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Next generation represents a climate for change

October 27, 2019

The level of engagement by NSW school students during the recent Global Climate Strike is a credit to the awareness of a generation of young people being educated in public schools – the people who will inherit whatever earth we leave them.

Five-star building

September 21, 2019

Federation’s head office in Sydney’s Surry Hills has been recognised for its green credentials with a 5-star rating.

Support the student climate change movement on September 20

August 22, 2019

Members are encouraged to attend a workplace meeting on 20 September — the day of the student-led Global Climate Strike — to consider a motion on climate change that will be sent to state and federal politicians.

Peace competition provides chance for students to be creative and win

August 12, 2019

Time is running out for students to complete entries for the Sam Lewis Peace Awards.

Sam Lewis Peace Prize goes to Mt Colah student

December 10, 2018

The Sam Lewis Peace Prize competition has been decided for 2018 after receiving more than 150 entries from a wide range of students from Kindergarten to TAFE.

Sam Lewis Peace Prize winners

March 26, 2018

Year 1 students at Canley Vale Public School have won Federation’s Sam Lewis Peace and Environment Award with their short film called the “Kindness Project”.

Federation switches on to solar energy

February 13, 2018

An array made up of 158 solar panels has been installed on the roof of Teachers Federation House in Surry Hills, generating 85 kilowatt hours of energy and saving more than $30,000 in electricity bills per year.

CFMEU calls national day of action on Tuesday 20 June

June 15, 2017

The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) is staging a National Day of Action in Sydney on Tuesday 20 June and Federation officers will attend the Sydney rally to show union support for the campaign. ‘Enough is Enough: Stop the Attack on Workers’ rallies will be held at 11am at:

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