Drop in VET students at odds with National Skills Week message
2 September 2019
Section: News
The continued decline in the number of students enrolled with nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) makes a mockery of the government’s National Skills Week, Australian Education Union Federal TAFE Secretary Maxine Sharkey said.
Quality education for all requires us all
2 September 2019
Section: News
Federation has launched a statewide campaign aimed at achieving tangible improvements and equitable resourcing for students with disability in public education.
Women’s Conference: ‘The Power of our Voices’
1 September 2019
Section: News
The theme for this year’s Federation’s Women’s Conference was “The Power of our Voices”, with the aim to develop women’s activism and feminism through relevant keynote speakers, a panel session and workshops.
Women in education
31 August 2019
Section: News
Reproductive Health Care Reform — Decriminalising Abortion
Wear It Purple Day 2019
30 August 2019
Section: News
Federation joined with more than 750 schools, universities, community organisations and workplaces to celebrate Wear It Purple Day, and to show young rainbow people that they have respect, acceptance and support.
Facta Non Verba
30 August 2019
Section: Columns
The Latin motto at my school, Punchbowl Boys’ High School, was Facta Non Verba — deeds, not words. As young boys, we were told that people should be judged on their actions, not just their words.
Multicultural matters
EAL/D provision, Intensive English Centres and Adult Migrant English Program
Overturned expenses decision to benefit others
29 August 2019
Section: News
Federation has successfully overturned a decision by the Department of Education that has led to members having certainty over their rights to access Transferred Officers Compensation when transferring under Section 51A.
It’s time to close the gender pay gap
28 August 2019
Section: News
As public education teachers we believe in a fair start for all our students.
ACARA masks truth about NAPLAN data
28 August 2019
Section: News
ACARA’s ‘nothing to see here’ approach to the NAPLAN 2019 data release and its mishandling of the NAPLAN online debacle has reinforced yet again the need for a comprehensive review of the entire NAPLAN testing regime.
Statewide solution to inequity involves raising the school staffing entitlement
28 August 2019
Section: News
System failures are denying the necessary resources and staffing that schools need to realise the potential of rural students, says Federation Acting Deputy President Henry Rajendra.
Book Reviews
27 August 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Little Frida, Just Flesh & Blood, Accidental Feminists, Some Kids series and Modern HERstory.
Unite to advance profession
27 August 2019
Section: News
Reach deep into your school and TAFE communities to build new relationships with the female colleagues in your workplace and strengthen those relationships that you already have, Federation Senior Vice President Amber Flohm told members participating in the union’s virtual Women’s Conference on 22 August.
Association Spotlight: Wellington Teachers Association
27 August 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Our association enjoys strong Federation membership and Wellington TA meetings are generally well attended, with most regular attendees being high-school staff.
Share your ideas for a better work life
26 August 2019
Section: News
Federation is not only an industrial union for all public education teachers and related employees in NSW, we are also the professional body for those teachers, educators and education-related professionals.
Management changes and compliance red tape hindering students and teachers
24 August 2019
Section: News
The recent resignation of TAFE Managing Director Dr Caralee McLiesh just nine months after the previous Managing Director moved on has highlighted the problems facing TAFE, its students, teachers and communities.
New courses for the CPL
23 August 2019
Section: News
The CPL has developed new courses for members that are being offered in Terms 3 and 4, 2019. Course topics include HSC history, HSC visual arts, technology and statistics for mathematics and science.
Your workplace
23 August 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Federation’s support and guidance to resolve a workplace issue inspired Sharree Gardner to ensure colleagues would not find themselves without the valuable assistance of their union.
Retired Teachers Association news
22 August 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Threats to press freedom The NSW Retired Teachers Association condemns raids by the Australian Federal Police on the home of…
Vale Bill Ballantyne
22 August 2019
Section: News
Federation Life Member Bill Ballantyne was a courageous unionist and Organiser who led his colleagues in many Federation campaigns. He was never one to walk away from anything he believed was worth fighting for.