Patrick Judge

Branch Secretary of the ACT Branch of the Australian Education Union. He/him.

[Patrick Judge @PatrickJJudge]

ACT teachers are up at Parliament calling for public schools to get their fair share of funding. Every child, no matter their background, deserves a fair go #foreverychild

[Kevin Bonham @kevinbonham]

Change the name to Ginninderra Effect Falls and make it a National Hare Clark Park.

[AEU @AEUfederal]

The Australian Education Union stands in solidarity with American education, healthcare and public service workers who are mobilising against the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies.

Our members will continue to support you in your fight for democracy, dignity, and the public good. @AFTunion

[Teachers Federation @TeachersFed]

Today teachers joined unionists and community members to send the Treasurer a clear message on his proposed changes to workers compensation. Workers health is worth more than a budget line item. @AFlohm

[AEU @AEUfederal]

“By reducing class sizes, increasing education support personnel, giving teachers time to plan lessons and collaborate with colleagues and reducing administration and compliance workloads you would see more early career teachers want to stay in the profession, and more people choose teaching as a career.”

https://t.co/a0zdc9o5DI

[Unions NSW @unionsnsw]

“If people are gaming the system it’s not workers. It’s insurers, providers, they’re the ones making money out of the system. They’re just picking an easy target by going after injured workers,” - Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey https://t.co/hbfSdutWpe

[AEU @AEUfederal]

This week Peter Dutton made it clear he wants to interfere in schools, and tell teachers what to teach and how to teach it.

We've seen ideological attacks on the teaching profession before. So where is the Opposition Leader getting his ideas from?

#DontRiskDutton #ausvotes #auspol

[Rebuild With TAFE @TAFECampaign]

Meet Mark, a dedicated TAFE teacher in the ACT who is passionate about ensuring students are apprentice and job ready in the Construction and Trades Sector.

Mark spoke with us about the necessity for government funding to re-establish TAFE as the strong public provider of vocational education. This funding would lead to a vital increase in support staff and teachers, more student resources and improved equipment and facilities.

Each day, dedicated TAFE teachers like Mark are helping people achieve their learning goals and land a secure job. He knows that students need to be job ready and well trained using modern purpose-built equipment.

Join us and Mark in calling on the Government to increase funding for TAFE. It’s time to #RebuildWithTAFE and make sure our TAFE system can continue to deliver quality education and training for Australia’s future workforce. ➡️https://t.co/qPLEMn6dWX

[Stephanie Wescott @stephwescott_]

We've received almost 100 submissions for this research, but still want to reach as many teachers as possible.

Please share with any colleagues who may have a story to tell. Privacy and anonymity protected.

Survey link: https://t.co/tibGFyarBY

[Hannah McCann @binarythis]

But if we fixed everyone’s teeth how would we buy submarines

[jamie loftus 🌭 @jamieloftusHELP]

im working late... because ive tethered my identity to my source of income

[Doug Cameron @DougCameron51]

Why does the parliamentary party refuse to progress the peace process by recognising Palestine?
Have not heard a logical reason why the will of the ALP Nat Conf and the majority of R&F is ignored. Recognising Palestine is part of the peace process not an impediment to peace!

[Dr Lachlan Clohesy @LachlanClohesy]

Universities *should* be bastions of free speech, academic freedom, and democracy. These limitations on the right to protest are unacceptable @Sydney_Uni. 👎

[Australian Unions @unionsaustralia]

Big things coming from 1 July

[IEU NSW/ACT @IEUNSWACT]

New research has found that #wellbeing programs for teachers can do more harm than good.

Read about the new concept of 'cruel wellbeing' — the idea that sometimes, wellbeing programs can sometimes do more harm than good - in IE magazine.

https://t.co/TpaMBvz3QX

[IEU NSW/ACT @IEUNSWACT]

Having failed to pay superannuation to staff, Brindabella Christian College has reportedly spent $100k on a robotic dog!
The IEU again calls upon Brindabella’s management to pay staff their correct superannuation entitlements.

https://t.co/VVcoLvRZGa

#ACTpol

[Patrick Judge @PatrickJJudge]

Join your union ✊️

ACT TAFE (CIT) starting pay will go to $101,884 from June 6 because @AEUACT members were united and willing to take action for a better deal.

$100k is a fair starting wage for someone who is experienced and expert enough to teach their trade or vocation.

[OzLabourStart @OzLabourStart]

Rookie NSW TAFE teachers now paid more than APS6 https://t.co/ZaneyTsRAD

[Sally McManus @sallymcmanus]

I’m in there somewhere and very #proudtobepublic Thankyou to all my ⁦@AEUfederal⁩ ⁦@TeachersFed⁩ teachers. Our schools need #fullfunding

[Rebuild With TAFE @TAFECampaign]

Excellent to have our keynote speaker Dr Don Zoellner at our National TAFE Council.

An insightful presentation on the history of equity-based education policy and how we should question the categorisation of ‘disadvantaged groups’ & whether other models should be explored.

[Jason Clare MP @JasonClareMP]

This is what parents are doing in Gaza right now 👇

[Patrick Judge @PatrickJJudge]

School staff have a right not to be subjected to sexism and sexual harassment in their workplace. Hopefully stories like this and introduction of a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment will see this treated more seriously in our schools.