Here at the QTU we have been shocked and saddened by the recent and tragic events in Wieambilla.
 
We understand that we are all feeling the effect of this tragedy, some more personally than others.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2022!
 
We hope that today is full of joy and celebrations for you, our amazing Year 12 students. After successfully completing 13 years of schooling, you’ve earned it.

QTU members are advised to read the Newsflash that was sent out this morning.
We are now one step closer to the certification of the proposed EB10 agreement.
More information, including the full Newsflash and updated resources, can be found here: qtu.asn.au/eb10

Today the QTU stands in solidarity with the United Workers Union and their Teacher Aide and School Cleaner members ✊

UWU is currently negotiating a new agreement on behalf of their members.

Follow the link here to learn more about the Respect Campaign: unitedworkers.org.au

Welcome back! What is coming up this term 👇

📍QTU Executive meets this afternoon

📍Term 4 recruitment campaign launches – Union Rep update will hit inboxes shortly

📍WTD is coming up (Oct 28)

📍The road to EB10 certification continues

That’s a wrap on our QTU Land Language Culture Conference.

Thank you to all the passionate QTU members who took part in the very well attended two day conference - and to our fantastic line up of speakers for your support and insights.

#QTUeverywhere #QTUProudandDeadly

The QTU Land Language Culture Conference is being held at the Spirits of the Red Sands, Beenleigh.

Some really relevant Indigenous educational issues will be presented to QTU members today.

#yumgambehpeople #QTUeverywhere #QTUbelong #QTUProudandDeadly

Holidays are a time when teachers and school leaders have the opportunity to disconnect from work and reconnect with family and friends. We will be limiting our social media communications to assist with that.

From all of us here at the QTU, we wish you a safe and restful break.

Members are advised to read the EB10 Update! email that has hit inboxes this morning.

The QTU has also created and updated an EB10 FAQ document, which answers some of the most common questions members have asked.

This FAQ document can be found here: qtu.asn.au/eb10

The QTU is proud to join with many schools and workplaces who are celebrating Wear It Purple day today.

Wear It Purple day strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. To find out more see wearitpurple.org

The QTU strongly encourages members to not participate in AITSL’s Australian Teacher Workforce Data.

The QTU views the survey as another thing that amounts to incremental workload creep, and QTU members have the right to delete and just say no.

Weekly EB10 updates continue to be emailed out every Friday so that members can remain informed of EB10 processes.
 
Members are advised to read the EB10 Update! email that has hit inboxes this morning.
 
Follow the link here for further information: qtu.asn.au/eb10

Weekly EB10 updates continue to be emailed out every Friday so that members can remain informed of EB10 processes.

Members are advised to read the EB10 Update! email that has hit inboxes this morning.

Follow the link here for further information: qtu.asn.au/eb10

Today QTU State Council, which is made up of 120 rank and file members, has met to discuss numerous agenda items, including the EB10 ballot results.

Council has accepted the EB10 offer following the outcome of the ballot. A message has been sent to members with further detail.

The QTU ballot regarding the EB10 offer will close at 4:30pm today.

Members can vote here: qtu.asn.au/eb10

The QTU ballot regarding the EB10 offer closes tomorrow. Make sure your voice is heard by voting today!

QTU members can vote here: qtu.asn.au/eb10

QTU school leader members this morning heard from keynote speaker Michelle Loch, a leader in neuroleadership and brain-based coaching, at our 2022 QTU United Leadership Conference.

Michelle spoke to the need to change culture within our schools and about leading with substance.

Today’s QTU United Leadership Conference gave QTU members the opportunity to hear from a range of guest speakers about the importance of leadership in these challenging and unprecedented times.

The 2022 QTU United Leadership Conference is being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre over the next two days.

This morning members heard from renowned journalist Kerry O’Brien who spoke about the issues leaders face when the deck is stacked against them.

Have your say on the EB10 offer here: qtu.asn.au/eb10

In the last few months, QTU activists have participated in over 30 MP delegations.

Activists have met with local MPs to discuss important issues in our EB10 claim as well as issues impacting their local schools. Here’s a pic of our members meeting with Dr Christian Rowan.

There are still spaces available at the QTU’s United Leadership Conference. Make sure you reserve your spot before it’s full!

For members in leadership positions or aspiring leaders - this conference takes place on 25/26 July
To find out more go to: qtu.asn.au/elc

Announcing Term 3’s Notable Noticeboard Competition Winners!

🥇First place: Clinton SS – Gladstone

🥈Second Place: Pumicestone SS – Caboolture

🥉Third Place: Emerald SS - Emerald

#QTUseen #QTUcommunity #QTUseen

Let’s Do This! What’s coming up in Week 1 👇

📍 QTU Executive meeting - Monday
📍 EB10 update emailed to members Tuesday
📍 Notable Noticeboard Competition winners announced
📍 Updated Branch meeting dates released

#QTU #yourvouice #QTUbelong

Registrations for the QTU United Leadership Conference are now open!
 
For QTU members in leadership positions or aspiring leaders, this two-day leadership event takes place at BCEC, South Brisbane on July 25 and 26.

To find out more visit qtu.asn.au/elc

The theme for NAIDOC week this year is "Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!" - a call for action to bring about systemic change and keep rallying around elders and communities.

Join in the community action in response to the overturning of Roe v Wade in the US.

This evening at 5.30pm in King George Square.

Rain, hail or shine we rally. Join the QTU contingent from 5:00pm ✊

More information: facebook.com/EqualLoveBrisb…

QTU members are advised that a newsflash has gone out today which addresses the status of EB10 negotiations and recent state government announcements.

Join in our EB10 Action campaign today! Make your voice heard, send an email to the Premier here:qtu.asn.au/eb10campaignac…

Join Teachers for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum (TRAPSA) for a night of song, in solidarity to support refugees on bridging visas.
 
For further information and to purchase tickets, please click on the link here: trybooking.com/events/landing…

Teachers and QTU Officers have been out this week supporting the AEU’s Every School, Every Child campaign.

We need to ensure every state school is funded to 100% of the schooling resource standard at a federal level - and that starts with changing the government. #auspol

On this Sunday

We need a federal government that values our profession!

The QTU’s response to Acting Education Minister Stuart Robert’s comments at an independent school conference yesterday, can be found here:  qtu.asn.au/gen-sec-de

The QTU continues to call on the Federal Government to provide adequate funding for our TAFE sector.

Cutting funding to TAFE undermines the quality of education provided to our students and leads to ongoing privatisation of education.

#rebuildwithtafe #QTU #yourvoice

The QTU stands for safe workplaces and safe communities for everyone. We are proud to support the March4Justice and the push for equality, justice, respect and an end to gendered violence.

Brisbane based members are invited to attend next weekend's rally.#expectrespect

Proudly fighting for Queensland state school teachers, school leaders and TAFE educators and standing up for public education. #since1889 #qtuproud #unionstrong #yourvoice #fortheprofession💪