The full bench of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) has decided to award an interim salary increase of 3 per cent to the certified agreement rates at 1 July 2024, to apply from 7 September.
State Council held a minute’s silence to honour former QTU Principal Union Rep John Schuh, who passed away recently. John was a staunch and committed union activist and public education advocate.
In the past few weeks, you may have noticed a new QTU publication in your inbox.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), the peak body for Australian unions, is transitioning to a new leadership team.
Throughout the more than 135-year life of the QTU, its members have freely chosen and committed to maintaining and renewing a democratic structure.
I was recently fortunate to visit school communities in Mt Isa.
While the important work of the schools arbitration progresses and we work towards achieving the deliverables of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we have engaged a number of officers to backfill for substantive officers for the rest of this year.
In 2024, Belinda Coulahan — a proud Bidjara woman, educator, principal and unionist — was awarded the AEU’s Rosemary Richards Scholarship for the creation of the ‘LeadHer’ Program.
When Gympie Special School QTU Representatives with an interest in work health and safety and the school’s leadership team worked together to identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls, everyone was a winner.
While visiting one of Australia’s largest First Nations high school communities at the beginning of Term 3, I saw how truth-telling, belonging, and collaboration can inform reconciliation.
Queensland state schools are extraordinary places of learning, growth and opportunity. The QTU believes that every state school should be the school of choice in every community, with the resources, respect, and support needed to deliver the best possible education for every Queensland child.
The QTU is excited to announce a new QuEST partnership with Stratified Learning to deliver AI courses for QTU members.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in education systems across Queensland, educators are increasingly being asked to navigate tools like Corella, QChat, and Microsoft 365 Copilot, often with little formal training.
Every day, Queensland teachers support students’ learning, wellbeing, and futures. However, the theme for October's National Safe Work Month, “Safe Work is for Life”, reminds us that the wellbeing of educators must also remain a priority.
Throughout October, the QTU will be offering a series of webinars on a range of the WHS issues that impact our members in their workplaces, providing pathways to creating safe and healthy workplaces and lives.
This year, many QTU members organised or supported student-initiated Wear It Purple Day (WIP) activities at their schools, furthering the goal of helping LGBTQ+ students feel safe and supported.
All teachers face a steep learning curve during their first months on the job. Here a pair of new teachers from the QTU’s Metropolitan West Logan region share what they have learned.
So many reasons to belong to the QTU. Click to download poster.
I have recently begun reflecting on my time as the Acting TAFE Organiser. During this time, I have had several conversations with members who wanted to know what the job is like, so I thought I would answer some of the most common questions, while sharing a few reflections on my first six months in the role.
Your conditions. Your voice. Your future.
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) recently called for nominations for the positions of QTU President, Vice-President (Full-Time), and Vice-President (Honorary), with these nominations due to close at midday on Monday 31 August.
Queensland teachers are already working in an environment of strong student protection obligations. That is why the most important message about the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld) is not that schools are facing an immediate and dramatic change, but that a new statutory framework is being introduced in stages.
It’s time it got the attention it deserves.
At a time when many young people are seeking clear pathways from school to meaningful careers, the FNQ Vocational Academy at Trinity Bay State High School is providing an innovative model that connects education directly with industry opportunities.
Recently I was told that volunteering is equivalent to philanthropy.
What are my responsibilities with regard to managing student absences?
Amy Shark, the Gold Coast’s golden girl, talks “Soft Pop,” her Welsh getaway, and Olympic dreams.
The lighter side.
