Benefits of QTU membership
On 9 January 1889, 23 teachers and principals from schools across the colony of Queensland met in Brisbane to establish the first teachers’ union on this continent – the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU).
Today, more than 48,000 educators in Queensland schools and TAFEs choose to belong to the QTU. We are here to help you in times of difficulty, to negotiate better pay and conditions, and to work on your behalf to promote the teaching profession.
This is something we have done for 135 years, and something that we will continue to do for many more to come.
Legal assistance
- Free Expert legal advice and assistance from specialists for cases arising from work (NB: You must be a financial member at the time of the incident)
- Discounted legal advice and assistance for other matters
Professional protection
- Support and representation at work to ensure you are fairly treated
- Experienced QTU Officers with the expertise you need
Information and advice
- Expert Advice and Support from Queensland Teachers’ Assist Desk (QTAD)
- The Queensland Teachers’ Journal
- Newsflashes on important developments
- Access to the QTU library
Belonging
- When you join a union, you become part of a tight knit community of professionals, working together to make a difference for our schools and students
- We are a member-led organisation that value all members’ active involvement
Training and Personal Development
- Industrial training from QTEC
- Professional development through Quest
- Tailored workplace training delivered by QTU Officers at your workplace
- Free legal seminars provided by education law specialists - Holding Redlich
Professional representation
The QTU provides you with a professional voice, representing you:
- On The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
- On The Queensland College of Teachers
- Nationally, via the Australian Education Union
- On the boards of TUH (health fund), Union Shopper and the Australian Retirement Trust (QSuper - superannuation).
Respect for the profession
We campaign to protect and enhance your rights at work, including:
- Working conditions and salary increases
- Managing workload
- Job security
- Professional autonomy
- Remote area incentives
- Safety at work