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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for an overhaul of university donations disclosures after revelations that two people who made enormous donations were later appointed as chancellors of the institution. Current University of Melbourne Chancellor Jane Hansen AO, who was appointed on January 1 2023, donated $40 million with her husband Paul Little … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union says staff have lost confidence in Australian National University Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell after the latest revelations about her leadership. College deans have been hauled in to change management meetings, with at least one encouraged to resign, the Australian Financial Review reports. Earlier in the week, the AFR reported Professor … Continued
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Monash University faces the Federal Court from 4 December after yet more allegations of widespread wage theft from casual academics. On Wednesday 4th December, 8.30am, casual teachers at Monash University will hold a protest action outside the Federal Court on William Street, Melbourne. Staff are asking the University to settle the case and return … Continued
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The United Services Union (USU) has filed proceedings in the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) against Coffs Harbour City Council regarding the service levels of lifeguards at the city’s beaches. The Union will allege before the IRC that lifeguards are regularly short-staffed, with some required to work up to 30 days straight, and … Continued
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Today across Victoria AWU members working for Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) employed by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) begin protected industrial action. This action is being taken in order to have the ability to bargain for fair wages and conditions, which under the Victorian Government’s wage policy is not possible. This morning saw up … Continued
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Beachgoers have come out in strong support for Professional Lifeguards, signing a petition in mass numbers to advocate for an increase in their wages. Despite broadcasting record revenue, Surf Lifesaving Queensland is refusing to give Lifeguards a pay rise that keeps up with the cost of living. In response to the stalemate at the bargaining … Continued
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The Mining and Energy Union said today that maintaining jobs and conditions are the top priority after Anglo American announced yesterday that they will sell the entirety of their steelmaking coal assets in Queensland. District President, Mitch Hughes said that the Union was focused on ensuring a seamless transition for workers at the affected sites. … Continued
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Metro Tasmania bus drivers in Southern Tasmania will take two work stoppages this Friday, in another escalation of their dispute with Metro management and the State Government over wages and conditions. Drivers will stop work for two hours on Friday morning (29 November 2024) from 5am to 7am, and again in the evening between … Continued
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The United Services Union, which represents local government workers, supports calls by Councillor Jemma Tribe for Shoalhaven City Council to come clean and identify the source of funds to pay out the previous CEO and the director who recently left the council. Council’s response that this will be assessed and information provided in the future is … Continued
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Embargo Tuesday 26 November The United Services Union, which represents local government workers, supports calls by Councillor Jemma Tribe for Shoalhaven City Council to come clean and identify the source of funds to pay out the previous CEO and the director who recently left the council. Council’s response that this will be assessed and information … Continued
