This section contains general articles from the AEU News of special interest to Education Support members.

Agreement campaign
Breaking the log jam
Talks on a new agreement were stalling until the AEU tapped the power of its membership with a public petition and email campaign.

A tougher fight for Education Support members
While it will be a tough campaign, we will pursue for ES members some of the significant gains that teachers were able to achieve in their new Agreement.

A long time coming
AEU negotiations have resolved a long-standing complaint over long service leave so that ES employees now have access to short-term LSL.

Wear Red Instead!
ES support for teachers on Valentines day was fantastic - just have a look at some of the photos. ES members were encouraged to continue wearing red through the rolling stoppages and to attend union meetings.

Swinging into action in 2008
AAll indications point towards 2008 being is a year full of potential and expectations, opportunity and of course challenge for ES members and our schools.

Advice
Redeployment rights explained
With so many ES staff on fixed-term contracts, it's important to know your redeployment rights. It can make the difference between gaining long-term job security and missing out.

Redeployment - don't miss out
It is important that ES members understand their redeployment rights, so they can maximize opportunities to secure work.

Salary Range Reviews
The AEU ran a Classification and Work Value Survey in mid 2007, which revealed that more than half of the ES employees surveyed considered themselves under-classified.

Professional Development
National ES meeting in Melbourne
During ES Recognition Week, Victoria hosted the AEU's annual National Support Staff Meeting on 4-5 August at the Federal AEU office, and interstate representatives were also invited to attend our own metropolitan ES conference on 6 August.

Great Professional Development Opportunities for ES members - Near & Far
Our ES members are constantly seeking appropriate PD, particularly in the country regions. In response the AEU now provides a round of four Regional Conferences each Year.

Archived articles
Best of 3
Classified Data
New checks for ES employees: Can't pay, won't pay
A special sense of self-belief
Support swells for ES members
The Juggler
Time off win for ES employees
ES Integration Aide Member wins at Merit Protection Board (MPB)