University of Ballarat Branch
Welcome to the NTEU University of Ballarat Branch. Choose from the list below for useful information and ideas.
- Current Newsletter
- Pay Rates January 2010
- Report on UB Workers' Health
- Audited accounts
- Working From Home Submission
- Budget 2009
- Staff donate a week each on average, to keep UB operational
- UB Collective Agreement now in operation
- Pay Rise January 2009
- Reconciliation at UB
- Victoria University Job Crisis
- October Training
- OUR UNIVERSITIES MATTER
- Your EB5 in 2008
- Academic Promotions
- AWA Termination
- Contacts
- About the Branch
- News and Views
- Useful Links
- Are you classified correctly?
- Regional Education Forum
- Your Rights at Work - Worth Fighting (and Voting) For!
- Form Request to End AWA and Join the Collective Agreement
- AWA Petition
- Campaign for a Just Agreement
- Enterprise Bargaining Updates Archive
Current Newsletter
Check out the current newsletter. Hard copy is coming to a pigeon-hole or tearoom near you - and if you don't see one around and would like some for your area, contact the Branch Office on ext 9163 or via email ballarat@nteu.org.au
Please note, there are two errata in this edition:
- The advertised date for the Environment Committee meeting should read THURSDAY 18 MARCH, 2010.
- There is an error in the article about the achievements in the new Union Collective Agreement. The first item at the top of page 2 refers to changes on the "cap" on annual leave, and unfortunately the figures are the wrong way round. The correct information is that currently, staff who have accrued 40 days of annual leave can simply be forced to take two weeks. The new arrangement, to come in from February 2011, means that when staff have 30 days accrued, the university can insist on their taking leave; however, the staff member will have three months' notice.
| Current Newsletter | Latest news for UB staff, out now! |
Pay Rates January 2010
The final pay rise from the UB Union Collective Agreement 2008-2010 came through to staff on 3 January 2010.
These tables show the new pay rates compared to the old, so you can see the rise achieved by NTEU at the University of Ballarat.
They also show how much the 1% union dues will cost, so you can see that union membership is a great return on investment!
| Academic Staff | Rates of pay for non-casual (ongoing or fixed-term) Academic Staff from 3 January 2010 |
| Academic Sessional Staff | Rates of pay for sessional Academic Staff from 3 January 2010 |
| General Staff | Rates of pay for non-casual General Staff from 3 January 2010 |
| General Casual Staff | Rates of pay for casual General Staff from 3 January 2010 |
Report on UB Workers' Health
In late 2009, NTEU sought information from the University of Ballarat in relation to the usage of the Employee Assistance Program and to WorkCover claims. This information was analysed and a report prepared. The report was written up in the March 2010 edition of NTEU UB News, and is presented here for download.
| Report on UB Workers' Health | Full report on EAP and Workcover information received from UB |
Audited accounts
| UB audited accounts 2007-2008 | Click on the link to access the Audited Accounts for the NTEU University of Ballarat Branch 2007-2008 |
Working From Home Submission
| NTEU submission | University of Ballarat NTEU Branch submission on the draft Working from Home Policy and Procedure |
Budget 2009
On 12 May 2009, the Australian Federal Government presented the May 2009 Budget. NTEU has prepared a detailed briefing paper on the key aspects of this Budget as it relates to Higher Education and Research. You can see this briefing paper by clicking on the link below.
| NTEU Budget Briefing 09 | The May 2009 Budget delivers most, though not all, of the funding universities will need. Click here for a detailed briefing from NTEU's National Research and Policy Unit. |
Staff donate a week each on average, to keep UB operational
In 2008, University of Ballarat began the rollout of the new PeopleSoft student administration and finance software packages.
In March NTEU at UB asked University staff to provide information about how many additional unpaid hours they have worked as a consequence of the rollout. The survey revealed that the average time donated per respondent was 55 hours. Statistically speaking, we can be 95% certain that the average for all staff members affected by the rollout is in excess of 38 hours - more than a standard working week.
Affected staff include those dealing directly with Campus Solutions or Financials; those who have to set up duplicate data records because Campus Solutions does not provide the information they need; academic staff required to rewrite existing material to match the software's terminology; TAFE staff involved in student invoicing; IT and CAST staff; library staff and many others.
The full story is available in the latest newsletter, UB News May 09 out now.
| UB News May09 | Read the full story about the ongoing PeopleSoft situation in the latest jam-packed newsletter. |
| Stop Press News Mar 09 | STOP PRESS! UB staff save UB from disaster with inadequately supported rollout of software |
UB Collective Agreement now in operation
The new Union Collective Agreement now in operation at the University of Ballarat delivers to staff:
- salary increases of 10.9% to January 2010
- better workload management
- improved rights and pay for casuals
- superannuation equality for more staff
- better reclassification procedures for general staff
- a commitment to significantly improving employment opportunities for members of the Indigenous community
- restoration of union rights
To read the Agreement in full, click on the link below.
| UB UCA 08-09 | Click here to download the current University of Ballarat Union Collective Agreement 2008-2009. |
Pay Rise January 2009
All University of Ballarat staff covered by the UB Union Collective Agreement 2008-2009 received a pay rise at 4 January 2009.
This pay rise was achieved by the hard work of union members at UB. If you're not already a member, it's time to invest some of that pay rise back and join your colleagues in the union. To join online, go to www.nteu.org.au/nteu/join; or contact the Branch Office on 03 5327 9163 or email ballarat@vic.nteu.org.au
Check here to see what you should be expecting and compare your increase to what union membership will cost you. Union membership provides excellent benefits including discounted goods and services; and dues are tax deductible - so however you measure it, membership is a GREAT investment in your working life!
| Academic Staff Pay Rise and Union Dues 4 January 2009 | This table shows the 4 January 2009 pay rise and union dues for ongoing or fixed-term academic staff across all levels. |
| Sessional Academic Staff 29 September 2008 Pay Rise and Union Dues Jan 09 | This table shows the 4 January 2009 pay rise and union dues for sessional academic staff across all levels. |
| General Staff 4 January 2009 Pay Rise and Union Dues 2008 | This table shows the 4 January 2009 pay rise and union dues for ongoing or fixed-term general staff across all HEW levels. |
| Casual General Staff Pay Rise and Union Dues from 4 January 2009 | This table shows the 4 January 2009 salary levels and union dues for casual general staff across all HEW levels. |
Reconciliation at UB
In 2008 the University of Ballarat committed to a Reconciliation Action Plan for the institution, and the RAP Committee has produced a first draft document which has been circulated to staff for comment.
The Branch Committee of the NTEU UB Branch lodged a submission on the University's proposed RAP in early December 2008.
| NTEU submission | The NTEU UB Branch submission on the University's draft Reconciliation Action Plan |
Victoria University Job Crisis
NTEU at the University of Ballarat supports colleagues at Victoria University. More information about the jobs crisis is available via the links below.
| VU Bulletin | Bulletin from NTEU Victoria University Branch |
| The Australian 22 Oct 08 | Link to article in The Australian 22 Oct 08: "Razor gangs eye more cuts as universities shift focus" - Andrew Trounson |
| The Australian 23 Oct 08 | Link to article in The Australian 23 Oct 08: "Union accuses Victoria University VC of manufacturing funding crisis" - Andrew Trounson |
| The Age 23 Oct 08 | Link to article in The Age 23 Oct 08: "Victoria Uni chief accused of 'pea and thimble trick' to justify job cuts" - Paul Austin |
| The Australian 24 Oct 08 | Link to article in The Australian 24 Oct 08: "Job cuts needed: Victoria Uni VC Elizabeth Harman" - Andrew Trounson |
October Training
The new Union Collective Agreement won by the unions for staff at UB provides many improvements in working conditions. Some changes (eg pay rises) are automatic and straightforward - others are not.
If you don't know how your Agreement works, how will you know if you're getting what you're entitled to?
NTEU at UB is running training throughout October, including the following:
- General Staff Reclassification
- Academic Workloads
- Sessional Academic Staff Changes
- (For TAFE general staff) What the super changes mean - featuring a guest financial advisor
- Special free financial literacy workshop - featuring Members Equity Bank
- .. and even a movie screening!
All sessions are free and include a light lunch (note, some sessions are for members only). Space is limited so booking is essential - full details and a booking form are available via the link below, or contact the Branch Office at ballarat@vic.nteu.org.au
OUR UNIVERSITIES MATTER
NTEU will campaign during 2008 to reinvigorate Australia’s universities under the banner of 'Our Universities Matter – Investing in People and Society'.
The campaign's aims include:
- A Charter for University Renewal - Statement of underlying principles.
- Collective Bargaining - This year, NTEU will be negotiating with University management for a new Collective Agreement, including payrises and improved staff conditions. Together we can make a difference!
- Universities Act -A legislative framework which clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of universities
- Statement on Academic Freedom and University Independence -To be signed by senior Academic and General staff.
- National Petition - National Petition in support of the Charter.
- Casual & Sessional Staff -NTEU is seeking better pay and conditions for casual and sessional academics.
- Research Staff - NTEU is giving priority to the needs of contract research staff.
- General Staff Classification & Promotion - Clearer procedures for general staff classification and promotion.
- University funding - Australia now spends less on tertiary education than the OECD average.
- Pay Rates -A 27% salary increase is needed over the next three years
- Workloads - We need clear and substantive regulation of workloads.
- Work/Life Balance - A focus on more flexible working arrangements and better carers' leave to look after young children and the elderly.
- Job Security - The previous Federal Government stripped job security conditions from Collective Agreements.
- Indigenous Employment - NTEU's Indigenous specific clauses help combat diminished educational and employment opportunities.
- Regional Universities - Regional communities need strong universities.
- Environmental Sustainability - Australia's universities are key leaders in developing solutions to reduce greenhouse emissions.
For more information on the campaign go to http://www.nteu.org.au/ouruniversitiesmatter
HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED
- Sign the petition which calls on the Federal Government to improve university funding; improve access to universities; and legislate to protect academic freedom and institutional autonomy. Sign online here.
- Bookmark the website. Save the campaign http://www.nteu.org.au/ouruniversitiesmatter in your favourites and refer back to it on a regular basis to stay up to date with campaign events.
- Distribute material. Download materials (flyers, posters, screensavers, wallpapers etc.) from the website or contact the Branch office and we can arrange for you to receive material that can be distributed amongst your colleagues, including posters, flyers, stickers and badges. Call 03 5327 9163 or email ballarat@vic.nteu.org.au and tell us how many you need!
- Sign the Statement on Academic Freedom and University Independence. If you are a senior academic or general staff member please consider signing the statement online here .
BE ACTIVE. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Your EB5 in 2008
Employment conditions for academic and general staff at the University of Ballarat are covered by the UB Union Collective Agreement 2006-2008. While this agreement expired in March 2008, the terms and conditions continue to apply until the new agreement is settled.
In March the UB Bargaining Team (made up of specially trained UB union activists, chosen by union members) commenced negotiations for Enterprise Bargaining Round 5, otherwise known as EB5. Throughout this process NTEU has been keeping members informed via meetings and regular updates.
Below you will find material relating to the EB5 Campaign.
| Bargaining Sticking Points July 08 | UB News July 2008 contains an outline of the achievements in bargaining, and the current outstanding sticking points. |
| Bargaining Begins at UB | This flyer provides information on the Bargaining process, and ideas on how you can get involved. |
Academic Promotions
On 30 May 2008, NTEU University of Ballarat Branch submitted its response to the draft University of Ballarat Academic Promotions Policy and Procedures. You can read it in detail here.
| NTEU Submission | NTEU UB Branch Submission on the draft University of Ballarat Academic Promotions Policy and Procedures |
AWA Termination
Branch President Jeremy Smith, the University of Ballarat and NTEU reached agreement in early 2008 on terms to settle the AWA case in the Federal Court, and also related matters. A key part of the agreement is that the University will agree to terminate AWAs for any staff member currently on an AWA with the University, and return the staff member to the terms and conditions of the UB Union Collective Agreement.
With a new Agreement almost finalised, you must take action NOW if you wish to terminate your AWA and return to the improved pay and conditions of the Collective Agreement. Click the link below to find out how.
| AWA Termination | Click on the link to download information about how to get off your AWA at the University of Ballarat |
Contacts
Branch Office: 2nd level, Albert Coates Complex (formerly the Union Building), Mt Helen campus. 2nd door on the left up the stairs, or second door on the right from the lift.
ph: (03) 5327 9163
fax: (03) 5327 9162
email: ballarat@vic.nteu.org.au
Office Hours: The Branch office is staffed on a full-time basis by Branch Organiser Janette Dalgliesh; however, Janette may be out and about visiting other campuses. Please feel very welcome to come and visit, but we would advise calling first to confirm that the office is open.
Industrial Officer: Industrial Officer Clare
Danaher visits on a regular basis and you can arrange an
appointment by phoning the Branch Office on 5327
9163. For urgent assistance please contact the Victorian
Division on 03 9254 1930 or email them on
office@vic.nteu.org.au
Internal Mail: NTEU, Mt Helen Campus
Postal Address: PO BOX 663 BALLARAT 3353
| Contacts |
About the Branch
The University of Ballarat Branch of the NTEU is made up of members who work within this university community. All academic and general staff in the Higher Education Division and general staff in the TAFE Division are eligible to become NTEU members. The union represents full-time, part-time, contract and sessional/casual members in all areas of the university and includes research staff, staff employed by student organisations and those working in university companies. The Branch represents and organises the members at the university level. To find out more about the Branch choose a link below.| Branch Committee | Contact details for members of the Branch Committee |
| 2005 AGM | Hear the latest on the campaign, see the financial reports be presented and relax with your friends in the NTEU. |
| AGM - President's Annual Reports | Read the annual reports given by the Branch President at the AGM. They provide an overview of events of the previous year and look forward to the events, trends and challenges for the next year. |
| Audited Financial Reports |
News and Views
Check the links below for current and past editions of the UB Branch Newsletter, access to the NTEU's national publications and other useful information
| Publications | NTEU Advocate, Frontline, AUR, Connect and other publications. |
| Current Newsletter | Latest news for UB staff, out now! |
| Fact Sheets | These Fact Sheets will provide guidelines to the UB Union Collective Agreement 2006-2008 |
| Newsletter Archive | Archive of UB News |
| What Do Unions Do? | How many of these union achievements do you enjoy today - and compare them with what you could have expected in a contract from the 1850s! |
| Bullying | What can you do if you are being bullied? |
Useful Links
Some useful links to community and non-government organisations, union related sites and government sites are provided here.
Links to other web sites or information sources are provided as a courtesy, however we cannot vouch for or take responsibility for the information contained in any links. Their listing does not imply endorsement of their contents or the organisations' philosophies in any way.
| Union Links | Links to labour organisations worldwide and within Australia. |
| Government Links | Links to a variety of federal and state government sites |
| Community Links | Links to various community and non-government organisations |
Are you classified correctly?
NTEU research continues to support the view that University of Ballarat is systematically failing to correctly classify general staff.
NTEU is seeking to ensure all general staff are correctly classified across all sectors and campuses of UB.
Check out the link below to the current (June 2007) newsletter, for a Reclass Roundup - if you are a general staff member at UB, you need to read this!
Come along to the PD Writing Workshop on 25 July 2007, Room T102, 1.30-2.30 pm and find out how the HEW levels work and whether you are correctly classified (NTEU members only - to join go to www.nteu.org.au/join.
Contact the Branch Office if you believe for any reason that your position may not be correctly classified.
Regional Education Forum
On 15 May the Branch hosted a very successful regional forum, where we were extremely fortunate to hear from five key speakers.
Wide-ranging discussions resulted in general consensus about the crucial importance of regional universities to the future of regional Australia; and the amazing contribution made by UB to the region it serves. The Vice-Chancellor praised the NTEU UB Branch for its foresight in organising the forum and providing an opportunity to discuss the important issues around regional education in a participative manner.
And NTEU - through the National President - pledged to work with the Vice-Chancellor in lobbying for the future sustainability of UB
Key speakers generously gave permission for their speeches or powerpoint presentations to be made available. Click on a link below to see what they had to say!
| Welcome to Land | Wayne Muir provided the welcome to land on behalf of its traditional custodians, his ancestors, the Wathaurong people. |
| Mayor David Vendy | Mayor David Vendy summarised the great benefits UB brings to the Ballarat region. |
| VC Prof David Battersby | The Vice-Chancellor explored the critical contribution regional universities make to regional Australia, in helping slow the migration of rural youth to the cities. |
| Dr Carolyn Allport | NTEU National President Dr Carolyn Allport discussed the importance of community engagement, and why regional universities - and UB in particular - do it so well. |
| Wayne Muir | Chair of the Ballarat Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, Wayne Muir, praised UB for some solid foundations in its work with the Indigenous community - and challenged the university to do more. |
| Catherine King MP | Federal Member for Ballarat, Catherine King MP, explored the importance of government support for regional universities, and discussed the realities of the recent Federal budget. |
| Forum photos 01 | Photos from the Regional Education Forum |
| Forum photos 02 | More photos from the Regional Education Forum |
| Forum photos 03 | ... and still more photos from the Regional Education Forum! |
Your Rights at Work - Worth Fighting (and Voting) For!
Your rights at work have been seriously affected by recent changes to Federal legislation, especially HEWRRs and WorkChoices.
In 2007 the NTEU will be supporting the "Your Rights at Work" campaign. For more information check out the links below, and stay tuned for more activities throughout the year.
If you would like to get more involved with the campaign, by talking to people in your local community or network, the NTEU is also providing assistance, information and ideas - contact Janette in the Branch Office on 5327 9163 or via email ballarat@vic.nteu.org.au for more details.
| Resources | Posters, videos and merchandise |
| The ACTU Campaign | Find out more about the main ACTU "Your Rights at Work" Campaign. |
| Logo for Download | Click here to download a customised NTEU version of the "Your Rights at Work" logo to include in your email signature or website - features academic and general staff members! |
| At the G on 30 November 06 | What did your union do at the 30 November national rally in 2006? |
Form Request to End AWA and Join the Collective Agreement
The Branch is running a campaign to help members who have signed an AWA to return to the Collective Agreement. To request that you be returned to the Collective Agreement, click on the link below and download the suggested draft letter.
You will need to personalise this, so just follow the directions to make the necessary changes and send it to UB. You will also need to copy your letter to the Ballarat NTEU Branch office so we can keep track of requests and maintain pressure on UB management.
IMPORTANT! You should also ensure that you have signed a Bargaining Agent form which allows for the NTEU to act on your behalf in all industrial issues. If you have not signed a BA as yet, click here to download a form - you can send it with the copy of your AWA cancellation letter directly to the NTEU.
| Letter to Request Your AWA be Cancelled | To send a letter to request the cancellation of your AWA and your return to the Collective Agreement, click here. |
AWA Petition
Please sign the Petition calling on UB management to give staff
who have signed an AWA the opportunity to move to the new Union
Collective Agreement as soon as possible.
| AWA petition |
Campaign for a Just Agreement
Joint Unions' members meeting endorses union collective agreement
After a lengthy and difficult campaign for a just union negotiated collective agreement, the NTEU is delighted to be able to report endorsement of the proposed Union Collective Agreement by the members. This represents a great result for the members of staff who engaged in the campaign, as the principle of being able to negotiate a collective union agreement was successfully defended. A report of the joint unions meeting held on Wednesday 7th July 2006 can be found at the first link below. The proposed final agreement now goes to the Office of the Employment Advocate for vetting for compliance with the Workchoices legislation.
Some of the main improvements contained in this agreement can be seen at the third link below. The complete agreement can be found just below that. If you have any questions about the agreement please contact Jeremy Smith, Branch President, on jeremy.smith@ballarat.edu.au or Steve McEachern, Branch Vice President (Academic), on s.mceachern@ballarat.edu.au
Further information on the lengthy EB process and the campaign is provided below the agreement.
| University Council - Open Letters etc | A sample of the information and materials provided to University Council. |
| Management's Draft Agreement | What's in it for you? Looks at some of the concerns with management's draft agreement. |
| Union Version of a Draft Enterprise Agreement Sep 05 | The joint unions' version of a HEWRRs compliant agreement for the University of Ballarat. |
| Achieving new Union Collective Agreement | The media release reports on the 'in-principle' finalisation of the new union collective agreement |
| Presentation from Joint Unions' Mtg 5 July | The powerpoint presentation and motion from the joint unions' meeting held 5th July |
| Summary of improvements in new union collective agreement | The document provides a summary of the improvements in the new union collective agreement, as well as a comparison with the AWAs offered to staff |
| Union Collective Agreement for endorsement 2006 | The complete Union Collective Agreement that the joint union negotiators will seek members' endorsement for on 5 July |
| Positive report on negotiations 10/5 | Finally, the EB team can report positive results from negotiations with management |
| Detailed Comment and analysis on current campaign | This newsletter provides a detailed report on the class action, comment on IR and analysis of the current campaign. |
| Uni made Fed Court undertaking re AWAs | UB will issue a Clarifying Statement to all staff on the conditions that will be lost with AWAs. |
| Staff take Class Action Against UB | Staff take Fed Court Class Action against UB for issuing misleading information on AWAs |
| UB Receives International Condemnation Over AWAs | International organisations representing academic staff condemn UB over AWAs. |
| Spot the Pattern... | This poster has quotes from management alongside what actually happened. See the difference! |
| Back Pay is on our Agenda | A brief outline of the campaign aims in early 2006 |
| AWA Seminar | The NTEU invites all staff to the first of a series of seminars in 2006 on the current AWAs offered. The seminar is on Tuesday 24th Jan at 12.30pm |
| AWAs: The Truth | The NTEU calls on UB to issue a correction notice and outlines misleading or false information from UB. |
| Comparison between Current Conditions and the AWAs Offered | Examines the differences between existing staff conditions and the proposed AWAs. |
| New Agreement Still Sub Standard | The bulletin examines in detail the latest management agreement that is being put to staff in the second ballot. |
| Staff Reject VC's Second Agreement | This media release outlines responses from the VC and the union to the second No Vote. |
| Posters/Information Sheets | Download some posters for your door or read brief information about the second ballot. |
| Why Vote No - Newspaper Ad 19/11 | Look at the chart that outlines the comparisons with other Universities. It would make a great poster for your door or staffroom also. |
| General Secretary's Speech at All Staff Meeting 10/11 | If you missed Grahame McCulloch's speech to the meeting of all staff 10th Nov on the VC's new agreement and the National context, listen to it here. |
| New VC Search Submission | How the University Council should approach the search process for the new VC. |
| New draft HEWRR-compliant Agreement | The NTEU has prepared a new draft Agreement that should be HEWRR-compliant and protects employment conditions. The NTEU has forwarded the draft Agreement to management as the basis for negotiations if the staff ballot rejects management's proposed agreement. Downlaod as PDF. |
| Newspaper advertisement - "Vote No to management's proposed agreement" | Advertisement that appeared in the Ballarat Courier on 15 and 17 October, and the Wimmera Mail-Times on 17 October. |
| HEWRR-compliant Agreements show UB management is wrong | New Enterprise Agreements that comply with the federal government’s industrial relations requirements (the HEWRRs) have been finalised at Deakin University, Southern Cross University and the University of Qld. |
| It's NOT just black and white | Download this A3 poster - UB management is WRONG about other universities reaching HEWRR-compliant agreements with NTEU involvement. |
| VOTE NO poster | Download this A3 poster for your office or noticeboard |
| Ballarat strips away conditions from agreement | The Enterprise Agreement that University of Ballarat (UB) management will put to a staff ballot from 17-21 October strips away key employment conditions in exchange for inadequate pay increases. The NTEU urges all UB staff to vote NO in the upcoming ballot. |
| Management's draft agreement exposed | Analysis of management's draft agreement (PowerPoint file) |
| Letter Writing to University Councillors September 2005 | Staff communicate directly with UB Councillors to express their concerns. Find out how. |
| Results of Survey of Staff August 2005 | A brief overview of the results. The detailed results can be found in the PDF file. |
| How will your Conditions and Pay be Decided? | A summary of the EB (Enterprise Bargaining) process from July 2005 onwards |
| Latest Pay Offer Backward Step | The latest pay offer by the University of Ballarat is a backward step from their original offer, which in itself was not acceptable to the NTEU. |
| Why Ballarat is no Newcastle | A brief analysis that shows why it is incorrect to say that the University of Ballarat is in the same financial position as the University of Newcastle |
| Why is management choosing not to negotiate with staff? | Why is management seeking to have a staff ballot on a non-negotiated agreement? |
| Is it a problem if the Agreement is not negotiated with Unions? | Fact Sheet 2 looks at concerns for staff if management single-handedly develop the Enterprise Agreement. |
| Extra 5% for Uni - Is it at risk? | The extra 5% that management can get from the Government is only at risk if management continues to head towards a non-union agreement. |
| What is the Real Cost of Different Pay Increases - Poor Morale | Examines the costs of management's different pay offers for academic and general staff. Both in terms of money and in staff morale. |
| Messages of Support | The Branch has received over 40 messages of support for the campaign from individual NTEU members from across the country, as well as from the NTEU National Executive, other Branches and other Unions. |
| Comparison of Salary Offers/Outcomes | An indicative comparison of salary offers/outcomes between UB, Deakin University and Charles Sturt University |
| A Short History of Enterprise Bargaining at UB | A timeline of Enterprise Bargaining from September 2003 until April 2005 |
| Suggestions for Management Roadshows | Some suggested questions for the management roadshows in July and August 2005 |
Enterprise Bargaining Updates Archive
Negotiations in Enterprise Bargaining Round Four were long and drawn out, with management at one stage stating that they were seeking a non-negotiated enterprise agreement. Legal industrial action was pursued in support of the union's claim. For details of that campaign, look at the Campaign for a Just Agreement for all Staff above. For reports from the early days of EB4, choose a link below.
| EB Update 7 | An update from 1st November 2004. |
| EB Update 6 | An update from 6th October 2004. |
| EB Update 5 | An update from the 11th August 2004. |
| EB Update 4 | An EB update from the 8th June 2004. |
| ebupdate3 | An enterprise bargaining (EB) update from April 2004. |
| EB Updates | EB Update 30 January 2004 |