Protected industrial action

Friday, 13 September 2024

The Australian Education Union (AEU) has extended their industrial action to include another 2 bans to take effect from Monday 16 September 2024. This follows the AEU vote in April in favour of taking protected industrial action (PIA) as part of state-wide bargaining for a new industrial agreement for TAFE teachers. 

The following industrial action will start at 6.00am on Monday, 16 September 2024: 

1. Ban on recording of student results; and 

2. Ban on recording of student completion

excluding those for students who are within 6 months of completing their course of study.

The above industrial action will remain in place indefinitely until such time as the AEU notifies of its intention to cease the industrial action.

Wodonga TAFE is doing all it can to reduce the impact of the stop work on students, which may include combining classes, varying class times, and scheduling alternative training.  However, where alternative learning options with appropriate supervision cannot be arranged, classes may be cancelled. 

Every effort is being made to ensure affected students are able to catch up on core course requirements that may be missed due to the industrial action.

The AEU has not yet confirmed further industrial action. We are working to minimise any disruption and will provide further details in advance of this date.

Wodonga TAFE recognises the right of a team member to choose whether to participate in protected industrial action and respect the right of staff to express their voice. We encourage the AEU to return to negotiations.

We will continue to keep students, staff and other stakeholders updated regarding the protected industrial action.

Should you have any questions about this please contact  info@wodongatafe.edu.au or 1300 698 233.