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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 2h

🌟Happy Diwali!🌟 Wishing all our members, their families, students and communities a joyful festival filled with light, warmth, good food and great company!

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 1d

📍Work with us: The IEU is seeking applications from enthusiastic and dynamic education professionals to join our team of organisers.

For more information, visit our website. Link in comments

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 2d

⚡️IN THE NEWS⚡️ The IEU and Day of Action rally continues to make waves. But it's important to note... this fight isn't about 'more money', it's about valuing and respecting the vital work that community preschools do, supporting and educating children across NSW.

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 3d

When educators rise, the whole community rises with them! ✊🩷

Thank you to our amazing IEU preschool ambassadors, Janene and Melinda, who spoke up a storm at our Community Preschools Day of Action in Sydney!

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 3d

🗣️IEU Speaks on latest WGEA gender equity analysis

Read the full IEU Speaks on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/ieu-speaks-wgea-gender-equity-analysis/

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 3d

⚡️IN THE NEWS⚡️"Teachers and Educators who do the same work with the same qualifications as our colleagues in public schools and public preschools are earning up to 30% less", says IEU preschool ambassador Melinda Gambley on Channel 10 last night!

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 4d

⚡️IN THE NEWS⚡️ Our fight for fair pay for community preschools is making waves! The IEU's Day of Action Sydney Rally was spotlighted on 9 News last night ✊🩷

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 4d

Loud voices and a sea of pink solidarity! ✊🩷

Hundreds of preschool teachers rallied at Martin Place for fair pay. Sarah Mitchell and Abigail Boyd both addressed the rally, calling on the NSW Government to take responsibility.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Day of Action!

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 5d

✊ Today, hundreds of preschool teachers and educators rallied for fair pay. We'll let them tell you why...

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 5d

What do we want? Fair Pay! When do we want it? NOW!

Northern Beaches teachers, educators, parents and community members are getting LOUD for community preschools!

We will be at Martin Place, 11:30 am, for the Sydney Day of Action!

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 5d

Our Day of Action is TODAY at 11:30 am. We will be gathering at the top of Martin Place at Macquarie St. It's time to make some noise for community preschools! 📣✊🩷

Wear pink, bring your signs and slogans, and most importantly, bring your fight for fair funding!

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 6d

🚨Media Alert🚨 Community Preschools Day of Action Wed 15 October!

The IEU will hold a Day of Action rally on behalf of teachers and educators in community preschools in NSW.

Read the full alert on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/media-alert-preschool-teacherss-demand-fair-pay/

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to all our members celebrating union milestones! 👏👏👏

⏳✨Have you celebrated a milestone this year? Check out our IEU time capsules for a blast from the past! Find the time capsules on our 'IEU History' page on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/our-history/

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 8d

Community preschools support all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with additional needs. Join us in demanding fair funding for preschools from the NSW government at our Day of Action on 15 October! For more info: https://www.ieu.asn.au/start-strong-pay-fair/

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 9d

The work of early childhood teachers and educators has been undervalued for too long. Addressing funding gaps is about fair pay AND gender equality.

We are less than a week away from our preschools Day of Action on 15 October. For more info: https://www.ieu.asn.au/start-strong-pay-fair/

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 10d

Fundamental needs = met 😌

#JoinYourUnion #IEUnionStrong

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 11d

Today, IEU Secretary Carol Matthews and Preschool Ambassador Janene Rox met with Alex Greenwich, Independent Member for Sydney, to discuss the need for fair funding for community preschools in NSW.

Stand with community preschools on our Day of Action:https://www.ieu.asn.au/start-strong-pay-fair/

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 12d

You know what's fetch? Wearing pink on our Day of Action next Wednesday, 15 October!

We're holding rallies in Sydney and Lismore - and we want to see you there! Help us fight for fair pay for NSW Community Preschools 🩷

More info on our website. Link in comments👇

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 13d

Our fantastic IEU preschool ambassadors say it best - we need the NSW government to step up!

Stand with community preschools and join our Day of Action on 15 October ✊🩷

Learn more in the link in comments 👇

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 14d

Happy Labour Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of the union movement and the power of collective action to enact real change, such as the 8-hour workday, superannuation, paid parental leave, and much more. 👏👏👏

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 15d

This is the LAST week you can apply the IEU + TMB Environment Grants! Grant will close Friday, 10 October.

Don't miss out on a grant of up to $3000 to get sustainability projects off the ground at your school service.

Learn more on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/2025-environment-grants/

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Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 15d

Happy International World Teachers Day! 🥳

In Australia, we celebrate on Oct 31st (as the 5th falls in the holidays), but we can't miss thanking teachers in NSW, the ACT, and worldwide for their amazing work and dedication! 👏👏👏

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 16d

REMINDER: Expressions of Interest close 8 October!

📣 NESA is currently seeking experienced teachers for Technical Advisory Groups and 11-12 syllabus writers

More info on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/eoi-nesa-tag-sep-2025/

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 16d

It's time to bust the myth that the school holidays are a 'free vacation' for teachers! 😖

The school holidays are a vital time for teachers and support staff to catch up on the tasks that slip away during term time.

We hope you've found some time to rest these school holidays 😌

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch @ieunswact.bsky.social · 17d

In a joint media release, the IEU, alongside other NSW Unions, has rejected the Minns Government's support for the Narrabri project.

Read the full joint media release on our website: https://www.ieu.asn.au/joint-media-release-unions-reject-minns-stance-on-narrabri-gas/