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Monash University staff and students were surprised to learn today that the University’s governing Council has appointed Dr Megan Clark as our new Chancellor. The Chancellor of the University is the institution’s most senior role. Dr Clark will have a legal responsibility for the mission, strategy, risk management and academic activities of our university. The … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has demanded urgent reform after the University of Queensland (UQ) became the latest university embroiled in a multi-million dollar wage theft scandal. In an email to staff on Monday, UQ management revealed $7.88 million was underpaid to 9743 staff over a seven-year period between January 2017 and December … Continued
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Media kit including imagery and videos available here Unions Tasmania will host a free union members day of talks, films and music on Saturday 1 June at the ground-breaking exhibition Unshackled: the true convict story held at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. The Monash University led Unshackled exhibition is a first-of-its kind digital exhibition … Continued
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Victoria University staff will launch a protest rally targeting Chancellor Steve Bracks as anger rises over a failure to give staff a fair pay rise. A petition expressing staff, student and alumni outrage about Gaza is also driving protest. National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) members will rally outside a University Council meeting chaired by the … Continued
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*** MEDIA ALERT **** What: NTEU members at Victoria University will rally outside a Victoria University (VU) University Council meeting and deliver an open letter to council members Who: NTEU leaders and members available for interview When: Tuesday May 28, 8am – 9am Where: VU’s Footscray Park campus, corner of Ballarat … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for urgent reform after the University of Western Australia (UWA) admitted to at least $10.6 million in wage theft. UWA on Thursday revealed superannuation underpayments, affecting 2700 existing and 5500 former employees. The figure is expected to rise when the university completes a review of … Continued
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Media release | Tuesday 14 May, 2024 The Australian Workers’ Union has tonight strongly endorsed the Albanese Government’s second budget, which the union has characterised as relief for Australian workers today and an exciting future for Australian workers tomorrow. “This forward-looking and compassionate Labor budget is a breath of fresh air compared to the sloppy, … Continued
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Media release | Wednesday 1 May, 2024 The derailment of a TasRail train at Westbury on Monday has again highlighted the need for a zero-tolerance approach to level crossing safety in Australia. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) Tasmanian Branch Secretary Byron Cubit today said it was extremely lucky that no-one was physically hurt when … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has called for major changes to university governance after Swinburne admitted $2.85 million in wage theft from staff. Swinburne University staff were underpaid $2.6 million, while employees at the part-privately owned Swinburne College are owed $250,000. The underpayments, which the university reported to the Fair Work Ombudsman, … Continued
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*** 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 … Continued
