 2021
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation members at Darlington Point Public School near Griffith have today walked off the job over the Government’s failure to properly staff schools in rural and regional areas.
Understand anxiety to support students with disability: new CPL podcast
25 March 2021
Section: News
The CPL Podcast has returned in 2021 with a regular fortnightly release during school terms.
‘Union mob’ speaks up for First Nations voice
24 March 2021
Section: News
As the deadline looms for submissions to the Government’s proposed framework for a First Nations voice, Federation joined Indigenous unionists from around the country in Canberra for one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander delegations to Parliament House.
Join us to rally for refugees
24 March 2021
Section: News
As a social justice union, Federation rejects racism, xenophobia and intolerance and aims to demonstrate these values with a strong presence at this weekend’s Palm Sunday Peace Rally for Refugees.
New federal campaign set to make public education funding a top election issue
23 March 2021
Section: News
Teachers and principals have had enough of federal political parties failing to take their share of responsibility for public school funding and intend to make it a major issue at the next election, Federation President Angelo Gavrielatos said today.
Casual Vacancy for Deputy Secretary (Post Schools)
22 March 2021
Section: Administration
Nominations are hereby invited for the following position: Deputy Secretary (Post Schools)
Offer helps you introduce colleagues to union
20 March 2021
Section: News
For a short time, Federation will be offering one term of free membership in a bid to encourage new members and build union density within workplaces.
All aboard, ARTEXPRESS is coming to town
20 March 2021
Section: News
Outstanding student artworks created for the 2020 HSC examination in Visual Arts will feature in a series of dynamic exhibitions across the state this year.
NSW school staffing crisis worsens in rural and remote areas
16 March 2021
Section: Media Release
Staff at Wentworth Public School and Buronga Public School near Mildura on the NSW-Victoria border have joined the list of remote schools concerned about the crisis in staffing.
Harmony Week 2021
14 March 2021
Section: News
Harmony Week celebrates multiculturalism and diversity in Australia – a time to share our cultural heritage, practices, beliefs, identities and languages.
Teacher shortage hits Orange as minister visits
11 March 2021
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation members at Canobolas Rural Technology High School (CRTHS) in Orange have given Education Minister Sarah Mitchell an ultimatum over 11 unfilled teacher positions at their school.
More teachers walk off the job over school staffing crisis
4 March 2021
Section: Media Release
NSW Teachers Federation members at Merriwa Central School in the Upper Hunter have taken industrial action today and walked off the job over significant staffing problems.