SCHOOL ASSISTANTS ROCK!

AEU WINS MORE MONEY & BETTER CONDITIONS OF ALL SCHOOOL ASSISTANT CLASSIFICATIONS
SCHOOL ASSISTANTS 2013 Enterprise BargainingLog of Claims Proposed Settlement
No 1. 2. Log That the school assistants have an enterprise agreement more appropriate That the school assistants have a classification and remuneration structure more appropriate to their major field of work. Negotiated Proposal No progress but AEU will continue to campaign Generic ACTPS Wage outcome: Flat increase of $1777.00 for school assistants & $1902.00 for youth workers & liaison workers as from 01/07/13 6 x 1.5% increments as from 01/07/14 to 01/04/17 Allowances to increase by 2.0% Preschool Assistants [approx. 130] will be transferred from SA2 to SA2/3 and be eligible to apply for progression through the competency barrier. ACT Govt has set aside money to fund this progression. School Assistant Classification Review [extract from clause] The parties agree that the purpose of the review will be to: Develop a classification structure that supports career development for school assistants and meets school and system needs; Provide clear work expectations, including the required skills and qualifications, for the school assistant classification to enable career planning and inform recruitment decisions; Consider the relationship between any changed expectations and appropriate remuneration, taking into account the ACT Public Service - Work March 2013

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That That school assistant roles and job descriptions be more clearly defined with and included in the enterprise agreement. That school assistants have a career path with regular progression That ETD recognise and remunerate school assistants for the holding or acquisition of position relevant skills and also appropriately remunerate, during the life of the EA, any changes to competency requirements. That school assistants have access to study/training leave by which to acquire relevant and recognised skills or qualifications and that they be reimbursed for approved study/training related expenses That school assistants have access to and be paid, appropriate allowances at least equal to those accessible by, and paid to, teaching staff and ASO staff in the ACTPS.

Level Standards (or their replacement) and equivalent level of work undertaken in other jurisdictions.
Develop clear and transparent processes for the administration of relevant allow-

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That the arrangements for the supervision of students be clarified in the That school assistants who work directly with students receive equivalent preparation and programming time as that applicable to the teachers with whom they work.

Discussions to continue & will also be examined by the Review Principal & school leaders to ensure teachers & school assistants have reasonable time & facilities to consult on their planning & preparation. This provision extends planning & preparation time to ALL school assistants and obliges the Principals and school leaders to deliberately ensure time & resources are made available to allow it to happen. Discussions to continue & will also be examined by the Review

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That the practise of unannounced and unilateral relocations of school assistants to fill other positions within the school cease until a process for such movements be agreed between the AEU, CPSU and ETD. Notwithstanding the right of school assistants to permanent employment at any stage, after completing one year of engagement, school assistants will be entitled to elect to become permanent if they are not already.

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Status quo

RECOGNITION OF ALL SCHOOL ASSISTANT CLASSIFICATIONS BY ETD FLAT RATE WAGE INCREASEE OF $1770 ($2090.00 x 0.85) to be back paid to July 2013 and then six 1.5% increases each over remaining three years PRESCHOOL ASSISTANTS TAKEN OUT OF THE SA2 CLASSIFICATION which they have been stuck in for over 30 years and placed in the SA2/3 classification. OVER 130 Assistants will be eligible to apply to progress through the competency barrier PLANNING AND PREPARTION TIME FOR ALL SCHOOL ASSISTANTS REVIEW OF ALL CLASSIFICATIONS, REMUNERATION, CAREER PATHS, QUALIFICATIONS & ALLOWANCES etc. to be completed within 12 months of FWC approval

PAYMENT & BACK PAYMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ALLOWANCE & FIRST AID ALLOWANCE to many members who were entitled to it but did not receive it. If you are still waiting to receive back payment for your allowance please contact KATRINA SHEAVES 62059402 Katrina.sheaves@act.gov.au or CATHY CROOK 62059406 cathy.crook@act.gov.au
You will be advised by ETD next week about the Common Terms and Conditions and also the School Assistant Schedule and have a period of time up to about 21 March to consider this with a ballot to take place soon after that. We will be holding MEMBER ONLY MEETINGS in the week beginning March 17 to gain feedback and discuss all the implications and clarify the changes of the new Enterprise Agreement. We will also be discussing what issues we will be taking with us from now and into the next EA. We would like to thank all of you for your support and dedication in helping us make a difference in this EA . Your feedback and input by attending meetings, email and calls have all contributed to the positive changes in the EA. Remember this is just the beginning!!!!

AEU SCHOOL ASSISTANT NOTICES MEMBER ONLY MEETINGS New Enterprise Agreement
SOUTHSIDE HBCTL STIRLING Monday March 17 3.30pm-5pm
RSVP: Friday March 14 62727900

NORTHSIDE KINGSFORD SMITH SCHOOL Wednesday March 19 3.30pm-5pm

RSVP: Monday March 17 62727900

CENTRAL TURNER SCHOOL Thursday March 20 3.30pm-5pm

RSVP: Tuesday March 18 62727900

WIN $100 CASH FOR YOURSELF AND A NEW MEMBER YOU RECRUIT
Make sure the new member writes referred by (your name) on the front of the membership form

COFFEE, CAKE & CHAT

Come along for an informal chat with members and non-members. This is a great opportunity to network with other School Assistants and ask any questions about the AEU.

SUB BRANCH NOMINATIONS Did you know that you are able to nominate for a position on the AEU Sub Branch at your school. This is great way to learn about the Union and be a Voice for your colleagues. You can also approach your sub branch and request to have a local designation as a School Assistant Representative. 4 & 5 April Birrigai Retreat for AEU Leaders Including School Assistants Please follow this link for more information
http://www.aeuact.org.au/aeu_leaders_retreat_2014

NORTHSIDE
When: Wednesday March 12 Time: 3:305pm Where: Kingsford Smith School Staffroom RSVP: Monday March 10 to therese.tonna@aeuact.org.au

SOUTHSIDE When: Monday March 24 Time: 3:305pm Where: HBCTL STIRLING RSVP: Thursday March 20 to therese.tonna@aeuact.org.au

LETS GIVE A GONSKI

Will you stand with us in support of the full Gonski on Tuesday March 18? WHERE: Richardson Primary, May Gibbs Close RSVP: http://www.aeuact.org.au/gonski_breakfast TIME: 7.30-8.30am

BRANCH COUNCIL MEETING Saturday 22 March from 9am12noon

Come along and see what happens at the Union Branch Council. If you are not an official Sub branch rep you can attend as an Observer. Tea/Coffee and sausage sizzle supplied. If there a few of you interested it is also an opportunity to get together after council for coffee and a chat somewhere local.