Members campaign for crucial leave provision for all workers
18 December 2019
Section: Columns
The We Won’t Wait domestic violence campaign continues to lobby for paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave included in the National Employment Standards.
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
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.
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.
2020 membership fees
13 December 2019
Section: Administration
Under the Rules, the power to set the fees, as with all financial decisions, rests with the Branch Executive. This is qualified by Branch Rule 4 “Subscriptions and Levies”.
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.
Women in education
11 December 2019
Section: Columns
Returning to work after maternity leave requires planning.
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.
Public education: the bedrock of a democracy
10 December 2019
Section: Columns
It was Canadian philosopher John Ralston Saul who argued that any society that educates more than 10 per cent of its children in private schools can no longer call itself a democracy. Australia is well above that figure. Saul is right.
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
Book review
10 December 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
A First Book of Animals, The Godwits, The Extraordinary Life of a Migratory Bird, Queer, There and Everywhere and If I was your Girl
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.
Workplace contacts
9 December 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
Bridget Poon’s experience during the campaign against voluntary student unionism of the mid-2000s whet her appetite for unions and the collective voice.
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
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.
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
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
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?
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.
Paper Plane
7 December 2019
Section: Member’s Voice
This time of year is filled with uncertainty. New teachers have been appointed but only the interview panel has met them and colleagues you’ve become close friends with are moving on to other schools.