AEU Launceston Branch’s move across town
Australian Education Union Tasmania is excited to announce its Launceston Branch has relocated its longstanding office from 39 Paterson St to a more central location at 61 Cameron Street, directly opposite the local post office. The move, which was completed smoothly and without disruption to services, provides an inviting and warm environment for members to…
AEU Women’s Group update
Anna Stewart Project AEU representatives to attend this year’s Anna Stewart Project. The project is a week-long training program aimed at increasing women’s participation in unions. Participants learn about how unions work and get training in a supportive environment on key aspects of union organising with a focus on women’s involvement and why unions are…
Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2023!
The Australian Education Union is proud to be celebrating NAIDOC Week 2023!. NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is ‘For our Elders’. It is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of…
Supporting an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Voice to Parliament
With the guidance of AEU First Nations Members in Yalukit Yulendj, as a union we accepted the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart in 2018. The three critical components of the Uluru Statement from the Heart are Voice, Treaty and Truth, with the Voice to Parliament being the practical form of recognition Aboriginal…
Fair Go at TasTAFE campaign launched!
AEU’s new Fair Go at TasTAFE campaign officially launched this week as we call on the Rockliff Government and TasTAFE to keep their promises and deliver a fair go to you and all TasTAFE employees. READ OUR FULL MEDIA RELEASE HERE Teachers and support staff members at TasTAFE have made it clear they feel undervalued…
ESP member update
As you would know, AEU ESP members campaigned tirelessly and voted to reduce unpaid stand-down, demonstrating our collective strength. We stood united, raising our voices and taking necessary action to bring about change. And indeed, we won. Christmas Closure Day payments this weekOne of the outcomes of our efforts was the establishment of three new…
End of Term 2 President’s Message
An 11 week term coming to an end. For those of you old enough to remember, how did we use to get through 15 week terms? For those that are fortunate enough to have a break over the holidays, please enjoy your time and rest. For those still working, I hope that you can enjoy…
Health and Safety Rep (HSR) Training 2023
Did you know Unions Tasmania offers comprehensive Health and Safety Representative (HSR) training sessions? Unions Tasmania’s training is highly regarded and has received approval from both WorkSafe Tasmania and Comcare. Whether you are a new HSR or a seasoned representative, Unions Tasmania provides a five-day course for new HSRs and one-day refreshers throughout the year.…
AEU Tasmania Launches Campaign for Fair Go at TasTAFE
Australian Education Union Tasmania has today launched a new campaign, urging the Rockliff Government and TasTAFE to keep their promises and deliver a give a fair go to all TasTAFE employees. The Fair Go at TasTAFE campaign aims to address growing concerns among teachers and support staff, who feel undervalued and unsupported after being privatised out of…
ACARA funding data shows urgent need for public school funding
The shocking disparity in funding for private schools and public schools, revealed today shows the urgent need for greater public school funding. “Public schools enrol the overwhelming majority of Australian students and enrol a greater proportion of students with additional needs,” said Australian Education Union Deputy Federal President Meredith Peace. “And yet, as this data…
Damning evidence of massive private school overfunding
The full extent of the inequity in Australia’s school funding system has been exposed, with internal Department of Education figures showing a massive overfunding of private schools. The figures are included in a departmental briefing prepared for witnesses appearing before Senate Estimates, publicly released through freedom of information. The briefing states that 1,152 private schools…
TasTAFE staff survey confirms privatisation bungle
AEU Tasmania is deeply concerned by damning TasTAFE employee survey data, which shows low staff satisfaction since the organisation transitioned from a state service organisation to a government business. According to the data, only 12.6% of respondents have seen positive change at TasTAFE since the transition. One of the most alarming findings was that only…
