We’re here to help!
The AEU Tasmanian Branch is serious about servicing and delivering to all
Support Staff. We have two designated Support Staff Organisers who are
passionate advocates. They have sixteen years collective experience in
working with Support Staff and dealing with all related issues.
What do we do?
The main role of the AEU is to promote and defend public education
through the improvement of the wages and conditions of Support Staff
to further their professional interests. We also provide a range of
additional services and support for members including:
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A designated Deputy President position representing Support Staff on
the Union’s Branch Executive |
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Two designated Organisers employed to look after all Support Staff |
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Confidential information, advice and assistance through Organisers, Industrial, Membership Welfare, Research and Communication Officers from 8.30 am – 5.15 am Monday to Friday;
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A Training and Development Program with courses specifically
targeting Support Staff;
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Workplace visits by Organisers and other Officers;
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Organisers covering North West, Northern and Southern regions; |
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The AEU’s Ed.Lines which features a regular Support Staff column |
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A specific Support Staff Newsletter;
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AEU Workplace Representative in every workplace providing ‘on-site’
support;
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A designated Industrial Officer who deals with Support Staff issues |
Why you should join:
In each school, college and PY10 workplaces, all staff, including Library Technicians,
Laboratory Technicians, Speech Pathologists, Principals, Teachers, Teacher
Aides, Aboriginal Education Workers, Social Workers and Guidance
Officers, work together as a team to provide high quality education for
students. As a team, Support Staff and teachers share common interests
in secure jobs, career development, salary justice and a strong public
education system. These interests are best protected and improved by
the AEU, which works exclusively in the education industry. Membership
of the AEU also enables you to share in the democratic decision-making
processes at your workplace. All AEU members have an equal say in their
Union.
Membership of the AEU entitles you to access:
• Legal support;
• A free legal consultation (for non-work matters);
• Membership of Teachers Federation Health (private health insurance)
which has a reputation for providing excellent benefits at low
contribution rates;
• Reduced rates on home loans and credit cards with Members Equity;
• Union Shopper.