Fact Sheet #5
Why Does IEU(SA) Exist ??
Objects from IEU(SA)'s Constitution
3.1 To uphold the rights and to foster, protect and improve the rights and interests of members industrially, professionally and otherwise.
3.2 To obtain and secure for its members the best possible conditions and proper and sufficient remuneration and to guard them against any hardship, oppression or injustice in connection with their employment.
3.3 To encourage and foster improvement in the status, training and qualifications of all members.
3.4 Notwithstanding anything in this constitution to actively support Non-Government Schools and their right to financial support by State and Federal Governments up to the level of the per capita cost of educating children in Government schools.
3.5 To support the right of parents to choose to educate their children at independent schools and the rights of children in such schools to receive education of the highest quality possible by having access to suitably trained teachers and adequate facilities.
3.6 To support public education including kindergarten, pre-school education, primary and secondary education as well as tertiary education and adult education.
3.7 To secure the participation and influence of members in the administration, development and planning of education.
3.8 To speak authoritatively for members.
3.9 To co-operate with and assist other organisations, associations, institutions and groups in the pursuit of these objectives.
3.10 To provide financial assistance to members and their dependants in the pursuit of these objectives.
3.11 To provide legal assistance to members at the Union's sole and absolute discretion.
3.12 To provide from time to time such services to and for members as shall be determined.
3.13 To establish funds for the mutual assistance and support of members in the carriage of these objects.
3.14 to 3.22 Are about financial matters
3.23 To inculcate amongst teachers a corporate spirit and a sentiment of community of interests and purpose.
3.24 To do all such lawful things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects.
Independent Education Union (South Australia)
213 Currie St, Adelaide, SA 5000
Ph (08) 8410 0122 Fax (08) 8410 0282
The content of this fact sheet was current 9 May 2008