School Officers Why it’s a smart move to join our union What’s in it for School Officers? Background Information IEUA-QNT is the industry union in the non-government education sector. School officer and services staff are an important part of our union, working together with their teacher colleagues to improve wages and conditions in our schools. School officers and services staff have issues and concerns particular to their employment, including issues of classification, and the constantly developing nature of school officer roles. IEUA-QNT members have a proud record of improving working conditions for school officers and services staff including better classification structures, improvements in long service leave, sick leave and family leave provisions. Issue 1:
Working Rights and Conditions
Our union takes an active role in the negotiation of collective agreements in workplaces throughout the sector, in conjunction with employee representatives. Union collective agreements provide the fundamental protections of working rights and conditions. Information on your current wages and conditions can be found on our website (www.qieu.asn.au). You can also contact one of our Member Services Officers or an Industrial Services Officer on Freecall 1800 177 937 (QLD residents) or 1800 351 996 (NT residents). Issue 2:
Legal Protection
One of the important aspects of working in schools is making certain that you have adequate legal protection. Increasingly, law courts are expecting higher level standards of care by school staff. Relying on your school for legal protection is not enough. As a IEUA-QNT member you are entitled to expert legal advice from IEUA-QNT lawyers. In addition to legal matters arising from your employment, IEUA-QNT membership also provides for discounted legal fees on private matters. Some of the legal issues frequently raised include: Liability for students injured whilst under playground supervision; Legal requirements relating to reporting of suspected child abuse; and Legal implications of administrating medication. IEUA-QNT members are also automatically covered by IEUA-QNT's Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover. This provides legal protection for you against a claim for negligence as well as cover for associated legal expenses. Our policy provides cover for up to $10 million Public Liability (property damage and personal injury), $90 million Umbrella Liability (extension of Public Liability) and $10 million Professional Indemnity Liability. Legal costs incurred in defending or settling any claim are also covered. Issue 3: Industrial advice over the telephone when you need it For information on workplace issues please contact a Member Services Officer on Freecall 1800 177 937 (QLD residents), 1800 351 996 (NT residents) or email enquires@qieu.asn.au
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Issue 4: Member Benefits Discount Products and Services Union Shopper Union Shopper is available to all financial members throughout Queensland. Remember to think Union Shopper before you purchase and you could save on our extensive range of products and services. Visit the Union Shopper website to sign up to receive our free e-newsletter with the latest bargains and specials. Challenge Union Shopper to find you a better deal and see just how much you can save. Ph: 1300 368 117 or visit www.unionshopper.com.au Health Teachers’ Union Health (TUH) Membership of TUH gives members access to a range of benefits according to their health insurance needs. TUH has been meeting the health needs of teachers, education workers and their families since 1972 and members may transfer to TUH with no loss of benefits or waiting period from their previous health fund. Ph: 1300 360 701 or visit www.tuh.com.au ME Bank Members have access to a range of banking products provided by Members Equity Bank (ME Bank). Get a free comparison on your banking products and check out the benefits you can access. Ph: 1300 309 374 or visit www.mebank.com.au QIEC Super The Queensland Independent Education and Care Superannuation Trust (QIEC Trust) provides superannuation benefits for teaching and non-teaching employees in non-state schools as well as to employees in kindergartens, childcare centres and related services. Automatic Income Protection Insurance and Death Cover is available. QIEC Super offers Total and Permanent Disablement cover as an optional benefit. Additional insurance benefits are offered on application and approval. Ph: 1300 360 507 or visit www.qiec.com.au Clayfield Counselling Services Clayfield Counselling Services offer a comprehensive, holistic approach to assisting clients in finding solutions for various emotional health problems. Ph: (07) 3862 6622 or visit www.clayfieldcounselling.com.au The Independent Voice The union journal provides members with the latest professional, educational, industrial, campaign and branch news as well as details of upcoming events, including member training. IEUA-QNT Website Our redeveloped website offers members a range of important information: Awards and Agreements News Current campaigns
Membership benefits
Policies
Latest Briefings
Chapter resources
Training course details
WH&S information
Upcoming events
Members also have access to ‘Members Only’ areas of the website, which include information on professional issues, working rights and conditions and the ability to update membership details online. Your membership number and name are required to access these areas. CONTACTS: IEUA-QNT
Phone: Freecall: Email: Internet:
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(07) 3839 7020 Fax: 1800 177 937 enquiries@qieu.asn.au www.qieu.asn.au
(07) 3839 7021
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