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Industrial Arts teachers’ stories chronicled in print
November 26, 2018What began life as an instructional overview of teacher training programs for Industrial Arts morphed into a historical journey of the subject area from the early days of the NSW Teachers Federation.
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Principals' Conference 2018
January 08, 2018Friday 9 March 2018 Registration Form
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International Day of the Girl Child
October 11, 2017Wednesday 11 October is the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child
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Protest against trade deal that's bad for people and the planet — 28 August
August 28, 2017Federation officers will join concerned citizens for a rally opposing plans by the Turnbull government to sign a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement, on Monday 28 August. Earlier this year, the United States withdrew from TPP negotiations. Now, the 11 other countries involved in the talks, including Australia, are attempting to reach a deal without the US.
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Unions call on super funds and government to take action on affordable housing
July 04, 2017The Sydney housing market is in crisis for essential workers such as teachers and the issue is now being addressed by unions, political parties and even superannuation funds, Federation General Secretary John Dixon told Federation annual conference today (Tuesday 4 July).
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Wear red on June 20 to support Refugee Week action
June 14, 2017Refugee Week 18 - 24 June - ‘With courage let us all combine’
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Concerns raised over ‘People Matter’ survey
June 09, 2017In response to questions raised by Federation, the Department has confirmed in correspondence on 31 May that data from the “People Matter Survey” is provided to the Department in relation to the responses from individual workplaces with a certain number of employees.
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Memorial to teachers who fought in both world wars returns with new glow
April 24, 2017Today, fittingly on the eve of Anzac Day, the memorial plaque honouring public school teachers who fought in the two world wars was rehung on Federation’s walls after being cleaned and refurbished since being first placed on display in 1955. The memorial plaque was carved by celebrated sculptor Paul Beadle, who was also a teacher and lecturer.
