The well-attended Term 2 Riverina Sub Branch meeting was held in Albury on 24 May.
Reps from across the region attended along with IEUA NSW/ACT Branch Deputy Secretary David Towson and organiser Anthony Telford.
The meeting was pleased to welcome several new reps as well as a number of long-term reps. We are fortunate to have such a large group of engaged and effective reps across the Riverina.
A range of issues were discussed, with special mention of the current campaign for a new enterprise agreement for independent schools represented by the Association of Independent Schools (AIS) (read AIS article and the Now's the time article).
Towson elaborated on the details of the IEU claims as well as some possibilities for bargaining made available by recent legislative changes. Recent changes to the ISTAA process were also discussed.
The sub branch is proud to have more nominations for IEU Council (the union’s governing body) than available positions. It is gratifying to have so many members willing to serve the members of the sub branch in this way.
We thank all those who have nominated and offer congratulations to the successful candidates: Mercedes Goss, teacher, St Patrick’s, Albury; Kel Woodhouse, teacher, Kildare Catholic College, Wagga Wagga; Narelle Ryall, support staff, Aspect Riverina School, Albury; Sharon Jennings, teacher, Aspect Riverina School, Albury; Vanessa Geddes, teacher, Xavier Catholic High School, Albury; and Terri-Anne Scott, teacher, Xavier Catholic High School, Albury.
Other matters discussed included workloads and excessive time demands, the upcoming Catholic systemic campaign and the Australian Institute of Teaching and Learning ATPDF fact sheet: bit.ly/AITSL-ATPDFfactsheet.
Members expressed their gratitude for the work of the IEU’s federal union in developing this fact sheet with AITSL.
We look forward to seeing all reps again at the next meeting on 26 July in Griffith.
For more Term 2 Sub Branch reports: publications.ieu.asn.au/newsmonth-june/reports/sub-branch-reports/