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Nomination Process NOW OPEN!

Posted 5/3/2010

The AEU has provided Principals and Sub-Branch Secretaries with an Election Notice; a list of Worker Consultation Units; and a Nomination Form for the above elections through the courier. Nominations open on Friday 5 March and close on Friday 12 March so Sub-Branches are reminded to fill their vacancies asap. The DET has scheduled training later in March and the AEU will advise them of the newly elected representatives who require training. If you are the current WSR or Deputy WSR you still need to nominate for the next two year term, March 2010 to March 2012.

Election Notice

List of Worker Consultation Units

Nomination Form

AEU Federal Conference League Tables Decision

Posted 18/2/2010

AEU Federal Conference considered the matter of League Tables at its Conference in January 2010. The Conference called on Minister Gillard to take steps to protect the data generated through NAPLAN from third-party use to create League Tables, and indicated that the AEU would consider not cooperating with NAPLAN in 2010 if such protections were not forthcoming.

The full text of the Federal Conference Decision can be read at this link.

AEU Campaign Opposing League Tables

Posted 8/2/2010

League tables which rank schools based on raw test scores are bad for students, schools and education. Naming and shaming schools that don't get high marks in the tests is devastating for those school communities and makes it harder for students and teachers. Already in 2010 newspapers in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and the Northern Territory have published damaging league tables using data from the My School website. The Education Minister Julia Gillard says league tables are misleading and make the job for teachers harder, but so far she has refused to act. Only by working together can we convince the Federal Government to take action on this important issue.

Join the campaign today!

Why do we Oppose School League Tables?

Posted 19/2/2010

For a summary of the reasons why the AEU ACT Branch is opposed to School League Tables click on the following link.

2010 ACT Branch Returning Officer

Posted 15/2/2010

In accordance with Rule 6A[a] of the Federal Branch Rules, the AEU calls for written expressions of interest for the position of 2010 Branch Returning Officer. A Branch Returning Officer need not necessarily be a member of the Union and shall be appointed by the Branch Council at its first meeting each year for the conduct of any Branch elections that may be held within the Branch throughout the ensuing year.

Nominations should be forwarded to the Secretary and arrive at the Union office no later than 4:30pm on Thursday 18 March 2010.

They can be faxed to 6273-1828 or posted to PO Box 3042 Manuka ACT 2603.

Contact Sue Billington at the Union office with enquiries in relation to this position on 6272-7900.

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 uor campaign for stronger public schools.

Sign up NOW! www.forourfuture.org.au

Extreme Temperatures in Schools

Reposted 1/2/2010

There have been a number of concerns raised about working/teaching under duress in schools during times of Extreme Temperatures. The AEU policy on physical conditions in schools states that the minimum acceptable temperature is 17 degrees and the maximum is 30 degrees. Australian Standards [1837-1976] for offices states that the minimum temperature is 20 degrees and the maximum 26 degrees. For a stepped strategy and instructions on managing extreme temperatures at your school under the new Work Safety Bill 2008 click here.

ACTU Climate Connectors campaign

Posted 1/2/2010

So far, 3000 workers from 20 different unions have put their hands up to lead on climate change and to start the clean energy revolution that will power Australia through the 21st century. Unions have a proud history of campaigning on environmental issues. Union Climate Connectors provides resources and information to inspire you to take practical steps for change in your home, workplace and community. Plus! The Australian Conservation Foundation will provide kits, web tools, organisers available over the phone, face-to-face training [in association with the ACTU Organising Centre] - everything you need to campaign in your workplace and in your community. Sign up now!

Frequent Values program for members

In partnership with UnionsACT, the AEU has a limited stock of Frequent Values packages for sale to AEU members. The program offers discounts on restaurants, accommodation, cinema tickets, petrol, supermarket purchases, magazine subscriptions, flowers, gift baskets, travel insurance, dry cleaning and more! Books and cards available to AEU members from the AEU office for only $15!