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The Australian National University (ANU) has announced that there will be no forced redundancies. Quotes attributable to NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy: “This is good news.” “Every university staff member in the country facing job cuts can take heart from what has happened at the ANU. “It is the collective work of … Continued
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The appointment of Sydney Water’s new boss presents a long-overdue opportunity to reset workplace culture and rebuild confidence in the public utility, the Australian Services Union said. Hunter Water Managing Director Darren Cleary has been announced as the new Manager Director of Sydney Water, following the departure of former boss Roch Cheroux earlier this … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has warned the University of Technology Sydney’s plan to shut down its schools of education and public health will cause major damage to the broader community. UTS on Wednesday announced it would close its International Studies and Education – including all teacher training – and Public Health schools as … Continued
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The Australian National University (ANU) has announced that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Genevieve Bell, will be leaving her position. NTEU welcomes this development. It must now be accompanied by an announcement that all forced redundancies will cease. Quotes attributable to NTEU ACT Division Secretary Dr Lachlan Clohesy: “The announcement of the Vice-Chancellor’s departure must also be … Continued
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**** MEDIA ALERT **** Why: Following the ACTU’s recent statement on Gaza calling for sanctions on Israel (including an end to all military trade) NTEU NSW has initiated a cross-union day of action. Workers from across the union movement will be gathering outside the Defence Department to call for sanctions on Israel and an … Continued
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CFMEU NSW will launch compliance checks across the construction industry as the union seeks to stamp out sham contracting and the underpayment of workers. Organisers, delegates and leaders will visit sites to ensure employers are complying with safety standards and enterprise agreements. The announcement of increased compliance checks comes after 60 Minutes aired … Continued
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Community sector workers and their union are campaigning to protect hard-won gender pay gains as the Fair Work Commission reviews potential undervaluation of awards. The Fair Work Commission is considering adjustments to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award which could affect a landmark 2012 equal pay order that delivered pay rises to the … Continued
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Community sector workers and their union are campaigning to protect hard-won gender pay gains as the Fair Work Commission reviews potential undervaluation of awards. The Fair Work Commission is considering adjustments to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Award which could affect a landmark 2012 equal pay order that delivered pay rises … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has dealt a major blow to University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) plan to slash jobs, with SafeWork NSW ordering an immediate pause to the next stage of cuts. Under the ruling, UTS must cancel all meetings with staff about its plan, and pause the release of the change proposal … Continued
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Townsville City Council has stooped to a new low, threatening to lock out its own workforce. This reckless move comes even as council workers were postponing industrial action in good faith to finalise a fair pay deal. Instead of negotiating, the Council is choosing spite, punishing some of the city’s lowest-paid workers by stripping away … Continued
