As we head into the peak of the QTU’s EB campaign, members can expect to be inundated with comments about the Union and its claim.
As we enter the final phases of the EB11 negotiations, members will have their voices heard in democratic ballot processes to accept or reject any offer put by the employer. This is one of the most public demonstrations of the member voice in our Union. To have your say means something.
Workers’ Memorial Day is an International Day of Remembrance that this year was held on Monday 28 April, honouring those who went to work and never came home.
The QTU is proud to host the 2025 Dr Evelyn Scott Memorial Lecture and warmly invites you to join us.
So, we all saw the 2025 Federal Election and now have a clear picture of what Australians voted for and expect from the government over the next term.
The state government has introduced a new bill to amend the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (EGPA), delivering fairer legislation after four years of QTU advocacy.
Throughout the EB11 negotiations, the QTU has been actively representing member interests as the only industrial organisation in the single bargaining unit (SBU). To date, ten formal content meetings have been held, providing a structured forum for detailed discussions between the QTU and the Department of Education (DoE).
At the time of writing, the Australian Electoral Commission is continuing to count votes in the 2025 federal election. However, the Albanese federal government has been returned with a historic majority.
This year’s Labour Day events acknowledged our broader union movement here in Queensland, with peak union body the Queensland Council of Unions celebrating 140 years of history.
Although the Department of Education (DoE) initially agreed to engage with the QTU on the working and learning conditions of the Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA), there has been no further action, despite repeated requests for an update.
When QTU members know the ‘rules’ around their leave entitlements, requesting leave as an employee or approving leave as a delegated decision-maker can be executed with confidence. Knowledge is power, but when it comes to paid parental leave, there is a lot to know.
This term, QTU Officers will commence a vital consultation process with TAFE Division members ahead of the forthcoming enterprise bargaining (EB) negotiations with TAFE Queensland and Central Queensland University (CQU).
In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, a community organisation has reached out to a local school to demonstrate its support for local educators.
The Department of Education has contracted Griffith University to consult with staff and develop a proposal for a professional learning program on preventing and responding to occupational violence and aggression (OVA) arising from student behaviour (OVA-SB).
Now’s the time to consider applying for the 2026 Roselynne Anderson QTU Scholarship.
In Queensland schools, the phrase “relief teachers earn the big bucks” is often used to explain away the lack of support they receive.
In 2019, the Queensland Teachers’ Union embarked on a program of professional learning, cooperation, and assistance with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA).
Nestled in the heart of the Alberta Province of Canada is the rural town of Drumheller, with a stable population of 8,000 people. Drumheller Valley Secondary School stands as a beacon of education and community spirit.
The 2024 Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey, conducted by the Australian Catholic University’s Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, presents a sobering view of the challenges confronting school leaders nationwide.
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QTAD Q&A
Many people lose sight of their dreams as they progress through their career, then wonder why they are unhappy, wishing they could just stop work. The concept of early retirement starts to emerge but financial considerations soon squash it.
