Discover the benefits of your union membership
As a member, you will discover lots of other benefits that can improve your lifestyle, including opportunities for retail, recreation, travel, health cover and financial benefits. We are able to negotiate these benefits due to the size of our membership.
The greater the membership strength of the Union, the more benefits we are able to bring to members. We also continue to source and procure additional membership benefits to complement our existing benefits to further benefit our members both professionally and personally.
There are many benefits of being an IEU member. As well as being entitled to the support of the union on industrial matters, advice on employment issues and the provision of union training our members have access to a range of other services.
Professional representation
The IEU represents the professional interests and concerns of all members at a state and national level, whether they work in a school, early childhood service, English college, business college or other non-government educational institution.
The IEU also provides a range of services to members. Any member with a problem or enquiry should seek immediate assistance from the IEU. Our officers are available to meet personally with members, at the IEU office or at their workplace by appointment.
Phone Sydney (02) 8202 8900, Canberra (02) 6120 1500, Newcastle (02) 4926 9400 or Lismore (02) 6623 4700. Country members can contact the IEU toll free on 1800 467 943.
Industrial protection
Like any union, the IEU exists to protect and advance its members' interests. Every IEU member is entitled to the support of the union on any industrial or professional matter.
IEU officers provide information, advice and representation on all issues affecting employment and working conditions, from dismissals through to salary and payment matters, leave, legal liability and the general rights and responsibilities of teachers and school staff, within the school, centre or college environment.
As well as being entitled to the support of the union on industrial matters, advice on employment issues and the provision of union training our members have access to a range of other services.
Like any union, the IEU exists to protect and advance its members' interests. Every IEU member is entitled to the support of the union on any industrial or professional matter.
Non member policy
No assistance or advice will be given to non-members.
No assistance will be given to new members on serious matters relating to their employment which arose prior to joining. New members who join at the appropriate rate may seek an exemption from this policy in exceptional circumstances. Such exemptions may only be granted by the Secretary or an elected officer in response to a written application setting out the circumstances.