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Every additional member makes the union stronger
March 03, 2020History has taught us that everything we have gained has been commensurate to our strength on the ground says Federation President Angelo Gavrielatos.
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Local Schools, Local Decisions: eight years of policy failure
March 02, 2020While the professional voice of teachers is often ignored under Local Schools, Local Decisions, the views of Federation members will be amplified in the union’s submission to the Department’s evaluation of the policy.
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Call for additional release time for all teachers
March 02, 2020In line with a determination by members, Federation is demanding at least two additional hours of release from face-to-face teaching per week for all school teachers.
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Members aid animals caught in summer’s tragedy
March 01, 2020Animal lovers within Federation’s ranks stepped in to assist creatures displaced by bushfires.
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Partnerships play valuable role in art journey
February 28, 2020What a difference 12 months makes. At the beginning of last year Woolooware High student Kyra Gilfallan was struggling with “white canvas syndrome” and now her art is on show in the Artexpress exhibition at Hazelhurst Gallery.
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Local teaching community welcomes input
February 27, 2020At the heart of discussions at Federation association meetings is the desire to maximise students’ learning opportunities via improvements in teachers’ working conditions.
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Call to address root of work-related psychological injuries
February 24, 2020A government Bill before the NSW Parliament falls drastically short of addressing the key work health and safety issues experienced by members in schools and TAFE colleges, Federation has argued in its submission to an Upper House inquiry into the provisions of the proposed Bill.
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Union reaches out to fire victims
February 23, 2020Your union has provided financial support to members who suffered losses in the bushfires of recent months, to help them in their recovery process.
