AEU Journal September 2019 by Australian Education Union (SA Branch)

Vol 51 I No.3

Official publication of the Australian Education Union (SA Branch)

September 2019

AEUJOURNAL SA 2019 AEU SA BRANCH ELECTIONS

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AE U M E M B E RS TAKE ACT ION

1 Office of John Gardner MP,

Morialta electorate

1 Office of Paula Luethen MP, King electorate

1 Minister Corey Wingard MP, Gibson electorate

1 Office of David Speirs MP, Black electorate

Come rain or shine! Our members brave the elements for public education.

process of conciliation in the South Australian Employment Tribunal (SAET). Rolling stoppages will continue during conciliation.

Rolling Stoppages

We must remember that it was the employer who took us to the SAET. We believe this is so because the Government is concerned about our show of strength through collective action. However, the Government has not adequately addressed the AEU’s Settlement Proposal to reach an agreed position for a new Enterprise Agreement, so we have a democratic right to take action.

At the time of going to print, rolling stoppages will proceed as agreed by sub-branches and sites. Stoppages have strong support by a large majority of voting members. On the application of the Government, we are now in a

The SAET matter is currently before Commissioner Cairney, who stressed that the content and recommendations emanating from the conciliation conference on Thursday 5 September 2019 are strictly confidential, so we cannot

very week members have demonstrated strength at snap rallies across metropolitan Adelaide. Marginal MPs have been asked to pressure the Education Minister to take charge of his portfolio and engage in delivering an acceptable offer.

1 Office of Vincent Tarzia MP, Hartley electorate tell you more. Branch Executive will continue to consider the position of the AEU and communicate to members. For up-to-date information, please read AEU eNews (check junk folder as it’s often been reported that AEU emails end up there) and go to the AEU’s website. For more information, please call the AEU Information Unit on 8172 6300. Leah York AEU Branch Secretary

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SCHOOL STR I KE 4 CLI M AT E

Our House is on fire! Students call for support on 20 September!

lthough they are unable to vote, students have called the Government to account with its lack of leadership around the climate crisis.

The Australian Education Union is clear about where it stands and issued a statement recently: “We support the democratic right of students to take direct action, giving voice to their real concerns about the impacts of climate change, and protesting the inaction by the federal government.” (AEU Federal Executive June 2019) At the Education International (EI) Congress in August there were resolutions passed that went even further in highlighting the core role that educators have in championing sustainability. The OECD’s 2030 project also profiles the

importance of student agency in learning and life.

So what do our students say? Students are calling on the Australian Government to take responsibility and listen to the generation who will be living with the choices being made today. They are demanding that: • there be no future fossil fuel projects including the Adani mine • we reach 100% renewable energy generation and exports by 2030 • a just transition is supported for fossil fuel industry workers. There is strong evidence that global heating is impacting the environment, our economy, as well as our health and wellbeing. The2018 CSIRO report is

damning of the human role in this rapid deterioration. Change starts with us in our homes, our preschools, schools and TAFEs. n For more information go to:

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See Global Climate Strike Ad – PAGE 27. Dash Taylor Johnson 3

E D U C AT ION I NT E R N AT ION A L

1EI General Secretary David Edwards

1EI President Susan Hopgood

Education International 8th World Congress: 20–26 July 2019

Bangkok, Thailand

Continuing the fight for fair, equitable and free public education for all writes President Howard Spreadbury.

ducation International (EI) is the Global Union Federation that represents 32 million members in about 400 organisations in 170 countries. As a federation, EI promotes the principle of quality education, funded publicly, being available to every student in every country. It supports democracy, peace, social justice and human rights, including trade union rights and the right to education. It supports the development of qualifications of teachers and the recognition of teachers as professionals. Education International advocates equity in society with policies, programs and advocacy efforts that challenge all forms of discrimination including trade union affiliation. Unions are the largest democratic mass organisations in the world and we must use our collective strength to ensure fair and equitable outcomes for workers and students alike. EI’s 8th World Congress set the agenda for education unions for the next four years. Approximately 1,500 delegates attended, with twenty-five of those representing the AEU. A large number of speakers addressed Congress including recently re-elected President Susan Hopgood and Secretary David Edwards, as well as Sharan Burrow, President of the International 4

“Students must be equipped with skills to work collaboratively and to save our planet.” Trade Union Confederation and other keynote speakers from a range of education unions world-wide. Susan and David spoke passionately about the continuing need for governments to support the profession, to resource public education for all students and to fend off the incursion of corporations seeking to profit from providing education in developing countries. Sharan spoke of an age of anger with inequity, insecure work and a slump in teacher wages as key features. In a world of corporate greed, political populism and the rise of the extreme right, the denial of climate science and the mass displacement of refugees, unions are on the front line in defending rights and promoting hope and demonstrating courage and solidarity among workers. Some of the startling statistics provided to attendees include that there are 262 million children world-wide who are not in school and that to provide education for all by 2030 will require an additional 69 million teachers.

1 Sharan Burrow President of the ITUC

1 Dr Jordan Naidoo of UNESCO The agenda was established through the passing of a significant number of resolutions on a range of subjects. These included: • Education and Democracy • A global framework of professional teaching standards • Advancing the profession – Education for all • Early Childhood Education • “De-colonising” the curriculum – restoring cultural relevance • Defending education, sustaining the world • Women’s and girls’ rights continued over page 3

PRESIDENT’S VIEW

“To provide education for all by 2030 will require an additional 69 million teachers.”

Educators and their unions are taking the lead

• Education justice – the right to learn

AEU President Howard Spreadbury explains.

• Education for Refugees • LGBTI rights in education • Gender equality • Mental health. In 1966, the United Nations International Labour Organisation (ILO) determined teaching to be a profession and that salaries and conditions be established with teacher associations. The EI/UNESCO Global Framework of Professional Teaching Standards resolution stated that we must “assert our professionalism” as “we are the voice of the teaching profession leading the education profession.” In speaking to the resolution on Advancing the Profession – Education for all, Doctor Jordon Naidoo, representing UNESCO, stated that education becomes a tool for transformation in society and that students must be prepared for life, equipped with skills to work collaboratively and to save our planet. Teachers are at the centre of the process of transformation and they must define what it is to be a profession. Governments must invest in research, innovation and teachers as the policy decision makers. We need to ‘teacher-proof’ schools. Delegates including AEU Federal President Correna Haythorpe spoke of the campaign being waged through EI to resist the corporatisation of public education and how we must continue to win in this area as we can’t rely on governments to protect our students. We must stand together and fight against the corporate entry into curriculum and assessment practices in our schools. In some countries, the following question is asked at the commencement of daily lessons: “How are the children?” And the response is “They are well”. Governments, including ours, must ensure that the children remain well in every aspect of their education as we, the profession, continue the fight for the application of the principles of fair, equitable and free public education for all. n

I recently took part in an AEU delegation of 25 officials and members to the Education International 8th World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. The theme of the Congress was Educators and their Unions Taking the Lead. A large number of resolutions were adopted committing Education International and its affiliates, including the AEU, to campaigning over the next four years to ensure that governments commit to resourcing access to high quality public education for all and fair conditions for workers. Education unions across the globe are setting and implementing the agenda to ensure improved outcomes for all students. The participation of the AEU in this global commitment is founded upon our goal of well resourced, high quality public education provision in our own country, where yet again our union takes the lead in campaigning for improved funding levels from governments, both federal and state. The Fair Funding Now campaign continues following the election of a government that remains committed to resourcing independent schools to at least 80% of the Schooling Resource Standard while only funding public schools to 20% of the SRS. Most recently, the focus on private schools was reaffirmed with the Morrison Government directing significant capital resources to the wealthiest elite schools and not one dollar to public schools. We must continue to lead the fight for fair and equitable funding for

all students in public schools. The AEU also continues to lead the campaign to achieve on-going funding for Universal Access to 15 hours a week for children in our preschools and we maintain pressure on governments to re-invest in TAFE as the public provider of vocational education and training. In South Australia, our active Branch continues to fight for a fair Enterprise Agreement outcome for members and students in our public schools and preschools. The Marshall Government is yet to understand the value of investing in public education for the public good as opposed to portraying funding to education as a cost to be borne by the taxpayer. Our union is providing leadership to ensure the best outcomes for our students and the long-term economic growth of our state. There’s another battle being waged with the state government in response to moves to privatise a number of public services. One example is a move to open up TAFE campuses to private providers in a “shared” approach to program delivery which has the potential to expand private for profit provision at the expense of high quality TAFE programs. Again, our union is playing a leading role in a cross union campaign to defeat the privatisation agenda. The AEU represents educators who work hard to provide high quality programs in our preschools, schools and TAFE campuses. As a collective, we must exercise our professional voice and lead the campaign for increased resourcing to support our work and the students for whom we work. There is a direct correlation between our working conditions and the learning environments and outcomes of our students. Through our union, we will continue to articulate our commitment to public education to those at political and administrative levels. If we don’t take the lead and stand up for public education, who will? n In unity, Howard Spreadbury 5

YE A R 7 TRA N S IT ION

I NCLU S IVE E D U C AT ION S UPPO RT

Year 7 transition Vice President Lara Golding answers some frequently asked questions.

he AEU has been working hard to address membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions and concerns about the move of Year 7 to high school. While some members are looking forward to the change, many are concerned about the impacts on their jobs, their schools and their communities. We will be paying close attention to the trial schools, Mitcham Girls, Wirreanda and John Pirie, to see the issues and solutions that arise.

What will the transition look like for teachers? At this stage, we do not know what process or requirements will be in place for the move in 2022. This will be determined over the next few years when it is clear how many teachers will need to move and how many are interested in the change. It is estimated that around 500 fewer primary school teachers and 800 more high school teachers will be needed from 2022. Following negotiations with the AEU, new teaching vacancies that have arisen in the 2020 trial schools have been openly advertised but preference has been given to primary teachers in the impacted schools through the merit process. We know that funding has been allocated to professional development for 2022 but it has not yet been determined who can access it or what the course(s) will look like. We will continue to advocate for equitable access to professional development for contract and permanent staff, a fair process for the transition 6

and for current rights and entitlements to be met.

What will the transition look like for SSOs and AEWs? The Department has informed the AEU that some SSOs will have their temporary hours reduced as a result of the Year 7 at high school pilot. The AEU has raised concerns with the department about the impact of the pilot on the living wages of SSOs and called for fair and equitable transitional arrangements for ancillary staff in impacted schools. SSO members have told us they are keen to access professional development, particularly on behaviour management and subject-specific skills, and to have opportunities to visit local high schools to ensure a successful transition. Members are concerned about losing top-up hours, losing contracts and increased workloads as a result of the change.

How will the transition impact on school leaders? We have raised concerns about potential pay cuts for primary principals and losses in leadership density in primary schools. At the same time, it is important that leadership classifications in large high schools keep up with increasing enrolments. n If you have specific questions or concerns you would like to raise in relation to Year 7 at high school, please email us on: aeusa@aeusa.asn.au

The IESP: unequal, unjust, unfair! Vice President Dash Taylor Johnson explains.

hen it comes to the Inclusive Education Support Program (IESP) introduced at pace at the start of 2019, the Department states clearly on its website that: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It reduces red tape and puts in place a new, more straightforward application and assessment process for preschoolers and school students with continued over page 3

B RA NCH S ECR E TA RY ’S R E PO RT complex needs and who need extra support.” Why then are the experiences of our members that of frustration, confusion and disillusionment? Rhetoric is not matching reality! Conceptually, the aligning of disparate funding streams into one location is sound. As is the clear link to the NCCD data collection categories and using evidence to establish level of need. What does the child need to belong, engage and experience success? This is meant to be the guiding question but when identified, doesn’t seem to be matched by resourcing to achieve it. The current funding allocation process is flawed by subjective judgements, onerous workload, a lack of trust in professional judgement and mixed messages about how to have the learners in your care receive the funding support they are entitled to. So what evidence do you need? Unfortunately, the answer has varied with this lack of direction causing undue anxiety. Clarity is needed and being sought, with this initial response received from the Department: “To confirm, all of the IESP’s correspondence and training to SSS and sites is clear about the fact that a personalised plan is required, however it does not need to be a One Plan. Sites are not penalised for providing other types of plans such as an ILP, NEP, etc.” (Disability Policies and Programs August 2019) Academic, social, behavioural and emotional complexity is an increasing element in our classrooms and we continue to seek greater recognition of the impact this has on learning outcomes. With nearly 350 applications presented to the IESP central moderation panel at the end of last term, the evidence of need can not be refuted but unfortunately the evidence of inconsistent outcomes is also compelling; students with identical needs are not being attributed the same levels of funding. It is a system responsibility to address the inequities being experienced and the longer it takes, the more our students miss out!

We seek a system that is equal, just and fair! n

Securing Our Union’s Future We need to grow in numbers, strength and relevance writes Branch Secretary Leah York. Since being elected Branch Secretary in 2016, I have worked hard modernising our democratic structures and processes. To meet future challenges and win the respect we deserve as education professionals, our union must build the power to win. Following November 2018 Branch Council’s endorsement of our Strategic Framework ‘Educators Building Power to Win’ (as printed in the last Journal), the AEU’s Strategic Plan 2020–22 was endorsed by Branch Council on 24 August. The plan can be found on the AEU website at: www.aeusa.asn.au> Your Union – please check it out! In broad terms, our goals are: • A strong, inclusive and well resourced public education system that delivers high quality preschools, schools and TAFE. • Improved and enforced working conditions. • Respect for education professionals. • Effective use of our collective industrial and professional strength to influence society to be more equitable, sustainable and just. The next focus of strategic planning will be to develop the 2020 Annual Operational Plan to give effect to the overarching strategic framework and plan. This will include the work that AEU Officers undertake with our committees, including Early Childhood, SSO, Leaders, Aboriginal Education, Status of Women, LGBTIQ, Country Conditions, OSHW, Reconciliation, Special Education, and of course, TAFE Divisional Council. This work will include updating and developing policy to enhance our status and ensure that the AEU is respected as the voice of the education profession. Integral to strengthening our union is leading the debate on professional issues.

We need to grow as a union – in numbers, in strength, in relevance. To enable this the AEU Office is restructuring to focus on campaigning and organising our profession.

AEU Office Organisational Structure Implementing the recommendations of the review to support this transformation, and following consultation with staff, Branch Executive adopted a new structure for 2020. Administrative Officers, on the recommendation of AO Review Panels, will be appointed by November Branch Council. The Information Unit is moving towards a fully functioning Member Services Centre. This means a more streamlined process is experienced by members who contact the union seeking information or assistance to resolve grievances, industrial issues and legal matters. This model allows Campaign Organisers to concentrate on working with sub-branches, developing member participation and activism in campaigns that enhance public education and our working conditions. With this more effective structure – and plenty of hard work! – we can be the powerful union that protects, promotes and enhances inclusive public education for all South Australians.

Your Secretary As Branch Secretary, I’m accountable to all members to ensure the union is working in the most efficient and effective way to deliver the best possible outcomes for you. n If you have any queries or comments please email me at:

8: lyork@aeusa.asn.au 25 YEAR MEMBER RECOGNITION

Sub-branch Secretaries and AEU reps. Please contact the Branch Secretary lyork@aeusa.asn.au if you would like to organise recognition of members of 25 years standing at your site.

FOCUS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING

Vo t e ! benefitted from unpaid goodwill. An example of this is Golden Grove subbranch’s experience of the Department’s selective use of Clause 5.2.22 (see below). This has been repeated around the state. In providing advice to leaders about teachers’ ‘core duties,’ the Department asserts that these must be completed without question. This is not the case. The Department’s advice clearly ignores the opening paragraph which outlines a process to take into account the workload associated with these additional core duties. The process anticipates that PAC must be consulted regarding the management of these duties. Below are a few examples of members exercising their professional judgment to focus on what’s important – teaching and learning.

Members taking back control State Governments and the Education Department have ignored educators’ spiraling workloads for too long writes Andrew Gohl.

ost initiatives are another poorly funded priority while members’ unpaid goodwill is taken for granted and built into the Department for Education’s business model. Workload has been a constant feature of enterprise bargaining negotiations for over a decade. It is outrageous that, while the Government and the Department want to keep down salaries to the bare minimum, South Australian educators have amongst the highest contact times and lowest non-instruction-times in the country and there is a clear 8

expectation to work harder for longer. Ensuring Public Education meets the needs of our diverse students is an obligation that must be equally shared between the Government, the Department, parents and educators. At the moment, the Government is shirking its obligation to South Australian public education students and their parents. The only way to address unreasonable workloads is to take control and make cultural change – for our health and the sake of our families and relationships. Changing culture to address unreasonable workloads will always meet resistance from an employer who has

CASE STUDY 1 Golden Grove High School • Attendance at one, one-hour staff meeting per week, including professional development • OCOP completed only if provided with all the release time necessary • Refusing to participate in, or travel to, any partnership activities • Not participating in any documentation activities related to classroom observations. Sam King, AEU Rep at Golden Grove High, says, “Our sub-branch was keen to use the campaign as a means of restoring a healthier work-life balance. “Members were given the opportunity to discuss their work and a pretty clear consensus developed.” The sub-branch remained firm despite the Department’s inevitable attempts to push back. Sam identifies that the Department’s information sent to site leaders quoted Clause 5.2.22 out of context. “Getting some clarity from the AEU about this has been invaluable. Our focus on teaching and learning has continued over page 3

“Changing culture to address unreasonable workloads will always meet resistance from an employer who has benefitted from unpaid goodwill.”

allowed us to concentrate on what is really important in the classroom and get some balance back in our lives.”

CASE STUDY 2 Berri Primary School • Asserting professional judgement regarding the educational worth of every initiative and priority against the workload they create • Not completing OCOP unless provided the specific time (approximately 8 hours) • Attending one, one-hour staff meeting a week • Only completing assessment, marking and planning during NIT • Support every member to address breaches of industrial conditions and unreasonable workloads • Communicate sub-branch decisions to the PAC via the PAC representative. At this busy site, Sub-branch Secretary Dayna Brown convened a meeting. Members reviewed the AEU information then ranked their workload issues from 1–10, identifying the top four that impact teaching and learning. Dayna reported that reducing workload had been managed collaboratively with a supportive leadership who understood the growing pressures upon educators. “It’s been a big shift,” she says. “It reduced our workload and gave us time to get our heads around how to better support student learning. Members are happy with the clarity of the sub-branch position and that we are looking out for one another.”

CASE STUDY 3 Mount Gambier High School • Cease absentee follow up phone calls • Limit reports to twice per year • Sub-branch insisting on member consultation for new policies to determine and address workload implications. “We began by calling a union meeting to discuss workload and identifying those matters that take us away from teaching, learning, programming and planning,” says Matt Cherry, Subbranch Secretary. Amongst other things, members identified that the administrative task of following up absenteeism was consuming significant time. “Members logged the amount of time they were on the phone. On average we worked out each call was taking seven minutes and members usually had to make up to 12 calls. This meant up to 84 minutes could be spent on this task rather than planning, programming, assessment and marking.” The sub-branch also identified options to address this workload – automated messages to parents and/or allocating this task to support staff and put these to PAC. They are still awaiting a response.

CASE STUDY 4 Seaford K–7 School • Non-participation in school based activities after 4pm, including Open Literacy Night • Members will not be able to have data chats during NIT time • Filling in for leadership NIT will be paid back • Members participate in staff meetings only until 4:20pm each Tuesday • 3 Way Conferences will not be after

To download the AEU Focus on Teaching and Learning Kit go to our website at:

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4pm because teachers have already adhered to the Department’s requirements – keep until 4pm or postpone • End-of-Year reports will have no descriptive written comments • AEU members will not participate in any further training with the partnership • A reply to emails, or the sending of email requests/information will be restricted to between 8am – 4pm, Monday – Friday. In developing a comprehensive response to manage workload and focus on teaching and learning, Sub-branch Secretary Stacey Richard convened six meetings in a two week period to ensure everyone was on the same page and felt supported. “Our leaders are AEU members and have been involved in all meetings,” notes Stacey. “They have been supportive and have worked to help fix as many problems as they can.” As a result of strong action, members have been given release time and staff meeting time to get some of the paperwork done. NIT is no longer getting taken or being paid back if there is no other option and staff meetings finish at 4:20pm. “Teachers now feel supported,” says Stacey. n Over the coming weeks, Organisers will be visiting sites to discuss our Focus on Teaching and Learning campaign. It’s time to critically analyse what is being asked of us, make a professional judgement about its value, claim back our professional voice and have some influence over the work we do to ensure it truly supports teaching and learning. Call a meeting of AEU members, discuss your workloads and demand professional Respect today! Andrew Gohl is Coordinator of the Organisers Group. 9

AEU ELECTIONS 2019

AEU SA Branch Executive Elections 2019 Ballots are being conducted for the following Branch Executive positions: South Australian Branch • Branch President (1) • Branch Female Vice-President (1) • Branch Male Vice-President (1) • Branch Secretary (1)

Branch Executive Officers comprised of: • School Services Officer (1) remains unfilled • Children’s Services Sub-Division (1) remains unfilled • TAFE Division (1) remains unfilled • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (1)

MICHELE APPLETON

AEU Branch Executive [ATSI] Elected unopposed in 2019 for 2 years.

SASHA ANDERSSON

for AEU Branch Executive

My name is Sasha Andersson, and I am the Music, Indonesian and Adnamatna Teacher, and AET at Hawker Area School. Hawker is my hometown, residing on Adnamatna lands, and I have made it a priority to provide services to students, staff and families in the Far North since my teaching career began, first at Leigh Creek Area School, and now at Hawker. I have been an AEU member since 2010, the sub-branch secretary at Hawker for 2018–19, and a Branch Council Delegate for the Far North in 2018/2019. I’m passionate about country conditions, particularly in our current EB climate. This has included being present in an EB meeting on this matter in 2018 and speaking at the stop-work rally at Parliament House. I make it my business to stay up-todate with Union and related information, and to ensure that my staff, and fellow Sub-branch Secretaries are provided with this information in a timely manner, allowing them the real opportunity to make decisions and voice opinions on the issues impacting them. I take every opportunity to participate in PD and meetings that are provided by the AEU, DfE and other organisations, to best represent members.

I look forward to being able to support members to engage with bonafide opportunities for consultation and to take their voices to the Executive level of our Union.

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST MATTHEW CHERRY

for AEU Branch Executive

• Mount Gambier High School AEU PAC Representative (4 years) • Sub-Branch Secretary (3 years)

• General Division, other than Children’s Services and School Services Sub-Divisions (12) Voting for the 12 General Division Members of Branch Executive is by members assigned to the General Division, excluding SSO and Children’s Services members. This AEU Journal carries statements submitted by candidates in the election for members of 2020 – 2021 AEU Branch Executive. Candidates’ advertisements are published in alphabetical order.

Enquiries: AEU elections are conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). All enquiries regarding this election should be directed to the AEC Returning Officer phone: 8237 6555

Timing: The ballot will open on Friday 11 October 2019 and close at 10.00am on Friday 1 November 2019.

• AEU SA Branch Council Member (2 years) • Branch Executive (current). I am a proud, dedicated educator and AEU member seeking your support for election to Branch Executive. As SBS at Mount Gambier High School, I have helped grow our membership while ensuring that our sub-branch is effectively represented and supported. I am a vocal member of Branch Council who ensures that country educators are fairly represented in decisions debated at Council. Further, I have been active in organizing and leading highly successful stop-work rallies in Mount Gambier while also serving as a passionate advocate for public education in the local media, building community support.

M A TE 20 R 20 U YO for

I believe that our Union must be strong and responsive to the diverse challenges impacting on members. It is our duty as leaders within the AEU to speak on behalf of those who have elected us, ask questions, and act with integrity so that policy decisions are made in the best interest of all members.

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS SA

AEU ELECTIONS 2019

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST ANN CLARKE

for AEU Branch Executive

I started teaching in 2009, doing a combination of contract and TRT work. In 2010, I won a position at Port Augusta Secondary School, where I worked for four years before returning to the city, working at Seaton High School. During that time, I was a Sub-Branch Secretary, AEU PAC Rep, member of Branch Council and member of Branch Executive. In April 2015, I came to work as an Organiser at the AEU. In this role, I visited preschools, schools and TAFE campuses across the state, working directly with AEU members on the issues that affect them. Returning to a school in 2020, I want to put my teaching and AEU experience to good use, continuing to represent AEU members by being elected to Branch Executive. My experience working in schools, as well as the AEU, gives me a strong footing to fight for AEU members across the board, as well as systems knowledge of how to achieve results. If elected, I will continue to fight for a strong public education system for all.

M A TE 20 R 20 U YO for

BRETT FERRIS

for AEU Branch Executive

Current role:

English Coordinator, Open Access College.

AEU roles: • Branch Executive, 2009, 2014, 2015 • Branch Council, 2008-2015 • Sub-branch Secretary, 2009, 2013-2015 • AEU PAC Rep, 2013, 2017, 2018.

Public Education Activism: • SA Greens candidate for State Parliament, 2010, 2014, 2018 • Campaigning on a pro-Public Education platform, taking on the Education Minister for the Seat of Adelaide in 2010, during our bitter three-year EB dispute. • I led a team of Public Education supporters to help achieve government commitments to build and/or expand public schools around Adelaide, and help defeat the Minister at the polls.

My vision for the AEU and Branch Executive: • Improve digital communication and interaction with members • Equitably protect the industrial rights of members at site and department level • Continue to fight for adequate public school funding and improvements to teacher workload • Greater support for new AEU members and grow our Union.

I will bring an independent voice to Branch Executive, striving to ensure that our union continues to work hard in the best interests of all members.

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS SA

Independent candidate for AEU Branch Executive

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST

TRISH GILBERT

for AEU Branch Executive

LARA GOLDING

for AEU Branch President

Current Female Vice President:

Experience: • Nearly 30 years primary teaching experience country and metro.

AEU Activism • AEU executive member • AEU Treasurer • Status of Women Committee member • AEU Women in Leadership Development participant • SA Unions – Anna Stewart Memorial Project participant • AEU Committee and reference group member • Executive representative for Premier, Minister and MP delegations.

As a member of AEU Executive I will: • Campaign for improved conditions for preschool, schools and TAFE • Work closely with Principal Officers to continue to uphold members rights and entitlements through working parties and advisory committees • Support the Union to provide quality training and development for members, including new educators, women and those in leadership • Promote the Union, recruit and support all members • Fight for a strong, well-resourced and equitable public school system that provides quality educational outcomes for all students • Demand RESPECT for our world class profession.

M A TE 20 R 20 U YO for

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS SA

• As your representative, I use my recent classroom experience and professional knowledge to provide a strong, credible voice for all members • I actively seek out member feedback to inform my decisions • I work hard to promote members’ interests.

AEU Activism includes:

• Branch Executive 2008-2009 and 2015-2019 including serving on various sub-committees • Supporting our new teachers by developing and leading Classroom Management and Student Engagement courses since 2009 to present • Seaton High School Sub-branch Secretary, Council Delegate, Women’s Consultative Committee.

Teaching Experience includes:

• Maths, Science, Physics, PE, and Research Project • Maths & SHIP Coordinator • SACE Physics Stage 2 moderator and exam marker • Advanced Skills Teacher.

If elected I will continue to fight for:

• Guaranteed funding for schools, preschools and TAFE • Our professional judgement to be valued • Fair and reasonable workloads and smaller class sizes • Secure work for all educators • Improved country conditions • Support for our students • Public education be recognised as a fundamental public good • A strong member voice within the AEU.

M A TE 20 R 20 U YO for

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS SA

AEU ELECTIONS 2019

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST ASHLEIGH JAMIESON

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST PENNY KARATZOVALIS

for AEU Branch Executive

Currently a vocal member of executive who looks at all sides of motions put forward, asks questions and explains member’s views to ensure a balanced discussion before decisions are made.

Teaching Experience • 34 years, primary school teacher • APY Lands- Fregon and Indulkana, Pt. Lincoln Primary and Pt Lincoln Junior Primary, currently at Brighton Primary.

Teaching Experience: • Junior Primary teacher for 9 years in SA public education • Considerable TRT experience • School Support Officer experience.

School Based AEU Activism • Support staff as Sub Branch Secretary and inform members of their rights • Branch Council Delegate • AEU Merit Selection Panel Representative • Active participant in Area Meetings, campaigns and union rallies • Speak out and rally against forces that devalue our profession • Promote opportunities for staff to be active, informed and share our goals and values that strengthen our union.

As a member of AEU Executive I will campaign for:

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• Adequate funding for students at a classroom level • Workload reduction for teachers and leaders • Improved country conditions and incentives • Equality in job security for teaching and non-teaching members • Trust in our professional voice • RESPECT for all educators.

School Based AEU Activism • Sub branch secretary 11 years • PAC member • Branch council delegate • Active participant in area meetings, campaigns and union rallies.

Previous AEU experience • AEU Branch Executive • AEU representative on Teachers Registration Board

If elected to AEU Executive I will campaign for:

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• Well resourced funding for public education • Work load protection and more manageable class sizes • Funding for class complexity • Public education and its important role in society • Remote and rural schools.

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS SA

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST

VICKI LACEY

TIM LONGSTAFF

for AEU Branch Executive

AEU Activism:

• Branch Executive 2019 • Women’s Consultative Committee 2018-19 • Branch Council delegate 2016-19 • Sub-branch Secretary 1994-19 • Anna Stewart Memorial Development Program 2018 • Women in Leadership Development program 2015.

Teaching Experience:

• Teaching Early Years; 9 years in NT & 16 years in SA • Presenter at various EDTech, Partnership and local conferences • Co-ordinator – Teaching and Learning - 2014 • Advanced Skills Teacher 2 - 2018.

If elected I will fight for:

• Recognised workloads and fair working conditions • Smaller class sizes and support, especially in the fundamental years • Acceptance and understanding of growing additional family, gender, trauma and disability requirements • Support with funding and recognition for the increasing numbers of students with learning difficulties and behavioural issues • Respect, valuing and promotion of our profession and the amazing work we do in our communities • Public education as a right for all • A strong member voice for all AEU members and potential AEU members • A realistic and transparent process for increasing OHS requirements in our profession.

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AEU Activism • Branch Executive 2018-2019 • Branch Council Delegate • Sub-branch Secretary • PAC Representative.

Teaching Experience: • Country and metro placements • English 8-12 • HASS 8-10 • Workplace Practices 12.

If elected I will fight for: • Addressing class complexities

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• Realistic workloads and a work/life balance • Country incentives • A strong union voice.

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS SA

AEU ELECTIONS 2019

VOTE 1 MARIKA MARLOW

VOTE 1 ADRIAN MAYWALD

For AEU Female Vice President

For AEU Male Vice President

‘Working for all Members’

As Female Vice President, I will work collaboratively to be a voice that:

• AEU campaigns, advocating for fair and equitable State and Federal Education funding and working conditions, inclusive of gender equity, social justice and women’s issues. • Applying W.I.L.D. leadership skills to build and empower active subbranches as Sub-branch secretary and/or as a member of the PAC across Country, Metropolitan and Hills sites. • Supporting and mentoring colleagues and women in leadership. • Sharing knowledge as an invited presenter at numerous AEU PD opportunities, directed at developing Australian Curriculum/TfEL knowledge and practice. • Representing the Hills voice on Branch Council. • Representing the AEU/ teacher voice on the English, Arts and Primary Years Australian Curriculum Advisory Committees. • AEU’s Curriculum Planning and Development Advisory committee.

• Teaching Rec to 12, in Primary, Secondary and Area Schools • Experienced in classroom, middle management and Leadership • Currently ‘AEU Leaders Focus’ Organiser • Area School Vice President. AEU Activism/Involvement: • AEU Member for my entire career • AEU Executive and Member and Branch Council/ Sub-branch Member • Chairperson of the Leaders Consultative Committee • Extensive AEU campaigns with radio, newsprint, social media and speaking at rallies in Mount Gambier and Adelaide • AEU New Educators Network/Conference Presenter • Enterprise Bargaining Multi Working Parties/Consultative Committees. As an experienced member of Executive I will continue to actively pursue: • The rights and representation of all AEU members! • Seek Equality across Country and City Educational and Resourcing • Improved student support systems • A clear commitment to ensuring Public Education is resourced for sustainability and growth • Sustainable workloads and conditions for all • Re-establishing the Educational Trust, ensuring AEU members can focus on what really matters • Implement strategies to ensure Public Education is the best choice for all!

‘Independent For a Strong Active Union’

Endorsed by AEU President Howard Spreadbury

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST

• Maximises collaboration, bringing about shared understandings through initiating, consulting, listening and engaging in professional dialogue that values and respects our professional voice. • Participates in the building a strong and proactive Educational Community.

My commitment as an AEU activist is confirmed by my active participation in:

KATE McAULEY

DYLAN MILTON

for AEU Branch Executive

AEU Activism:

for AEU Branch Executive

AEU Activism:

• Branch Executive 2019 • Anna Stewart Memorial Project participant • Branch Council delegate • Sub-branch secretary • Active participant in Area meetings, campaigns and union rallies.

Teaching Experience:

• 6 years primary school classroom teacher • 3 years area school teacher- primary PE and HASS, secondary English and HASS • NAPLAN Coordinator • Curriculum and Well-being Coordinator.

If elected I will fight for: • Realistic workloads and fair working conditions for all • Secure work for teachers and support staff in primary schools and preschools • Properly funded support for the increasing number of students with learning difficulties and behaviour issues • Improved country conditions • Value and importance of public education and education professionals • A strong member voice within the AEU to create positive change.

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• Sub Branch Secretary - Cowell Area School (2016-2017) • Sub-Branch Secretary – Glossop High School (2018-present) • AEU Finance Committee (2016-2018) • Country Conditions Standing Committee (2019-present) • Branch Council Delegate – Eyre (2015-2017) • Branch Council Delegate – Riverland (2019-present) • Riverland EB rally organiser - October 2018

Teaching Experience:

• 8 Years proudly working in country schools across Eyre Peninsula and now in Riverland • Teaching Maths, Science, Chemistry, Physics, SACE Maths to Methods Level and Digital technologies • SACE Marker and Moderator – Essential Maths and Physics • Currently working as a B1 Leader – Learning Technology and Data

If elected I will fight for: • Being an active and vocal voice for ALL country members • Realistic workloads and fair working conditions • Smaller Class sizes • Guaranteed pre-school funding • Properly funded support for our SWD and complex behaviour students • A strong and properly funded TAFE system.

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AEU ELECTIONS 2019

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST JAN MURPHY

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST KENDALL PROUD

for AEU Female Vice President

for AEU Branch Executive

Experience: • Primary school teacher based in country locations north & south of Adelaide from 2008-2017 • Edwardstown Primary School 2018-Current • Classroom teacher, specialist teacher & Band B Leader experience. AEU Activism: • Experienced Sub-branch Secretary at multiple

Teaching Experience:

• 26 years, primary classroom teacher.

School-based AEU activism:

• Sub Branch Secretary, Panel & PAC member • Branch Council Delegate • Union activist.

In my role as AEU Vice President 2012 – 2017: • EB12 & EB15 negotiating team • Responsible for SSO, Early Childhood, Status of Women, TRT & Contract Teacher, LGBTI and Special Education Consultative Committees, Recruitment & Selection, TRB and Seconded Teachers • Federal & State campaigns, policy review and development, and member support.

In my role as AEU Campaign Organiser 2018 & 2019: • Organising through campaigning • Member recruitment, development and support • Early Childhood focus.

As your Vice President I will work with the AEU team to:

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• Build AEU power to win in schools, preschools and TAFE • Campaign for a high quality, well resourced, highly regarded public education system where members are respected as professionals • Empower members with the skills, knowledge and support to resolve workplace issues and ensure member entitlements are met.

school sites since 2011 • Lower South East Area delegate to Branch Council 2012 & 2015-2016 • Branch Executive 2017-Current • New Educators Network (NEN) 2009-2012 • Anna Stewart Participant 2012 • Women in Leadership Development (WiLD) 2015 • ACTU Union Leaders Training 2016 • Early Childhood Consultative Committee ECCC) 2015-2018 • Status of Women Consultative Committee (SOWCC) 2017-Current. As a member of Executive I am committed to:: • Strengthening our Public Education system • Ensuring the professional voice of teachers is valued & respected • Safe & secure working conditions for all • Supporting new educators to become strong, successful & confident practitioners • Ensuring equity of access to resources & working conditions for country members • High quality education & early intervention in preschools & the early years of schooling • Supporting staff to manage complex students & classes • Building a strongly united, proud and active AEU.

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VOTE 1 HOWARD SPREADBURY

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST

For AEU President

MICHAEL STOETZER

for AEU Branch Executive

‘Working for all Members’ In my current role as AEU Branch President since 2016: • Branch Executive, Branch Council Delegate • Aboriginal Education, Leaders, Early Childhood and Reconciliation Committees • Federal Executive • Federal Conference Delegate • SA Unions Executive. Other AEU Experience and Activism: • Organiser, Early Childhood Focus 1993 to 2005 • Lead Organiser 2006 to 2013 • Vice President 2014 to 2015 • AEU Lead negotiator Enterprise Bargaining • Sub-branch Secretary. Teaching and Leadership Experience: • Teacher and Director in country and metropolitan R-7 schools, preschools and Children’s Centre I stand for a union that: • Fights for public education and fair funding, both State and Federal • Values our profession, professional judgement and professional voice • Engages members to win reasonable workload and fair working conditions • Develops and supports activists and local union leaders • Protects members’ rights and entitlements • Plans responsibly for a secure financial future • Grows in numbers and collective strength • ls recognised by governments as strong and member driven.

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Teaching Experience • I have taught English and Humanities for 11 years. • I have worked at Port Augusta Secondary School for 6 years and currently at the largest public school, Reynella East College.

AEU Activism • Since 2016, I have been the Sub-Branch Secretary at Reynella East College. • I have been AEU PAC representative (2016) and been actively involved in the WHS committees at both sites. • Currently, I am a member of Branch Council (2018-2019) and Aboriginal Education Consultative Committee (2019).

If elected to AEU Executive I will campaign for: •● Improving working conditions for colleagues across the various sectors •● Ensuring that our union reflects our profession •● Increasing communication between sites and the executive especially when industrial action is required providing strong member voice.

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AEU ELECTIONS 2019

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST

AMANDA THOMPSON

for AEU Branch Executive

DASH TAYLOR JOHNSON

for AEU Male Vice President

Experience:

• 2016-19 Male Vice President. • 2014-19 Executive member. • 31 years as a unionist and educational practitioner in metro, country and isolated schools. • Contract, TRT and teacher/leader (Le Fevre HS, Brighton SS, John Pirie SS & WA). • International exchange teacher/leader (Canada & USA).

AEU Activism:

• Sub Branch Secretary, Area Council President (Pt Pirie), Branch Council Delegate. • Panelist/PAC member. • EA 2016; EB 2018. • WHS, Special Education, Country Conditions, RAP, Environment Action Group, Teachers for Refugees. • Minister and CE meetings. • Federal conference. • Media spokesperson. Campaigning for: Member voice being heard, Respecting our profession, Recruitment and retention of members in preschools, schools and TAFE, Building members skills, knowledge and support, Improved workload protections; transparent processes for all, Healthy and safe workplaces, Access to quality professional learning, Genuine recognition of workload demands, Better Country Conditions, Protecting our TAFE sector, Social justice, Making our employer accountable, Equality and equity, A sustainable future.

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MALCOLM VAUGHAN

for AEU Branch Executive

My 15 year teaching career includes: • Full time at a country Primary School, • ERT in country - Kindergarten, small, medium and larger Primary, and a High School of over 300 students, • Part- and full-time at a rural High School. A member since University, I believe in: • Social Justice, • The solidarity the Union provides for all public education workers, and • A strong, vibrant Union is vital to ensure manageable, equitable, working conditions. Currently a Women’s Rep and an Upper South East Rep on Branch Council I have also spent time as: •● a Sub Branch Secretary, • a member of PAC, • a participant in the 2019 AEU’s Women in Leadership Development (WiLD) program, and • I continue to develop my skills and knowledge in, and of, the worlds of leadership and the AEU.

Social Justice is imperative for a successful society into the future and that begins with Education. Education for all. A strong, flexible AEU is required to make sure that happens. I want to be part of the journey. Thank you for your support.

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST BRAD WALLIS

Experience:

Union Activism:

• My entire teaching career has been in country schools - Cummins Area School, Mannum High School and Kingston Community School. • Coordinator for 33 years at Kingston, teaching Politics, History and Agriculture.

• Sub-branch Secretary for many years and have been proud to promote the AEU and the quality of public education in conservative rural areas. • Served on the Country Conditions Committee for six years and chaired the meetings in the last two years. • Current member of AEU Branch Executive.

If re-elected to Branch Executive I will campaign strongly for:

• Competitive salaries that will attract and keep young teachers, especially in country schools. • Close scrutiny of the allocation of federal funding for both state and private schools. • Promotion of the AEU as a professional and respected organisation for all employees of the Education Department. • Hastening plans for the redevelopment of AEU headquarters as a vibrant place for members’ workshops and professional development. • Appropriate salary and working conditions for TRTs and contract teachers. • The elimination of the NAPLAN tests.

Vote for an INDEPENDENT AND EXPERIENCED VOICE on Branch Executive

for AEU Branch Executive

Experience:

• I’m in my eighth year of teaching • I’ve been an English, HASS, Modern History, Ancient History, PLP and Research Project teacher • I have experience with combined classes at both a middle school and senior school level, including mixed years levels and mixed subjects • I’m familiar with the challenges of both country teaching and large city high schools.

AEU Experience:

• I’ve served on Branch Council since my first school term in 2012 and on Executive since 2017 • I’ve served as Sub-Branch Secretary and PAC rep • I’ve contributed workshops to New Educators conferences, and attended Federal New Educators • I’ve been a member of the Administrative Officer Review Committee and the Country Conditions Standing Committee.

As a member of Branch Executive I will continue to: • Be a voice for both city and country members • Promote public education and the vital role it plays in an equitable society • Work to support new educators and members • Fight for fair and realistic working conditions and expectations • Work to ensure that future governments honour commitments to public education funding.

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AEU ELECTIONS 2019

PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST GRAHAM WOOD

for Branch Secretary

Experience: • A proud public educator and AEU member for 27 years • Currently principal at Brahma Lodge PS (12 years). I am privileged to lead a high quality team of teachers and SSO’s who connect students to their school and improve their academic performance • Have taught R-12 across Pitjantjatjara Lands, country and city schools • Served on consultative committees, as sub-branch secretary and Branch Council delegate • Designed and delivered professional learning to AEU members.

As Branch Secretary member I will: • Improve our focus and voice on professional issues – no new initiatives without AEU approval • Support the Presidents to provide united leadership within the AEU to develop and win campaigns that protect and improve the working lives of our members • Improve our campaigning and organising and make them a priority • Teach members how to release our collective power to improve their working lives • Collaborate to improve workplace culture • Work with AEU staff to improve communication to members • Continue to be curious, to learn and help others to learn.

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PROGRESSIVE EDUCATORS SA

Leah York

For AEU SA Branch Secretary Current Branch Secretary since 2016 • Leading union modernisation process • Restructuring AEU to improve services to members • Improved and highly skilled information unit • AEU Organisers freed up to spend more time in sites with members • Membership up 800 in my first term.

Experience and proven track record

• AEU member and experienced teacher since 1989 • AEU Industrial Coordinator and Organiser since 2000 • Qualified lawyer and AEU lead negotiator on six enterprise agreements (2002-2016) • Effective advocate for members in preschools, schools and TAFE • President, SA Government Employees Superannuation Federation. We have achieved much together as AEU members. Since you elected me Branch Secretary I have done the hard work of reviewing our operations and restructuring where necessary. The AEU must be a powerful union that campaigns and wins on the issues that matter to education professionals.

I seek your continued support in building a stronger union.

Keep the AEU strong and united

AEU SA Branch Executive Elections 2019 The ballot will OPEN on 11 October 2019 and CLOSE at 10:00am on 1 November 2019. During this time ballot papers will be delivered to your home. This is your chance as members to have your say on the team to lead the AEU for the next two years.

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Leah York

For AEU SA Branch Secretary For a strong, well-run union • Branch Secretary since 2016, 20 years’ experience as AEU official. • Qualified lawyer and Enterprise Bargaining negotiator since 2002. • Effective advocate for members in preschools, schools and TAFE. • AEU member and experienced teacher since 1989. • Leading union modernisation process, including improved Information Unit. • Membership up 800 in my first term. • Independent of political ties and factions.

“The AEU needs strong leadership, committed to serving members. I seek your support to continue building a better, more professional union.” LeahYorkforAEUBranchSecretary or email: leah.york@gmail.com

Contact me on:

Keep the AEU strong and united! Endorsed by Jack Major, former AEU Branch Secretary No AEU funds for publications were used in this campaign. This is not an official AEU publication.

REFRESH

your leadership team with a balance of experience and new ideas

RE-ENGAGE

with our members in all areas and sectors

REBUILD

our union

‘Working for all Members’

My achievements as leader of our team of Branch Executive include:

I will work collaboratively to be a voice that:

• An overall increase in AEU membership since 2017 • Increased member engagement in debate at Branch Council • Re-establishment of the Leaders’ Consultative Committee • Establishment of a new leaders focus organiser position • Finalising our Branch Reconciliation Action Plan • Co-convening the new Reconciliation Standing Committee • Maintaining AEU representation on merit selection panels in the new Education Act • Maintaining AEU representation on school amalgamation & closure review committees • Leading the strongest member action in an enterprise bargaining campaign in 11 years.

• Maximises collaboration, bringing about shared understandings through initiating, consulting, listening and engaging in professional dialogue that values and respects our voice. • Participates in the building a strong and proactive Educational Community.

Vote for a leader who has a record of standing up for all educators and public education. Contact email: robertaandhoward1@hotmail.com

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HOWARD SPREADBURY For AEU President

My commitment as an AEU activist is confirmed by my active participation in: • AEU campaigns, advocating for fair and equitable State and Federal Education funding and working conditions, inclusive of gender equity, social justice and women’s issues. • Applying W.I.L.D. leadership skills to build and empower active sub-branches as Sub-branch secretary and/or as a member of the PAC across Country, Metropolitan and Hills sites. • Supporting and mentoring colleagues and women in leadership. • Sharing knowledge as an invited presenter at numerous AEU PD opportunities, directed at developing Australian Curriculum/TfEL knowledge and practice. • Representing the Hills voice on Branch Council. • Representing the AEU/ teacher voice on the English, Arts and Primary Years Australian Curriculum Advisory Committees. • AEU’s Curriculum Planning and Development Advisory committee.

I will continue to build a respected, professional and powerful voice to ensure we strengthen the educational and industrial conditions for all Public Education Sites and every AEU Member!

2019 Roles – as Lucindale Area School Principal, Area Schools Vice President and currently AEU Organiser with Leaders Focus I: • Actively drive AEU Executive to support all members • Partnership Executive & Vice President of the Area Schools Association • Supported EMS, trials, ICT & HR Working parties and Performance & Capacity and support of IOPP program.

AEU Experience, Activism & Education Voice:

• AEU Finance Committee, Strategic Plans & External Review • Area Schools & Portfolio Conferences • Individual Observer of Professional Practice Trained Officer • Mentor to Leaders/Middle Managers • Media Spokesperson; Rallies, Radio and Print.

Teaching Experience:

• Play Centres and Reception to Year 12 teaching and coordination experience in Country and Metro Areas

I stand for a union that:

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• Differntiates the needs of country & city for equality for all • Builds the power to win responable workload and fair working conditions • Works for all members to improve our profession • Protects, supports and grows its members for educational success • Plans and enacts a bright and sustainable future for the AEU and Public Education.

MARIKA MARLOW

For AEU Female Vice President

Contact email: adrianmaywald@bigpond.com

Endorsed by President Howard Spreadbury

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Contact email: marika.marlow107@gmail.com

ADRIAN MAYWALD

Independentforastrong_aeu

For AEU Male Vice President Endorsed by President Howard Spreadbury

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TAF E FOCU S

The gender pay gap in TAFE is 4% which we consider to be unacceptably high. In some public sector areas it is 0%. We have written to the Chief Executive of TAFE asking how they are monitoring and addressing this problem. n

ACTION Union strength vital

TAFE EBA time Members must fire up to win a fair EB outcome in TAFE.

ay back in May the AEU notified the employer that we wanted to start enterprise bargaining for a new agreement.

The existing TAFE SA Education Staff EBA will expire on 21 October and it is best practice for negotiations to commence six months in advance. The employer has failed to respond. The union also requested that they outline their proposals for a new agreement as part of good faith bargaining. Again, nothing has been forthcoming.

“Members should be very angry that the employer has refused to start bargaining.” • workloads that are reasonable and sustainable • improved access to quality and relevant professional development • enhanced redeployment, retraining and redundancy provisions • better work travel arrangements.

Minister Gardner has been alerted to our concerns and we have requested he take immediate action.

The AEU claim will be underpinned by extensive proposals, strategies and solutions.

What do we want?

The AEU is providing detailed proposals to support our claim. A working group has developed strategies to address workload concerns. These solutions to a complex problem will form the basis of the AEU negotiating position.

The AEU has sought feedback from members via an online survey and meetings across the state. In response, our TAFE Divisional Council has endorsed a claim that demands: • all current entitlements and conditions preserved • pay rises • quality jobs that are secure and safe • addressing gender inequality 20

Gender pay gap and TAFE The gender pay gap measures the difference between women’s and men’s average weekly full-time equivalent earnings and is expressed as a percentage of men’s earnings.

Success will depend on the collective strength and activism of members. If we are united, organised and strong we can win. Members should: • Wear Red for Public TAFE Education every Wednesday • Get together to discuss the AEU claim and how, by working together, we can win better outcomes • Take part in all AEU EB campaign events and actions to demonstrate collective strength. Information will be circulated to members on a regular basis via, TAFE eNews, AEU website and by TAFE council members, AEU officials and AEU organisers n at your site.

NOT AN AEU MEMBER YET? There is no better time to join the AEU as we begin Enterprise Bargaining negotiations for improvements to your salaries, rights, and conditions.

Join TODAY and have your say! Or encourage a colleague to join. Join online at:

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Gotta love history! The hard road to pay equality by AEU Women’s Officer Tish Champion

ollowing years of lobbying, in 1950 basic pay for Australian women was increased from 54% of a man’s salary to 75%. Pay discrimination had been enshrined in law by the 1907 court decision establishing the principle of the “family” or “living” wage. Justice Henry Bourne Higgins, President of the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration, consolidated this injustice in the fruit pickers case of 1912. He decreed women should be paid the same as men but only when they did jobs predominantly performed by men (such as blacksmiths) or when they were undertaking work “in competition” with men (such as fruit-picking). Higgins only made this ruling because he was concerned allowing women to earn less could jeopardise men’s employment. He went on to say that a woman’s wage could be lower than a man’s because women only “have to find their own food, shelter, and clothing, not food, shelter and clothing of a family.”

Stirrings By the 1950s, more women were joining the workforce and pressure mounted for Australia to catch up with international conventions on equal pay. It was the unions, led by the Meatworkers, who took up the fight with a young Bob Hawke as their chief advocate. The 1969 Equal Pay Case saw the notion of equal pay for equal work finally accepted. However, the commission tempered their ruling by adding, “the mere similarity in name of male and female classifications, may not be enough to establish that males and

‘Women only have to find their own food, clothing and shelter, not provide for a family.” Justice Henry Bourne Higgins (1912)

females do work of a like nature.” This opened the door for employers to continue paying women less. Equal pay only applied to women doing exactly the same work as men and employed in predominantly male occupations. Fewer than one in five working women actually benefited from the 1969 ruling. It wasn’t until 1972 that the notion of “equal pay for work of equal value” was introduced. Unfortunately, women and men often engage in different types of work and the dilemma of trying to measure and justify “work of equal value” remains a problem.

Long march Bit by bit, we continue this battle. In 2012 the ASU finally won their fight for equal pay for those working in community services. The union argued that men doing work of equal value in other

industries were earning considerably more than community workers because the work they did was not seen as women’s work and therefore valued more highly. It is frustrating and sad that in the 21st Century we continue to have to argue that the work women do should be equally valued and paid. n

Part-time disadvantage Are you working part-time? The AEU has long pursued fairer and easier to understand policies for part-time employees. Women make up most of the part-time education workforce and are more affected by slow progression through the salary scale and confusion over time tables and leave entitlements. n If you want to know more about part-time issues or how to get involved in the AEU’s campaign to address these, email Tish Champion at the AEU on:

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I N D U STR I A L

Paid maternity leave? Be savvy! If you are working on contract for the Department for Education and considering taking paid maternity leave, don’t forget that taking your leave at half pay doubles the amount of time you can take off without incurring a break in service. When your paid maternity leave ends you have just three months or 12 weeks term time before you are considered to have a break in service. This means, if you go over the three months without working at least one day for the department, you will lose all accrued service and leave entitlements. When you finally return to work, your years of service will be zero putting you seven years away from long service leave. Your sick leave balance will also be back to zero. Stretch out the time you can legitimately have off without incurring a break in service by taking your paid maternity leave at half pay and laying the Federal Paid Parental Leave on top. Then you just have to do at least one day of TRT before you reach three months without any pay. To keep your accrued entitlements, work at least one day every three months. n

1 1 July 2019 full day Stop Work Rally at Parliament House.

Industrial round up Sick leave for exit students Permanent teachers Permanent teachers in their first two years may be entitled to additional sick leave. This leave is treated as special leave with pay. It is available when existing sick leave entitlements have been exhausted. It is limited to 10 days, but may be extended upon application.

Temporary teachers In January 2008 agreement was reached by exchange of letters with Chief Executive Chris Robinson that a temporary exit student, who exhausted their sick leave was able to access their 15 days special leave entitlement. If this is insufficient a teacher may apply for additional leave.

Pay issues for part-time teachers involved in industrial action The AEU has been investigating concerns raised by members who took industrial action on 1 July. The Teachers (DECS) Award clause 6.5 – Absence from Duty is applicable in this case and reads: (1) The Chief Executive will have the power to direct that where a teacher is absent as a result of industrial action, the salary of that teacher may be reduced by an amount equal to: 22

• 1/10 of this teachers fortnightly salary for each full day of absence or failure to discharge duty • 1/20 of the teachers fortnightly salary for each half day of absence • 1/75 of the teachers fortnightly salary for each hour (or part thereof) of absence. (3) For the purpose of this clause, the fortnightly salary of a teacher who was appointed to the teaching service on a part-time basis is a fortnightly salary the teacher would be entitled to receive if the teacher were appointed to the teaching service on a full-time basis. For AEU members who were rostered to work a full day it appears that in most cases the amount of money that they have been debited is consistent with 1/10 of the applicable salary rate. For members who were not rostered for the full day, the AEU is investigating whether there is an argument that they have been underpaid due to the employer universally applying the 1/10 formula.

Locality Allowance Overdue increases in the locality allowance for schools and preschools should have been received in the pay of 22 August. If you have any concerms or issues, call the AEU Information Unit on 8172 6300. n

SUPERANNUATION

Important information from

South Australian Superannuants

he purpose of this article is to inform AEU members about our Association and we thank AEU Branch Secretary Leah York for providing us with this opportunity. The South Australian Superannuated Employees Association Inc was formed in 1927. Our constitution specifies that “to be eligible to join the Association, a person must be in receipt of or eligible to receive a pension or an annuity from a Commonwealth or South Australian Superannuation Fund or such other public sector fund as might from time to time be recommended by the Executive Committee of the Association and approved at an Annual General Meeting”.

Recently the Salaried Commonwealth Officers Association (SCOA) closed and we changed our constitution to allow former SCOA members, indeed any person in receipt of a commonwealth superannuation pension, to apply for membership of our Association. So far about 200 former SCOA members have taken up this option. Currently our membership of about 1,800 comprises retired public servants in receipt of a superannuation pension from the now closed State Government Pension Scheme and the current Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme. However, eligibility for membership extends also to: • members or former members of the South Australian Lump Sum Scheme, • members or former members of the Southern Australian State Superannuation Scheme (SSS), • people receiving or being eligible to receive a superannuation pension paid from the South Australian Police Superannuation Scheme. Our Association is a member of ACSPSRO (Australian Council for Public Service Retirement Organisations) and, like your union, a member of the State Superannuation Federation. We hold a General Meeting on the last Monday of each month from February to November at 1.00pm at the Pilgrim Centre, 12 Flinders Street,

Adelaide. An elected Executive Committee meets at 10.30 am prior to each General Meeting. At our General Meetings we discuss activities and actions being taken to ensure that our various funds are protected. We do this in many ways such as meeting with Commonwealth and State MPs and Treasury and Finance, and making submissions to relevant enquiries. We also take actions where appropriate to protect other retirement entitlements our members have such as part age pensions, the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, residential care and, more recently, My Aged Care home care services/packages. The second part of our General Meetings centres upon a guest speaker who can provide useful and/or entertaining information to our members. The calibre of our guest speakers is such that quite a few members attend General Meetings mainly for the speaker. Advance information of our guest speakers can be found in our newsletters and on our website (see address below, right 5). We welcome visitors and potential new members to these meetings. We publish a newsletter three times a year and this is sent to all members by post or via the internet. The newsletter contains a variety of articles including explanations of State and Commonwealth changes in legislation and regulations on superannuation and other State and Commonwealth schemes of interest to our members. Letters from members and our guest speaker schedule are also regular topics. Our newsletter has a deservedly high reputation for the quality of its articles of a technical nature. Currently the Association is reviewing its activities, in part to recognise the expansion of its membership and in part to examine what more we can do for members and former members of the South Australian Lump Sum Scheme and the South Australian State Superannuation Scheme (SSS). We are always aware of course that governments, the Commonwealth in particular, can never

resist trying to “reform” retirement income schemes and we need to be ever alert for the next attempt.

People wanting to know more about our Association can contact any one of the three office bearers below: President, PETER FLEMING tel: 8295 1832 email: peterfleming8@bigpond.com Membership Officer, MAX JAHN tel: 8522 6885 email: pmjahn@bigpond.com Communications and Media Officer,

JAMES VANDENBERG tel: 8242 1601 email: vandyjg@bigpond.com SA Superannuaunts website:

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AEU SA SUPPORT STAFF WEEK 2019

Support Staff Week AEU SA Support Staff Week was held from 26 – 30 August to celebrate and acknowledge the diverse work of ECW, SSO and AEW members and how they contribute to the ongoing success of our education communities. Thank you to all of our AEU support staff members for everything you do to build a strong union and a high quality public education system. Despite the crucial roles that support staff provide in our preschools and schools, they continue to experience low levels of job security and many still do not earn a living wage.

Did you know that in South Australia: • 81% of Early Childhood Workers are on insecure contracts

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56% of School Services Officers are on insecure contracts

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46% of Aboriginal Education Workers are on insecure contracts.

Many permanent support staff rely on additional temporary hours to make ends meet. Members began to take action on job security at the recent AEU SSO & ECW Conference. We encourage all support staff to attend Sub-branch meetings and take part in local actions. As part of our focus in Enterprise Bargaining, we have been advocating for all employees to be correctly classified. The AEU is working to develop an easier process to reclassify SSO1s and ECW1s but are concerned that many members report that their school cannot afford to correctly classify them. Please get in touch with the AEU if you require support with reclassification. n For further information: phone: 8172 6300 or go to our website : www.aeusa.asn.au

Anne Nutt SSO Activism Award 2019 Congratulations to Katrina Hanlin, winner of the 2019 Anne Nutt SSO Activism Award. The Award is given annually to an SSO who has made a significant contribution to SSOs and the AEU. Katrina was presented with a $1000 scholarship for professional development at the 2019 SSO and ECW Conference in July. Professional development chosen by the Award recipient can be in the areas of Union activism or Education/ SSO work. n

WEAR IT PURPLE

Rainbow Clubs One way to support is through Rainbow Alliances or Pride groups. These are social clubs that provide a safe environment for LGBTIQ+ students and their allies and for children of LGBTIQ+ parents. The club or group works best when the whole site believes in inclusivity and focuses on giving all students a safe learning environment.

1 Staff at the AEU SA branch celebrated Wear it Purple day on Friday 30 August.

#Wear it Purple Congratulations to the sites that participated in Wear it Purple activities on August 30. The principles of Wear It Purple are to: • Advocate for and empower rainbow young people • Celebrate and promote the value of diversity and inclusion in all community settings • Raise awareness about sexuality, sex and gender identity and chal24

Keen to start up a club or something similar at your site? Get in touch with us at : aeusa@aeusa.asn.au

lenge harmful social cultures • Champion rainbow role models to help young people establish the confidence to be who they are. The AEU LGBTI Committee hosted an afternoon event on 29 August to discuss LGBTIQ+ diversity and inclusion in public education. Members from preschools, schools and TAFE addressed issues facing gender and sexually diverse students and how educators can provide support.

An AEU LGBTI Committee member offers this advice on setting up a club: “Successful clubs are built through school culture and can be slow and challenging to start. It’s not a reason to give up. The few students who attend may have life-long impact just knowing that one time they attended there was a peer and a teacher who saw them and supported them.” n Want to know more?

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U N ION TRAI N I NG A N D PROF E S S ION A L DEVE LOPM E NT PRO G RA M 2019

Differentiation: Learning from one another

Leaders Application Writing [Mount Gambier] Wednesday 25 September

Thursday 10 October

4.30pm – 6.30pm

DIFFERENTIATION AIM: To build educators knowledge regard-

AIM: Explore the application process for public education leadership positions. Including written application, CV, referees and interview.

Learning from one another

OPEN TO: AEU SA members and potential members. COST: AEU SA Members $22.00.

Potential members (eligible to work in DfE) $66.00. THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER

2019 AEU Aboriginal Members’ Conference “Building strength through a changing landscape”

CONFERENCE: Tuesday 1 October

2019 AEU ABORIGINAL MEMBERS’ CONFERENCE

Building strength through a changing landscape TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER 9.15am – 3.30pm

Australian Education Union | SA Branch

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ing methodology to differentiate in the classroom. Join us to hear from local and national guests discussing what works for them with a diverse range of learners in the differentiation space. Participants also invited to share their successful ideas and actions. OPEN TO: AEU Members and Potential Members.

COST: AEU Members $44.00. Potential Members $143.00 (Incl. GST).

9.15am – 3.30pm

CONFERENCE DINNER: Monday 30 September

9.15am – 3.30pm

Working as a TRT – workshop

6.00pm

Tuesday 26 November

AIM: To build Aboriginal member’s voice in public education.

4.30pm – 6.30pm

AIM: This session focuses on issues faced by TRTs in the workplace and in their professional career.

OPEN TO: AEU SA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members only.

Workshop 4: Mindfulness for TRTs.

Travel support available.

OPEN TO: AEU TRT members.

COST: Conference free. Conference Dinner: $20.00 (plus drinks).

COST: $11.00

CONFERENCE DINNER:

Monday 30 September | 6.00pm | Venue: Coopers Alehouse ID 49173247 © Inge Hogenbijl | Dreamstime.com Authorised by Leah York, AEU Branch Secretary, Australian Education Union | SA Branch, 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside SA 5063 © 2019

Australian Education Union | SA Branch

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Info on any events and courses or to register go to:

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First Nations Workers Alliance

hat is First Nations Workers Alliance? FNWA is an initiative from the Australian Council of Unions (ACTU) that is culturally safe and culturally identifiable for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers to gather, discuss, develop capacity and exercise self-determination. The main purpose is to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers receive the same pay and employment conditions that are available to all Australians. A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.

ties. 80% of CDP workers are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. There is no doubt about it – this is a racially discriminatory government program.

Want to know more? Want to help to stand up against this racist program? You can – via the First Nations Workers Alliance.

Do you think it is fair that people have their pay stopped for up to four weeks if they have a sick day? Neither do we.

To join the FNWA or for more information visit our website:

But this is what is happening in central Australia with the so called Community Development Program.

www.facebook.com/ firstnationsworkersalliance/

The First Nations Workers Alliance (FNWA) was created in response to calls from Community Development Program (CDP) workers, who wanted a collective voice in fighting against the unfair, unequal and discriminatory Community Development Program that has been imposed upon them and their communi-

CDP workers are not actually classified as workers. They get paid well below the minimum wage and are not covered by protections in industrial law such as the Fair Work Act and WHS legislation. They can’t take any leave – annual leave, sick leave or carers’ leave. They don’t earn any superannuation.

What is CDP?

www.fnwa.org.au

or visit the Facebook page:

*UPCOMING EVENT 2019 AEU SA Aboriginal Members Conference Aboriginal Members can learn more. Educator/Organiser Wayne Costelloe from the ACTU will be presenting at the AEU SA Aboriginal Members Conference on 1 October. See event listed above. Register now! n 25

NOT ICE BOA R D

The AEU says farewell

NOMINATIONS FOR AEU COMMITTEES 2020

Australian Education Union | SA Branch

Nominations are called to fill vacancies on the following AEU Committees:

STANDING COMMITTEES RECONCILIATION The Reconciliation Standing Committee ensures through Branch Council, support of future Reconciliation work and RAPs. The Committee will seek cultural advice and guidance from the AEU Aboriginal Education Consultative Committee.

One female and two male positions for 2 years ending December 2021.

COUNTRY CONDITIONS The Committee monitors country working conditions and makes recommendations to Branch Executive on appropriate policy and action.

One female and two male positions for 2 years ending December 2021. 1 AEU Branch Secretary Leah York congratulates Rhonda on her retirement.

FINANCE

The Committee is chaired by the Treasurer and prepares the AEU budget and reviews expenditure on a quarterly basis.

At Branch Council on Saturday 24 August, AEU staff and delegates applauded Rhonda Heneker on her 24 years of service as Membership Manager and for the great work she continued to do over that time.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

Rhonda will be leaving the AEU at the end of September. The AEU wishes her all the best in retirement. n

CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES

Branch Council Meetings Saturday, 16 November

TAFE Divisional Council Meetings Friday, 15 November

UNION SUBS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

A tax statement confirming membership subscriptions received by the Union from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 will be forwarded to all members. Members who have advised their email address will have the tax statement emailed to them. The statement is a summary of subscriptions received by the Union for the financial year and is not a request for payment. The statement includes your personal and employment details. Please check these details and advise AEU Membership if there are any changes or additional information. You can reply to the emailed tax statement or update through our website:

One male and two female positions for 2 years ending December 2021. The Committee monitors OHS&W issues and advises on matters relating to the working environment and health of members and students.

One female and two male positions for 2 years ending December 2021.

Consultative Committees provide advice to Branch Executive on matters affecting their membership sector. All positions are for a one-year term of office ending

December 2020.

Contract and TRT – 9 positions. Employable, Contract and TRT members. Special Education – 9 positions. Teachers and School Services Officers involved in Special Education.

Status of Women – 9 positions. Women members from all membership sectors and classifications.

Leaders Consultative Committee – 9 positions. School leader members in all sectors of schooling.

Aboriginal Education – 9 positions. Indigenous members from all membership sectors and classifications.

School Services Officers – 9 positions. School Services Officers in DfE. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) – 9 positions. All membership sectors and classifications. One position reserved for an ATSI member.

Early Childhood – up to 15 positions, a majority of whom shall be Children’s Services Act employees. Members working in Early Childhood Education. CLOSING DATE: Nominations for these Committee vacancies must reach the: Returning Officer, 163 Greenhill Road, Parkside SA 5063, no later than 5.00pm on Thursday, 14 November 2019. A nomination form is available at: https://www. aeusa.asn.au/NominationForm and from the AEU. Nominations may be accompanied by a supporting statement of not more than 200 words.

www.aeusa.asn.au/Membership email: membership@aeusa.asn.au or phone: 8172 6300 to advise us of any

ELECTION PROCEDURE: Ballots for contested positions will be conducted at Branch Council on Saturday, 16 November 2019.

changes or additional information.

David Smith, Returning Officer

Recognising and Recognising and Recognising and rewarding rewarding rewarding Nominations for the Nominations openopen for the

Nominations open for the Arthur Hamilton Award Arthur Hamilton Award Arthur Hamilton Award is your chance to celebrate an AEU member who is making an outstanding contribution This is toThis your chance to celebrate AEU members who are making Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education. This is your chance to celebrate an AEU who is making outstandingStrait contribution an outstanding contribution tomember Aboriginal andanTorres to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education.the achievements of Arthur Hamilton, a Arthur Hamilton Award commemorates IslanderThe education. Palawa man who was active in promoting cross-cultural awareness, recognition of The Indigenous Arthur Hamilton Award commemorates the achievements Arthur Hamilton, a to peoples and the right for Aboriginal and Torresof Strait Islander students

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Melbourne to accept the Award at the AEU’s annual Closing date for nominations is Federal in receive February 2019. All Conference nominees will a certificate from the AEU.

2019 AEU ABORIGINAL MEMBERS’ CONFERENCE

Building strength through a changing landscape

Friday All nominees1 willNovember receive a certificate from the2019. AEU. Get nominating! Get nominating! Download your nomination form at: Get nominating!

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TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER 9.15am – 3.30pm

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DIFFERENTIATION Learning from one another

THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER

9.15am – 3.30pm Australian Education Union | SA Branch

Where: Tarntanyangga/Victoria Square Meet before 12pm to march together to Parliament House. When: Friday September 20, 12pm

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