Winners of centenary art competitions announced
8 December 2018
Section: News
The centenary of Federation was honoured in a variety of ways throughout 2018; beginning with a shiny new logo in January and ending with the launch of an important research paper at December Council that examines working with students of refugee backgrounds in NSW public schools.
ESSO fighting fund
4 December 2018
Section: News
Federation members have contributed almost $12,000 to go to the fighting fund for Esso/UGL workers in the Bass Strait offshore oil and gas dispute.
Election Notice: Election Branch Executive – E2018/182
23 November 2018
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for the following offices: Branch Vice Presidents (4), Branch Custodians (2), Representative of members on the ATSI Members’ Roll (1), Association Representatives (8)
Council Report: 15 September 2018
20 September 2018
Section: Administration
As we celebrate the centenary of the Federation, it has been an opportunity to reflect on the democratic traditions of the union.
Election Notice: Casual Vacancy – Branch Executice E2018/171
22 August 2018
Section: Administration
Election Notice: Casual Vacancy – Branch Executice E2018/171
Retired Teacher Association news
16 August 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
In June, Janine Kitson presented important information regarding the conservation of Gardens of Stone National Park near Lithgow, NSW.
Australian Education Union NSWTF Branch Councillors Election – E2018-108
10 August 2018
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for New South Wales Teachers Federation (NSWTF) Branch Councillors
Election Notice: Branch General and Deputy Secretaries Election
26 June 2018
Section: Administration
Nominations are called for the following offices: General Secretary, Deputy Secretary (Schools), Deputy Secretary (Communications and Administration), Deputy Secretary (Post Schools), Deputy Secretary (Research, Industrial and Professional Support)
Election Notice: Professional Officers election 2019-2021
26 June 2018
Section: Administration
By a decision of Council, Mr Neale Dawson, Principal Solicitor and Managing Director of NEW Law Pty Ltd, will be the Return-ing Offi cer as per the AEU New South Wales Teachers Federation Branch Rules for the election of Professional Offi cers of the AEU NSW Teachers Federation Branch for 2019-2021.
Council Report: 2 June 2018
19 June 2018
Section: Administration
On 2 June, Council heard reports and made decisions on a number of important matters.
Retired Teachers Association news
4 June 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
At the May meeting, the RTA condemned the Turnbull Government’s budget. The ABC now faces an $84 million cut to its funding over the next three years and it seems that analysis of federal policies and expenditure on the broadcaster’s side is met with a large financial stick.
Council Report: 5 May 2018
18 May 2018
Section: Administration
Key issues discussed at May Council included Federation’s response to “Gonski 2.0”, the preliminary findings arising from the Understanding the work of schools survey, the push for a new NAPLAN, protecting and enhancing staffing entitlements and initial teacher education.
AEU NSWTF Branch Financial Report 2017
8 May 2018
Section: Administration
The financial statements of the NSW Teachers Federation for the year ending 31 December 2017 have been audited in accordance with the provisions of Section 257 of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009.
Public outrage at bus privatisation
3 April 2018
Section: News
The privatisation of public services is an issue close to the hearts of public school teachers.
Change the Rules campaign
28 March 2018
Section: News
The May Day marches in Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle will focus on the combined union campaign to “Change the Rules”.
Council Report: 17 March 2018
28 March 2018
Section: Administration
Federation’s March Council was briefed about the Fair Funding Now campaign launched in Canberra on 27 March to turn back the Turnbull Government’s cuts to schools when it tore up the national funding agreement with the states.
Retired Teachers Association news
26 March 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
Attack on unions, ABC equals quality, Art gallery visit, Alana Valentine presentation plus more.
Information for Members affected by bushfires
21 March 2018
Section: Administration
The Federation offers its support to teachers and schools in the areas affected by the devastating bushfires in Tathra. The NSW Teachers Federation is aware that a number of teachers live in the area and may have lost their homes and/or suffered damage to property as a result of the bushfires.
Tree Levy grants schools green space
2 March 2018
Section: News
The Tree Levy is an annual grants scheme funded by Federation that aims to offset the environmental impact of the union’s activities via a notional levy on the paper used by the union.
Retired Teachers Association news
1 March 2018
Section: Member’s Voice
This year marks the 100th birthday of Federation and will be an important time for everyone who supports public education and trade unionism.