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Articles from Western Teacher
9 August 2023
As we celebrate 125 years of the SSTUWA this year, we have been publishing a series of articles in the Western Teacher telling the history of our union through time. This particular issue features legendary SSTUWA leader (and later life member) Nennie Harken with other members and more!
19 June 2023
The 1930s and 40s were book-ended by the Great Depression and another global conflict, which wrought enormous change to Australian society.
19 June 2023
A century and a quarter is how long your union has been around to advocate for public educators and the profession.
18 May 2023
The SSTUWA of 1915-30 operated during a tumultuous time in Australian and world history. War had broken out in Europe and soon Australia’s identity would be permanently shaped through the sacrifice of blood on the shores of Gallipoli. World War I would continue...
3 April 2023
The beginnings of the union: The story of the State School Teachers’ Union from its inception is a story well worth the telling.
It’s a story of many trials and vicissitudes. It’s a story of incredible achievement in the face of much official and teacher apathy.
