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EB and the significance of industrial action

The ballot for strike action in June resulted in the highest return for any ballot for industrial action ever conducted by the QTU.

09 July 2019 Read More

Strength in action – A history of EB outcomes

The process of negotiating wage increases through collective or enterprise bargaining has been in place since the ACTU, under Bob Hawke, signed the Accord in the 1990s.

09 July 2019 Read More

Editorial: We will continue to stand up for ourselves

One hundred and thirty years from its creation, the QTU has developed and renews itself as a powerful voice for teachers and principals on both professional and industrial issues, and for public education and its students.

09 July 2019 Read More

EB9: "We are worth more" poster

Pull-out EB9 poster

31 May 2019 Read More

It’s OK to ask for more!

During EB campaigns, we hear a lot of statements like: “I’m not worried about salary, I’ll be happy if you do something about …”. Why does this become the refrain?

31 May 2019 Read More

“Middle leaders” and the PPCR

The Promotional Positions Classification Review is not just about principal salaries and their classification. The new structure will also establish a new benchmark for heads of program (HoCs, HODs, HOSES, GOs, etc) and deputy principals.

31 May 2019 Read More

The great debate: principal salaries – public vs private

The recently published salaries of grammar school principals demonstrate that when it comes to salaries, valuing the role of school leaders in the state sector lags behind the independent sector.

31 May 2019 Read More

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