Australian Education Union Tasmania 3.77

AEU Tasmania is the state branch of the Australian Education Union - the federal union for teachers, principals, education support staff and all educators working in government schools and government-funded early childhood, TAFE and adult education. The Tasmanian Branch was formed by the amalgamation of the three foundation unions - Tasmanian Teachers Federation, Secondary Colleges Staff Association and the Tasmanian TAFE Staff Society - and has more than 6000 members.

What we do -

AEU Tasmania services the personal, professional and industrial needs of its members. We work with you to improve your conditions of employment and to advance your professional interests and promote the value of educators in the community. We advocate and campaign for fully funded public education and vocational training.

Personal assistance -

If you experience a problem at work, or simply need professional advice, AEU staff were available for support and advice.
Industrial Support Officers are your first point of contact by telephone, email, fax, letter or by appointment. AEU organisers visit workplaces regularly and are available to members.

Professional support and advocacy -

The AEU can take up professional issues on your behalf, as individuals or as groups, from teaching and learning to career advancement and professional development.

Industrial representation -

The AEU liaises with employers on your behalf and represents members in industrial matters. We lobby and negotiate to improve the working conditions and salaries of members and address key issues facing the profession.