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*** MEDIA ALERT *** Protest rallies at FedUni campuses this week

National Tertiary Education Union < 1 mins read

*** MEDIA ALERT ****

 

What: National Tertiary Education Union members, other staff members, students, and community members will protest at FedUni’s major Victorian campuses next week, calling on the Vice Chancellor to stop the devastating cuts proposed for the university. 

 

Who: NTEU Federation University Branch President Mathew Abbott, union members, students, and community supporters will speak and are available for interviews, filming and photos.

 

Where and when:

 

Tuesday April 30, 1200pm: Berwick campus (outside building 901)

Wednesday May 1, 1200pm: Churchill campus (at the knuckle)

Thursday May 2, 1200pm: Mt Helen campus (main quad, next to library)


Contact details:

Branch President Mathew Abbott 0421 455 812 

Branch Organiser Colin Muir 0425 753 755

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