University of Adelaide Branch
The NTEU's main aims are to represent, protect and assist
members in industrial matters at a national, state and
institutional level.
The University of Adelaide Branch has representatives on several
University committees and, importantly, is the major staff
representative in Enterprise Bargaining negotiations.
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The University of Adelaide NTEU Branch Office provides members with easy access to industrial expertise from the Branch Office Staff who, because they work alongside members, intimately understand local issues and conditions of employment.
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****PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS****
NTEU
15 Paxton’s Walk
Palais Apartments
281 North Terrace
(Pedestrian walk way between Ayres House and the Palais Café - click here for more detail)
Mailing Address:
NTEU
Box 100 Palais Apartments
281 North Terrace SA 5000
OR via internal mail: c/o University of Adelaide SA 5005
Email adelaide@nteu.org.au
Click here to see the photos of the Office Opening
- Bargaining Updates
- Branch Contacts
- Branch Committee
- Financial Statement
- Events
- Our Universities Matter Campaign
- Casual and Sessional Staff
- OHS&W
- E-Bulletins and Newsletters
- Agreements
- Membership
- Membership Benefits
- Archive
Bargaining Updates
Enterprise Bargaining
NTEU Report of 2/6/09 Meeting between Unions and Management
Provided below is a summary of matters discussed at the bargaining meeting held today. Further detail will be provided as matters progress.
- The Management group presented a view that the current provisions for the granting of tenure are overly bureaucratic and might benefit from some degree of revision via the bargaining process. This will be a matter for further discussion at the next meeting.
- The Management group also raised an apparent problem with legislative compliance in terms of the current academic sick/carers leave arrangements. A proposal for a prescribed annual (accrued) entitlement was flagged, with a transitional arrangement based on an agreed - yet to be determined - number of days entitlement per year of service for each current academic staff member. We will provide further advice on this matter once the management team has tabled a draft clause.
- Advances have been made on the issue of enhanced job security for Contract Research Staff and we await a revised draft clause based on the outcome of those negotiations.
- We are making some progress on key matters related to restoration of fixed-term contract provisions lost or diminished through the industrial requirements imposed by the Howard Government.
- Senior staff contracts remain an issue of contention. The NTEU is firmly of the view that the full range of provisions in the Collective Agreement should apply to all staff and the Union will not accept an arbitrary extraction of some staff from key provisions.
Importantly, the Management group today agreed to review the NTEU Draft of Key Matters, which is effectively a document containing all of the clauses proposed for a new Agreement, and identify those that can be readily translated across to an agreed working draft. This process will enable us to get a clearer picture of matters outstanding and the extent to which there is difference between Union and Management positions.
| Enterprise Bargaining Report January 2009 | |
| Let's Bargain Vol 3 | Job Security for contract and fixed term staff will be addressed in the new clause the NTEU will push to have included in the upcoming Agreement. |
| Let's Bargain Vol 2 | Change Management - how the current process impacts on you and the NTEU claim to provide greater transparency and true consultation in the Change Management process |
| Let's Bargain Vol 1 | "Let's Bargain" provides information on the negotiation process and the issues the NTEU is trying to address in the new Agreement |
| VC email | All Staff email sent 16 Sept 2008 from the Vice-Chancellor |
| Good Faith bargaining No 1 | |
| NTEU response newsletter | Our response sent to all members 17 September 2008 |
| NTEU response for all staff | A wider response designed to be read by all staff sent 23 September 2008 |
| Bargaining Bulletin | Please read for full details regarding the Log of Claims and the important all member meeting. |
| Log of Claims |
Branch Contacts
Branch Contacts (Photo, left to right,
Bernadette Finnerty, Annie Buchecker, Cheryl Baldwin)
Branch Organiser
Bernadette Finnerty
phone (08) 82272384
mobile 0401 584 648
email adelaide@nteu.org.au
Industrial Officer
Cheryl Baldwin
phone (08) 82272384
mobile 0401740305
email cheryl@nteusa.org.au
Industrial Officer
Annie Buchecker
phone (08) 82272384
email annie@nteusa.org.au
| Map to the new office | 15 Paxton's Walk Palais Apartments 281 North Terrace |
Branch Committee
Click on Calendar for Committee Meeting dates
| Position | Name | School/Area | Extn | Email Address | |
| President | Rod Crewther | School of Chemistry & Physics | 8303 4576 | rodney.crewther@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Secretary | Greg McCarthy | School of History & Politics | 8303 5848 | greg.mccarthy@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Vice-President (Professional Staff) | Gloria Sumner | Humanities & Social Sciences | 8303 5186 | gloria.sumner@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Committee Members | Linda Cecere | Student Services | 8303 3167 | linda.cecere@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Chika Anyanwu | Media | 8303 5617 | chika.anyanwu@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Sherry Dzonsons | School of Economics | 8303 5908 | sherry.dzonsons@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Peter Gill | Mathematics | 8303 4180 | peter.gill@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Christine Lacey | Examinations | 8303 4209 | christine.lacey@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Shelley Pezy | Molecular Biosciences | 8303 5563 | shelley.pezy@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Jess Cronin | Office of DVC & VP (A) | 8303 7063 | jessica.cronin@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Felix Patrikeeff | School of History & Politics | 8303 4451 | felix.patrikeeff@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Andrew Metcalfe | Mathematics | 8303 3236 | andrew.metcalfe@adelaide.edu.au | ||
Financial Statement
Please see the attached file containing the Branch Financial Statement for the 2007-2008 financial year to be discussed at the member meeting at 12pm 26 June 2009 Room G03 in the Napier Building.| 2007-2008 Financial Statement |
Events
Thoughout the next few weeks the NTEU will be on campus (North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy) to promote the "Our Universities Matter" Campaign and to provide members with the opportunity to talk with NTEU staff.
Organise an area meeting now call Bernadette on 8227 2384
Remember - we work on behalf of our membership and it is through the strength of our membership that we are consistently able to ensure that the University of Adelaide remains up with the GO8 Universities in regard to both salary and conditions.
Check the link to the Calendar for all upcoming events....
(If you have an event you would like added to our Calendar please contact Bernadette Finnerty on nteuadelaide@internode.on.net or 8227 2384 to discuss)
| Calendar | |
| Pink Breakfast Photos | Photos from our Pink Breakfast |
| Pink Breakfast Poster | |
| Radio Adelaide - Your Rights at Night | Your Rights at Night |
| Office Opening slide show |
Our Universities Matter Campaign
CAMPAIGN- 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.
NTEU Campaign for a better higher education system includes:
- 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.
- 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/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter
HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED
- Bookmark the website. Save the campaign http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter in your favourites and refer back to it on a regular basis to stay up to date with campaign events.
- Distribute material. http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/resources Download material from the website or contact the us on 8227 2384 and we can arrange for you to receive material that can be distributed amongst your colleagues.
- Sign the statement on academic freedom and institutional autonomy. If you are a senior academic or general staff member go to the website http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/academic_freedom and sign the statement.
Casual and Sessional Staff
Casual Academics Meeting
The NTEU hosted a meeting for Casual Academics across the three SA Universities on Monday 18 August. The forum provided those working as Casual Academics to discuss their concerns and to hear the Casual Academic Claims that the NTEU will be fighting to have included in the new Agreement.
Main issues raised were:
Delays in receiving contracts/payment
Marking payments inconsistent
Security of employment
For a complete list of those items raised please Click Here.
Please contact Bernadette Finnerty at the Branch office if you would like to join in these discussions
Please note we have a created a Facebook group forn casual and sessional academic staff so you can network and support one another. Finding people and staying in contact when moving between contracts can be tricky and this will help you to maintain your connections with each other. Send your friend request now!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38235433952
| Casual Meeting Flyer | |
| Casual Meeting summary letter | Letter sent to attendees and those who notified of interest in this matter |
| Casual Academic Forum | A discussion forum for casual and sessional academics. |
OHS&W
Occupational Health Safety and Welfare are matters that should be central to all workers. We have a duty of care to ourselves and others within our workplaces.
We would like to use this space to provide you with information and policies from both SafeworkSA and University of Adelaide on matters such as; identifying hazards, your responsibilities, your employers responsibilities, harrassment and bullying among others. If you have a specific concern regarding OHS&W matters please contact Bernadette on 8227 2384 or nteuadelaide@internode.on.net
| OHS&W Workshop Calendar |
E-Bulletins and Newsletters
| June 2009 No 2 | All staff meeting Friday 26 June 2009 Napier G03 12pm |
| June 2009 No 1 | Payroll deductions maintained |
| Newsletter May 2009 | Bargaining at Adelaide and around the country, what we need to achieve, "employer of choice"? Payroll deductions |
| May 2009 No 3 | Special General member Meeting, Reconciliation Week Event |
| May 2009 No 2 | |
| May 2009 No 1 | Removal of Payroll Deductions, Mother's Day Classic |
| April 2009 No 1 | Easter payday, Portfolios |
| March 2009 No 4 | What's Hot? The Devil in the Detail... |
| March 2009 No 3 | |
| March 2009 No 2 | |
| March 2009 No 1 | |
| Feb 2009 No 2 | It's on! Let the Bargaining commence |
| Feb 2009 No 1 | So are we Bargaining??? |
| Archive | Pre 2009 eBulletins and Newsletters |
Agreements
| University of Adelaide Collective Agreement | This is the current Agreement which expires June 30 this year. NTEU will be negotiating for a new Agreement which focuses on improving Workloads, Job Security and Salary as requested by our members |
| ITS On-Call Agreement | The new On-Call Agreement for ITS staff is the third Agreement which has been negotiated by the NTEU with assistance from the members, in particular Hans Muller who has been involved in the negotiations for all three Agreements. |
| AUU Award | Adelaide University Union Award |
Membership
HOW MUCH DOES IT
COST?
For permanent
staff fees are set as a percentage of salary; that means you pay in
proportion to your ability to contribute. The fee for each
member, excluding casuals, is divided between the Branch, Division,
and National levels of the Union.
At the Adelaide Branch the fee is 1% of salary. For instance, if
you are on a salary of $45,000 per annum, then your union
membership fee will be approximately $8.65 per week. Union fees are
tax deductible.
CASUAL
FEES
Annual
earnings
6th month
fee Annual
fee
$10,000 and
under $27.50 $55.00
$10,001 -
$20,000
$38.50
$77,00
Over
$20,000 $55.00
$110.00
HOW TO PAY
The easiest way to pay your union dues is by direct debit from a
nominated bank account, or by credit card or direct invoice. These
methods are preferred to payroll deductions, as the University has
advised of its decision to charge a fee for payroll deductions, and
they give the university less control and member information.
However, at this stage you may still choose to pay by payroll
deduction if you wish.
Membership forms can be downloaded from this site. Fill out the form and return it to the Branch.
| Join Form |
Membership Benefits
NTEU members are entitled to a variety of benefits and
discounts including:
Free
legal advice (contact the
Branch
Office)
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
Computer and Internet Packages
Discounts on New Cars
Discounts on Accommodation, Travel, Car Hire Discounts on
Tyres
Union Shopper
Union Wine Club
Discounts on Magazines
Members also receive NTEU publications, including:
NTEU Branch Newsletters
NTEU publications
Advocate
Frontline (for women members)
The Australian Universities' Review
"How to Compile a Teaching Portfolio"
"Foreign Knowledge: A Guide for NTEU members working
Overseas
To access details on the above benefits, please click here
Archive
| Collective Bargaining Negotiation | Your Bargaining Team |
| Member Meeting Notes | Full details of the information provided to the Member Meeting held 5 June 2008 |
| NTEU Media Release | Media release regarding the Higher Education Review |
| Executive Summary | Summary of the full Report including the 46 recommendations |
| NTEU Briefing Notes | Notes regarding the main points of the Review |
| Summary of the HE Review | The NTEUs response to the current Discussion Paper including areas of concern |
| Higher Education Review Full Report | Link to the full Higher Education Review Report |
| Bradley Review Slideshow | A short slide show of the Public Meeting held 22/07/2008 to discuss the Bradley Review |