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Union seeks member input for submission to national inquiry

December 08, 2018

Sexual harassment and gendered violence is under-reported, especially in schools. Everyone should be able to go to work in a safe environment, free of harassment and violence, and to achieve this we need to expose what is happening in workplaces so our lawmakers get the full picture.

Book Reviews

November 20, 2018

At the End of Holyrood Lane, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Women and Power: A Manifesto, Gender Diversity and Non-Binary Inclusion in the Workplace: The Essential Guide for Employers

NSW public sector gets paid DV leave

November 19, 2018

Federation has welcomed the announcement by the NSW Government that it will introduce 10 days of paid domestic and family violence leave per year for NSW public sector employees, including teachers.

Program gives women a motivational push

October 09, 2018

Teacher Khrystyna Greenfield credits Federation’s Anna Stewart Program for giving her the final “motivational push” to lift her to the next level of advocacy and activism for the union.

New leadership course for women

September 19, 2018

Federation has introduced a new course for women to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake leadership positions at various levels.

Gaining strength through women’s stories

September 17, 2018

The report for the first Women’s Conference in 1978 in the Education journal included an article by Jennie George who wrote, in reference to sexism, what it means and how it operates.

Emboldened by union experience

September 14, 2018

Everyone I worked with at Federation’s head office in Surry Hills during my two-week stint as an Anna Stewart Officer was incredibly generous with their time and energy, making me feel welcome and encouraged.

Equal Pay Day 31 August 2018

August 31, 2018

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) is reporting that the national gender pay gap is at a 20 year low of 14.6% for full-time employees.

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