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The Morrison Government’s 2021-22 federal budget has been another profound fail for public school and TAFE staff, students and parents across the nation.

The ACTU supports a recent vote by state and federal WHS ministers to regulate psychosocial hazards.

Wage increases for working people are essential for the recovery from the pandemic and the arguments being made against them are in bad faith and dangerous to the economy, according to a new report from think tank group Per Capita.

The Minister for Education Alan Tudge has claimed the UK as the new benchmark for education performance while ignoring serious flaws in the reporting of its results. He has also misrepresented data on school funding and student results in Australia.

Being a member of the State School Teachers’ Union of WA is certainly a great investment in your career. Educators work hard to achieve our qualifications and give our all for our students, so it is reassuring to know that the SSTUWA has got you covered.

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It runs from 4-11 July.

You are almost there! Holidays are just around the corner and now, more than ever, is an important time to stop, rest, recharge and stay connected to others.

There are few people who have had such a positive impact on education and educators in Western Australia as Kim Dullard. We grieve his loss as a friend, colleague and mentor to many.

In early November 2020 the Parliament of Western Australia passed significant changes to Western Australia’s work and health safety laws with the introduction of the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (WHS Act).

The following are key questions (and the SSTUWA’s position), that need to be addressed to make any change happen to learning and physical safety in classrooms:

When Minister for Education Sue Ellery launched a violence in schools policy position in 2018 there could no longer be any doubt safety in the classroom was not only a priority and shared responsibility but, perhaps more worryingly, had become such a cause for concern that ministerial intervention was now needed.

Western Australian public sector unions have formed a new alliance, comprising public school teachers and support staff, health workers, prison officers, firefighters, engineers, community service workers and those in our rail system, among others.

The following is a summary of a report, presented at June State Council Conference, updating the implementation of the General Agreement 2019 for schools.

Protecting public education and the rights and conditions of those who work in the field were among the key messages delivered at June State Council Conference earlier this month.

In many ways 2021 has continued the pattern of uncertainty, anxiety and loss that we saw in 2020.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is marked every year from 27 May – 3 June. It is an opportunity for Australians to learn and reflect upon our shared histories, culture and achievements and our part to play in achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Commencing your teaching career can be very challenging. Even after a few years in the classroom, you may still be trying to find your way. Remember though, there are several places and people you can go to for support, information and advice.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article may contain names of people who have died.

The Australian Education Union (AEU) welcomes Labor’s commitment to guarantee at least 70 per cent of all public funding for vocational education to TAFE.

Colleges sometimes bulk book leave periods for lecturing staff. The Western Australian TAFE Lecturers’ General Agreement 2019 requires lecturers to apply for leave as per Part 6 – Leave of Absence and Public Holidays.