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Quick IRC Action Benefits Members
IEU members at Qibla Islamic College at Leumeah realised the benefits of quick access to the NSW Industrial Commission when recently presented with a letter threatening their pay. Within 48 hours of the dispute notification, the IEU had a compulsory conference in the NSW IRC, with the result that staff received their salaries, writes IEU Organiser Pam Smith.
Posted: 04 October 2007 [Read More] |
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Study Measures Economy’s Service To Community
An extensive study of more than 8,000 participants has shown that since WorkChoices came into effect 52% feel more and more is expected for the same amount pay and almost half on AWAs say they do not have an opportunity to negotiate with their employer.
Posted: 03 October 2007 [Read More] |
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Successful Women's Forum In Tamworth
Women’s rights at work, including family friendly work practices and career development opportunities, were on the agenda when a North West Branch women’s issues forum was held at McCarthy Catholic College in Tamworth, writes IEU Organiser Pam Smith.
Posted: 27 September 2007 [Read More] |
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'Facing The Facts' Busts Race Myths
New educational material from the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission helps counter prevalent myths about refugees, migrants and Indigenous Australians. HREOC’s updated 'Face the Facts' kits are linked to the secondary school curriculum.
Posted: 25 September 2007 [Read More] |
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Inquiry To Shape Better National IR Model
The Iemma Government is encouraging those interested in the future of industrial relations in Australia to provide comment to an inquiry. The inquiry aims to develop a series of options for a better national industrial relations system to replace the Commonwealth’s failing WorkChoices regime.
Posted: 19 September 2007 [Read More] |
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IEU Policy: Recognising Accomplished Teaching
A national strategy for recognising accomplished teaching should involve a well supported program of skill development that is integrated into a democratically managed program of whole school development, says a policy endorsed this week by the Federal Executive of the Independent Education Union.
Posted: 18 September 2007 [Read More] |
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