University of Technology Sydney
NTEU is a specialist national union representing staff in tertiary education. In all Australian universities, NTEU represents academic, research and general staff, along with staff of student unions and university companies.
The NTEU-UTS Branch provides an advocacy role for all staff at the University of Technology Sydney. We support staff in workplace and industrial matters and ensure that the Academic and Support Staff Agreements are implemented. Your elected NTEU-UTS Officials carry out ongoing negotiations to ensure pay and working conditions for all staff are maintained and improved. The NTEU, with the broader Australian Union movement, is also campaigning for fairer federal industrial relations policies, for example the recent abolition of HEWRRs and the Review of Higher Education.
Your elected Officials consult with members at regular General Meetings to ensure your democratic voice is heard in protecting and extending the quality of our working and leisure lives.
Join the NTEU today or contact the Branch Office or your nearest elected Official or Delegate for more information.
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- Collective Bargaining 2008-09
- Our Universities Matter
- TowerWatch
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- Join Today
- UTS Branch Executive
- Casuals
- Get Involved
- Membership Benefits
- Members Equity Bank
- Workers Radio Sydney
Branch Office
The Branch Office is located at 645 Harris Street Ultimo, Level 3 Room 3.15. Your Branch Organiser is Lesa de Leau. The NTEU is a specialist Higher Education sector union and offers advocacy on industrial matters for its members.
- Branch Location: CH01.03.15, 645 Harris St Ultimo, level 3, room 3.15
- Branch Contact Details: Telephone (02) 9514 2760, 0401 599 052; Facsimile (02) 9514 1615; Email nteu@uts.edu.au
Branch Organiser
Lesa de Leau CH01.03.15, 645 Harris St Ultimo, level 3,
room 3.15
nteu@uts.edu.au
Industrial Officer
Craig Hinley, NSW Division
craig.hinley@nsw.nteu.org.au
Branch News
The 2008 financial statements will be presented to NTEU-UTS members at the AGM 12pm Friday 3 July in room CB01.04.06. Members will also be given an update on collective bargaining for the new Staff Agreements.
| NTEU-UTS Branch financial statements for year ended 30 June 2008 | Members are encouraged to attend the AGM 12pm 3/7/09 in room CB01.04.06 |
| NTEU-UTS Branch financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2007 |
Collective Bargaining 2008-09
Members' meeting 12pm Friday 3 July, Room
CB01.04.06
Come along for an update on collective bargaining
- have your say.
The current Staff Agreements, which were negotiated under the spectre of WorkChoices, expired on 30 June 2009. The Union has served the University with a log-of-claims from members and has requested good faith negotations to begin.
Keep updated here on the campaign for a competitive salary increase; improved job security; workload regulation; better classification procedures for general staff; increased Indigenous employment; and a better deal for casual academic staff and contract research staff.
Your current Collective Agreements can also be viewed by clicking on the links below or through the UTS website:
NTEU:UTS
Academic Staff Agreement
NTEU: UTS
Support Staff Agreement
If you have any questions about your conditions or entitlements under the Agreements, contact the NTEU delegate in your work area or the NTEU UTS Branch office on 9514 2760, 0401 599 052 or nteu@uts.edu.au.
| Get involved - help the Union with collective bargaining | Would you like to be involved in the collective bargaining campaign? A number of specialist working groups need your expertise. |
| June 2009 NTEU request for bargaining | A further request to the University for collective bargaining negotiations to start. |
| June 2009 NTEU Updated Claims | In anticipation of the Fair Work Act 2009 commencing on 1 July, the Union gives the University notice of additional claims. |
| May 2009 UTS letter to NTEU | The University indicates that discussions about bargaining will soon begin. |
| April 2009 NTEU Members Update | The Union responds to the VC's email to all staff. |
| March 2009 Updated Claims | March 2009 NTEU letter to UTS Vice-Chancellor clarifying claims and requesting bargaining to begin. |
| May 2008 Log-of-Claims | May 2008 letter to UTS Vice-Chancellor with NTEU's key bargaining claims. |
| Academic Staff Collective Agreement 2006 | Click here to read the current NTEU:UTS Academic Staff Agreement |
| Support Staff Collective Agreement 2006 | Click here to read the current NTEU:UTS Support Staff Agreement |
Our Universities Matter
NTEU are campaigning 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 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.
- 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.
TowerWatch
| TowerWatch November 2007 | |
| TowerWatch September 2007 | |
| TowerWatch March 2007 | |
| TowerWatch November 2006 | |
| UTS Branch Newsletter 'Towerwatch' - February 2006 |
e-bulletins
| 2007 | |
| 2006 e-bulletins | |
| 2008 | |
| 2009 |
Join Today
The NTEU is a National union solely dedicated to the Higher Education sector and is the union which best understands the issues affecting general and academic staff of the University sector.
Why join?
As an employee in higher education you are part of an industry that is crucial to Australia's future. The NTEU's primary purpose is to protect and improve your conditions of employment.
The NTEU has a team of specialist research and industrial staff to maintain high-level expertise on all aspects of the tertiary education! The major work of NTEU is involving members in workplace activity to collectively defend the interests of all staff. This is shown in the success of the NTEU's current bargaining strategy, and in the workplace-based structure of the Union
You are invited to join with your colleagues today
| NTEU Membership Form | |
| Casuals Membership Form |
UTS Branch Executive
President
Daphne Freeder Tel: 9514 3342
Vice-President (Academic)
Robyn Johns Tel: 9514 3866
Vice-President (Support Staff)
Patrick Tooth Tel: 9514 3318
| UTS Branch Committee | National Tertiary Education Union University of Technology, Sydney Branch Executive 2008 - 2010 |
| Welcome message | |
| Branch Delegates | |
| Cases Committee resources |
Casuals
With over one-third of employees being casual workers, tertiary education ranks as one of the most casualised industries in Australia. Casual employees in our industry are frequently exploited, underpaid, overworked and left with few avenues for assistance or redress.
It is therefore important that you are aware of your rights and entitlements under the current UTS Enterprise Agreements for Academic and General Staff. It is also a good idea to join the National Tertiary Education Industry Union (NTEU) because the union is experienced in enforcing these conditions and ensuring that casuals get a fair go.
If you are a casual staff member and want to join, go to the 'join' section of this site
For answers to all your questions about being a university casual and how NTEU can assist you, please visit our special casuals website, www.unicasual.com.au or download 'Smart Casuals', the NTEU handbook for casual and sessional university staff (2007 edition).
If you want further information contact the branch office and we can put you in touch with a delegate in your work area.| UTS CASUALS GETTING ORGANISED AND GETTING RESULTS | |
| NTEU Casuals tell us the issues | |
| Casual Academics' claim in 2008-2009 | |
| CASUAL ACADEMICS' RIGHTS @ WORK |
Get Involved
There a number of ways you can become involed in your union. Don't leave it to others, get involved!
At this Branch you can take on a number of roles including;
- Branch Committee member (for more info visit www.nteu.org.au/about/organisation/branches)
- Indigenous representative (for more info, visit www.nteu.org.au/getinvolved/equal/indigenous/getinvolved )
- Area Delegate (see link below)
- Contact or Distributor
Unions are collective organisations made up of working people who join together to advance their common interests. The NTEU is no different. We rely on the active participation and energy of our members in pursuing equality and justice in the workplace.
A union of active and informed members is a strong union: a union able to achieve it's goals.
Membership Benefits
Members also receive NTEU publications, including:
- NTEU Branch Newsletters
- EB Updates
- TheAdvocate (members' journal, 3 time per year)
- The AustralianUniversities' Review (refereed journal, 2 annually for members who choose to'opt-in')
- Plus otherpublications including "Smart Casuals", "Foreign Knowledge: A Guide forNTEU members working Overseas" and more.
NTEU members are entitled to a variety of benefits and discounts including:
- Free legal advice (contact the
- Free financial advice
- Free taxation advice and discounts on taxation services
- Home Loans
- Personal Loans
- Insurance
- Union National Visa Credit Card
- Health Benefits Scheme
- Dental Services
- Discounts on eye testing and eye wear
- Computer and Internet Packages
- Discounts on Accommodation, Travel, Car Hire, Tyres
- Union Shopper
- Union Wine Club
- Discounts on Magazines
To access details on the above benefits, please click
Members Equity Bank
Members Equity Bank (ME) was created to provide Australians with low cost banking services.
As a member of NTEU you have access to a range of low-cost products offered by Members Equity Bank. These include an award winning home loan, personal loan, mastercard and a savings and transaction account.
Contact your local Mobile Managers,
Sydney West & South West - Mark Heath on 02 8296 0380 mheath@membersequity.com.au
Sydney South, St.George and Sutherland Shire - Frank
Moncada on 02 8296 0358
fmoncada@membersequity.com.au
Sydney North & North West – Craig
Marshall on 02 8296 0392
cmarshall@membersequity.com.au
Inner West & Eastern Suburbs – Rick
Green on 02 8296 0300
rgreen@membersequity.com.au
For other areas or more information about Members Equity Bank simply call 13 15 63 or
Workers Radio Sydney
Tune into Workers Radio Sydney 88.9FM 6am-9am Weekdays
| Workers Radio Sydney 88.9 FM | To listen online, get more info or become a member, visit www.workersradiosydney.com |