Environmental network
The AEU is committed to being part of the solution to the climate change crisis.
Through connecting together as workers we can build a clean economy that will be safe and prosperous for future generations.
The AEU is aware of the high level of interest from members in environmental issues, ranging from international developments in the lead-up to December's UN climate conference in Copenhagen, through Australia's own climate change legislation, to — most importantly — the programs and curriculum initiatives happening day-by-day in our own schools and workplaces.
The environmental e-news will include up-to-date information on current issues affecting members and their workplaces. We would also welcome input from members to highlight the work you are undertaking locally or issues that you are interested in.
To discuss these issues, please ring Meredith Peace at the AEU on (03) 9417 2822.
The next conference will be in 2014. This joint AEU/IEU event is a showcase for the best in environmental education, with high-profile speakers and teacher and student-led workshops and presentations. The 2012 presenter was former weatherman and environmentalist Rob Gell. See 2012 conference info here. (PDF)» more...
The AEU has produced a leaflet, Climate Change is Union Business, which provides basic information about why unions are taking a stand in support of carbon pricing.» more...
Sign up to the new union network of climate activists working for change at home, at work and in their communities.» more...
The Union Climate Action Network (UCAN) is a network of rank-and file-union activists and supporters campaigning on climate change.» more...
AEU vice president Meredith Peace is available to deliver Al Gore's climate change presentation.» more...
Policy, August 2011: The AEU supports a price on carbon but believes that in doing so the government must protect jobs, assist low income families and invest in building a low-carbon economy.» more...
January 2010: AEU Federal Conference adopted a wide-ranging environmental policy which sets out the union's support for a price on carbon and highlights the role of educators and education unions in moving to a sustainable future. (PDF)» more...
Submission, September 2009: This AEU response urges the Victorian Government to invest in green jobs, support vulnerable families and recognise the importance of schools as both forums for education on climate change and facilities that can mode sustainability in design and practice. (PDF)» more...
The AEU supports ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. ICAN has produced Learn Peace, a VELS-related curriculum resource designed to help students explore issues around nuclear weapons and give them a voice in the campaign for their elimination.» more...
