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APHEDA Pakistan Floods Appeal
Posted 01/09/2010
The recent floods in Pakistan have created unprecedented devastation. Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA's donations will assist a partner in Pakistan, the Labor Education Foundation. Please give generously. More....
AEU - ACT Branch Part-Time Schools' Organiser Vacancy
0.4 load working Mondays and Fridays from Term 4 2010 to Term 1 2012
Posted 01/09/2010
Executive at its meeting on 30 August 2010 endorsed a process for succession planning arrangements within the AEU office. The proposal included the creation of a part-time Schools Organiser position working Mondays and Fridays.
For the duties of the position, selection criteria and conditions click on this link.
Applications close 4:30pm on Monday 13 September 2010. No late applications will be accepted.
Equal Pay Day - 4 September
Women are still in the red with the gender pay gap
Posted 24/8/2010
Equal Pay Day falls on Saturday 4 September this year. This day illustrates the 66 extra days women have to work after the end of the financial year to earn the same as men, because Australian women, on average, still earn 18% less than men. Equal Pay Day is 3 days further into the year than last year so the gender pay gap is getting worse!
Learn more and get some ideas on how to raise awareness
Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA Annual Spring Dinner
Posted 24/8/2010
When: Wednesday 22 September, 6:00pm for 6:30pm
Where: Restaurant@CIT, Reid Campus, Constitution Avenue Reid
What: Pre-dinner drinks, 3 course meal, auction, raffle, entertainment
Guest Speakers: Ged Kearney, newly elected ACTU Secretary and Bob McMullan, outgoing Member for Fraser and Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance
Cost: $60 per person or $40 unwaged/student/pensioner
Proceeds go to APHEDA projects in Laos, Zimbabwe and the Philippines
To book your place on the AEU table, contact Cathy Smith on 6272-7900 with your credit card details no later than Wednesday 8 September 2010
For all other organisations and individuals wishing to book, complete the booking form below and email it to jane.timbrell@amwu.asn.au no later than Wednesday 15 September.
APHEDA Spring Dinner Booking Form
AEU Submission to the Tertiary Education Taskforce
Posted 23/8/2010
The AEU - ACT Branch submission in response to the Discussion Paper Creating a Connected Tertiary Education Environment
Schools Funding Review - AEU meets the panel
Posted 16/8/2010
On 11 August 2010, the AEU - ACT Branch met with the panel that is reviewing Commonwealth schools funding. This five person panel of eminent Australians is travelling the nation meeting with interest groups including each of the AEU's Branches/Associated Bodies. This process precedes the submission process in which we will request all of our Sub-Branches take part. Read what we told the panel.
School and Principal Autonomy - AEU advice
Posted 16/8/2010
What is school autonomy and principal autonomy? Can principals hire and fire staff? What does the Enterprise Agreement say about this.
Progress with ACT Public Sector Agreement
Posted 16/8/2010
Negotiations for a new ACT Public Service Enterprise Agreement are close to their conclusion. Click the link below to see details of what has been agreed in the negotiation process. Once final drafting is completed, the proposed agreement will be circulated for employee consideration. The AEU will contact our non-teaching staff members in schools to give you details about the final agreement and the balloting process when these are available.
Negotiation of DET Enterprise Agreement
Branch Vacancies: Assistant to the Secretary [Professional] AND Schools Organiser
Posted 5/8/2010
The ACT Branch invites applications for the above vacancies from members of the AEU, persons eligible to be members of the ACT Branch and officers or employees of AEU Branches and associated bodies. Members of the ACT Government Service are eligible to take LWOP from the employer to fill these positions.
Applications must be received no later than 4:30pm on Monday 13 September 2010. The applications will be considered by a Sub-Committee of Branch Executive on 14 September 2010 prior to the Sub-Committee putting forward to 18 September Branch Council the names of all applications deemed suitable for the positions. The terms of office for both positions is Term 1 2011 to Term 1 2014
For further information please contact the Secretary, Penny Gilmour on 6272-7900
Duties and Selection Criteria: Assistant to the Secretary [Professional]
Duties and Selection Criteria: Schools Organiser
Discussion Paper: Improving ACT Public High Schools and Colleges
Posted 5/8/2010
The Minister for Education recently released a discussion paper: Improving ACT Public High Schools and Colleges which raises a diverse range of proposals for radical change in the high school and college sectors. If implemented in part or as a whole, these proposals will have significant implications for ACT public school students and many AEU members. It is vital, in the brief timeframe available [submissions are due by Tuesday 7 September] that members from all sectors get involved in discussing the issues raised in the discussion paper. Sub-Branches are asked to provide feedback to the AEU no later than Wednesday 1 September 2010.
Australian Young, Pregnant and Parenting Network Symposium, 25 October 2010, Canberra
Updated 5/8/2010
The AEU supports the Australian Young, Pregnant and Parenting Network [AYPPN] which was developed to connect all those working to improve outcomes for pregnant and parenting young people and their children and to advocate for better policy and program support. The AYPPN Research Symposium will focus on current Australian research in the field of teenage pregnancy and parenting. Early Bird registrations close Friday 27 August!
AYPPN Symposium Registration Form
More information about AYPPN and request for assistance
Global Children's Challenge™ - Get The World Moving
Posted 19/7/2010
Introducing the Global Children's Challenge™, a health initiative designed to get children from all over the world active and instil in them the lifetime habit of daily exercise. This is a new and exciting pilot program that will improve the health and wellbeing of thousands of children. Get your Year 4, 5 or 6 class involved in the free 50 day challenge from 29 September to 17 November! Each child receives a pedometer, records daily steps and is taken on a virtual journey around the world. Be part of this fun and engaging health initiative as we encourage schools in our community to be part of the future of children's health and wellbeing. APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION CLOSE 15 SEPTEMBER. Places are restricted in number. For more information see the e-resource guide, flyer or go to www.gccjunior.org
Paid Parental Leave finally delivered!
Updated 3/8/2010
After more than 30 years of campaigning, a government-funded universal paid parental leave scheme will commence in Australia from January 2011. Congratulations to unionists, particularly women, who have persisted to achieve PPL! This scheme is in addition to the ACT Government's 18 weeks' paid maternity leave. Whilst PPL is a huge win, union members should continue to seek new and better entitlements from employers.
Paid Parental Leave - Information from your union
Further information from the Family Assistance Office
All the items on No League Tables Campaign
Moved to No League Tables Link
AEU Community Campaign for Better Investment in ACT Public Education
Posted 15/3/2010
Would you like the ACT Government to invest more in public education? Do you want better resourcing to address issues such as: meeting the diverse needs of all students; the effective recruitment and retention of staff; and excessive workload? Download AEU Community Campaign Fact Sheets at the links below:
- Tips on Writing Letters and Emails
- Meeting the Needs of all Students
- Recruitment and Retention of Staff
- Staff Workload
For Our Future Campaign - Invest More in Public Education
Posted 8/2/2010
The Public Education - For Our Future campaign is all about teachers and parents joining together to make a difference. Working together we can convince the politicians that their top priority should be investing more in our public schools and our children. This campaign is about making sure that every family has access to a public school of the highest quality in their community It is about making sure all children get the education they deserve to achieve their full potential. It's vital for our future that we invest more in public education.
Join teachers and parents today in your campaign for stronger public schools.
Sign up NOW! www.forourfuture.org.au
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