Dear Union Reps/ Workplace Reps

Federal Schools Funding
Yesterday the Federal Government released the Report from the Gonski Review into schools funding. It has identified a $5b hole in education expenditure including $3.8b per year into public schools. The SSTUWA along with other public schools teacher unions and parent groups welcome the prospect of a new, more transparent and fairer funding model. Further details will be provided in next week’s e-stream. The need for advocacy continues if we are to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. It is our view that the Gillard Government does need to ‘review the review’ but to get on with implementation.

2011 Log of Claims [Schools]
See attached notices for information forums being run after school. Please note the first pay increase under the proposed Agreement came into the December 20 2011 pay period. This increase in pay will continue until the next agreed increase is due. See attached notices for after school information forums.

Click here for Log of Claims [Schools] 

How To Vote Information
It has come to the attention of the SSTUWA that an email communication titled “Vote NO to the Agreement in Principle” is being circulated to members.

The following information is provided to correct some of the inaccuracies and provide clarification:

1. The SSTUWA negotiating team consisted of Anne Gisborne (President), Pat Byrne (VP), Tony Mullen (General Secretary) and Geoff Bunn (Executive). All union negotiators support the Agreement In Principle (AIP).
2. Executive endorsed the AIP at a meeting on 8/12/11 and directed that the AIP be put to members for their decision in term 1 2012.
3. A full schedule of briefing sessions is currently underway in schools across the state with a voting process scheduled for weeks 6 and 7 in term 1.
4. Explanatory notes and a pod cast are available on the website.
5. The flyer being circulated is not endorsed by our union.

2011 Log of Claims [TAFE]
The final draft of the proposed replacement Agreement will be examined during the next week. TAFE Committee and Executive will have to formally endorse the document prior to voting. A voting period of four (4) weeks will be held with a ballot being sent out from the WAEC. When dates are formalised TAFE members will be advised. Please note, pay increases will be retrospective and commence after the registration process is completed.

Yours sincerely
Anne Gisborne
President

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Banksia Park PS 27.2.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Joondalup PS 27.2.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Yanchep DHS 27.2.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Cannning Vale College 28.2.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Carnarvon SHS 28.2.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Narrogin PS  29.2.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Broome SHS 29.2.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Margaret River SHS 1.3.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Remote Community Schools 6.3.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Peel Language Development Centre 8.3.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Merredin College 8.3.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Alinjarra PS 8.3.12

Click here for Notice of Information Forum Manjimup SHS 13.3.12

DISTRICT COUNCILS

Attached are the District Council agendas + registration forms for the Term 1 2012 District Councils. Please note that there are now 20 new districts. Each district contains the schools in three state electorates. To check your district see the January 2012 Western Teacher insert or go to the www.sstuwa.org.au

Tuesday 6 March – Swan, Belmont, Maylands, Morley, Butler, Hillarys, Scarborough, Kalamunda, Perth Districts  @ SSTUWA Office

Monday 12 March  - Moore District in Geraldton

Tuesday 13 March – Stirling District in Manjimup

Wednesday 14 March - Bunbury District in Bunbury

Wednesday 14 March – Goldfields District in Narrogin

Thursday 15 March – Stirling District in Albany

Friday 16 March – Goldfields District in Esperance

Saturday 17 March – Kimberley – Pilbara District in Karratha

Monday 19 March – Moore District in Northam

Monday 21 March – Goldfields District in Kalgoorlie

Wednesday 21 March – Fremantle, Jandakot, Riverton, Vic Park Districts @ SSTU

Thursday 22 March – Murray + Rockingham Districts in Mandurah

Saturday 31 March  - Kimberley-Pilbara District in Broome

Please note that in circumstances where two or more meetings are being held for a District, delegates will be required to attend the closest District meeting.