FLINDERS UNIVERSITY BRANCH
WELCOME TO THE WEB PAGE OF
Flinders Branch National Tertiary Education Industry Union (NTEU)
- OUR UNIVERSITIES MATTER CAMPAIGN
- COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
- NTEU DELEGATE NETWORK
- Contacts
- Branch Committee
- FLINDERS BRANCH NEWSLETTERS
- FLINDERS E-BULLETINS
- Membership Benefits
- Membership Application Form & Fees
OUR UNIVERSITIES MATTER CAMPAIGN
The NTEU is campaigning during 2008 to reinvigorate Australia's Universities under the banner "Our Universities Matter - Investing in People and Society". The Campaign's aims include:
- Achieving higher levels of government funding and better funding mechanisms.
- Protecting University independence and freedom of inquiry.
- Controls on excessive workloads, better job security and a competitive pay rise for University staff.
- Affordable education and improved student services.
This Campaign includes:
- A Charter for University Renewal - A Statement of underlying principles on the future shape and direction of the higher education sector.
- Collective Bargaining - In 2008 NTEU is negotiating with University management for a new Collective Agreement, including pay rises and improved staff conditions.
- A Discrete Universities Act - A legislative framework which clearly defines Universities' roles and responsibilities.
- Statement on Academic Freedom and University Independence - NTEU is seeking to protect academic freedom and University Independence through legislation, as is done in many other countries.
- Casual & Sessional Staff - NTEU is seeking better pay and conditions for casual and sessional staff.
- Research Staff - NTEU is giving priority to the needs of contract research staff.
- General Staff Classification & Promotion - NTEU is seeking clearer, comprehensive and objective general staff classification and promotion procedures.
- University Funding - "What happened to the clever country?" - Australia is the only OECD country where expenditure on tertiary education as a share of GDP has fallen since 1995. We now spend less on tertiary education than the OECD average and have one of the lowest levels of public investment.
- Keeping University Salaries competitive - A 27% salary increase is needed over the next three years to keep salaries in line with other sectors and to ensure we stay internationally competitive.
- University Workloads need regulation - NTEU is seeking clear and substantive regulation of workloads.
- Finding a balance between work and home - NTEU is seeking a better work-life balance for all University staff.
- Job Security - Collective Bargaining is our opportunity to regain security conditions stripped by the previous Federal Government.
- Indigenous Employment - NTEU's Indigenous specific clauses in Collective Bargaining help combat diminished educational and employment opportunities.
- Regional Communities need strong Universities.
- Towards environmentally sustainable Universities - Universities are important environmental researchers and leaders in developing solutions to climate change.
- NATIONAL PETITION - National Petition calls on the Federal Government to improve University funding; improve access to Universities; and legislate to protect academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
SIGN THE PETITION - AND BE INVOLVED - Go to the website and sign the national Petition:
http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/petition
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2006-2008
The CWA can be accessed on the Flinders University website:
http://www.flinders.edu.au/hrd/html/sark/terms.html
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN 2008
Collective Bargaining negotiations are now underway at Flinders University.
The NTEU and University have exchanged documents outlining the basis for their proposals for collective bargaining. The Union is pleased to see that many NTEU initiatives are contained within the University's proposals for collective bargaining. The NTEU believes that these shared goals are an excellent basis for negotiations.
Details of negotiations are contained in the Branch Newsletters and E-Bulletins below. Also, the NTEU's Background Paper to its Log of Claims for Collective Bargaining is available below.
The NTEU Collective Bargaining Team is:
Academic - Michael Brunger and Eileen Willis
General Staff - Carol Gibb and Ron Slee
Kathy Harrington (Industrial Officer) will provide industrial assistance.
| Flinders Log of Claims | Flinders Log of Claims - 2008 |
| BACKGROUND PAPER TO LOG OF CLAIMS | BACKGROUND PAPER TO NTEU LOG OF CLAIMS |
NTEU DELEGATE NETWORK
JOIN OUR TEAM OF NTEU DELEGATES
The Flinders Branch NTEU Delegate network is very important.
NTEU rely on the active participation and energy of our members in pursuing equality and justice in the workplace.
It is important that our Delegates keep the Branch informed on various matters in their areas, including:
- staffing changes
- problem issues
Join our NTEU Delegate network and be an important contact point for the Branch office.
The role of Delegates is vital for an active and informed membership base.
If you would like more information on joining our Delegate Network, please contact Teresa Marshall, NTEU Branch Organiser, on 12656 or email: nteu.flinders@internode.on.net
NTEU DELEGATES MEETINGS IN 2008
Last Thursday of every month at 12.30p.m. in Sage Cafe (formerly Rosetta's)
28th February, 27th March, 24th April, 29th May, 26th June, 31st July, 28th August, 25th September, 30th October, 27th November.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Contacts
BRANCH ORGANISER: Teresa Marshall
INDUSTRIAL OFFICER: Kathy
Harrington
Telephone: 8201 2656
Fax: 8201 3807
email: nteu.flinders@internode.on.net
Branch Committee
| President: | Professor Michael Brunger | SoCPES | michael.brunger@flinders.edu.au |
| Vice-President (Academic): | Assoc.Prof. Ian Hunt | Philosophy | |
| Vice-President (Gen.Staff): | Ms Carol Gibb | Public Health | |
| Secretary: | Mr. Ron Slee | Admissions |
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| Committee Members: | Ms Debra Hackett | Faculty Social Sciences |
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| Ms Johanna Hall | Central Library |
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Ms Margaret Hall Ms Moira Kelton |
Nursing & Midwifery Nursing & Midwifery |
margaret.m.hall@flinders.edu.au
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| Professor David Powers | Informatics & Eng. |
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| Ms Lyn Wilkinson | Education |
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FLINDERS BRANCH NEWSLETTERS
| No.1 Flinders Newsletter February 2008 | No.1 Flinders Newsletter 25 February 2008 |
| No.2 Flinders Newsletter May 2008 | No.2 Flinders Newsletters 5 May 2008 |
| No.3 Flinders Newsletter June 2008 | No.3 Flinders Newsletter 16 June 2008 |
| No.4 Flinders Newsletter August 2008 | No.4 Flinders Newsletter 6 August 2008 |
| No.5 Flinders Newsletter | No.5 Flinders Newsletter 23 September 2008 |
| No.6 Flinders Newsletter | No.6 Flinders Newsletter 9th October 2008 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
FLINDERS E-BULLETINS
NTEU E-Bulletin - 20 August 2008
- University Salary Increase
- Collective Bargaining
- NTEU 2008 Tax Guide
| NTEU E-Bulletin-April,2008 | NTEU E-Bulletin 8 April 2008 |
| NTEU E-Bulletin-11 June 2008 | NTEU E-Bulletin-11 June 2008 |
| NTEU E-Bulletin-13 June 2008 | NTEU E-Bulletin 13 June 2008 |
| NTEU E-Bulletin- 23 June 2008 | NTEU E-Bulletin 23 June 2008 |
| NTEU E-Bulletin- 8 July 2008 | NTEU E-Bulletin - 8 July 2008 |
| NTEU E-Bulletin-20 August | NTEU E-Bulletin - 20 August 2008 |
| NTEU E-Bulletin-9 September 2008 | Flinders E-Bulletin 9 September 2008 *University Council Elections *National NTEU Petition *NTEU Pink Breakfast |
| NTEU E-Bulletin 1 October 2008 | NTEU E-Bulletin 1 October 2008 *National NTEU Petition *Collective Bargaining *Important Upcoming Event AGM 4 November 2008 |
| NTEU E-Bulletin 9 October 2008 | NTEU E-Bulletin 9 October 2008 *National NTEU Petition *Work/Life Balance Seminar *Pink Breakfast |
Membership Benefits
NTEU members are entitled to a variety of Benefits, including:
- Union Shopper
- Free financial advice
- Free legal advice
- Discounts on accommodation, travel, car hire, cars, tyres etc.
- Discounts on books and magazines
- Computer, internet packages and phones
etc. etc.
For further information, contact Flinders NTEU Branch Office on: nteu.flinders@internode.on.net
Membership Application Form & Fees
Membership Fees
Membership at Flinders NTEU Branch costs 1.0% of gross salary.
FEES ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Casual membership rates are based on estimated annual earnings:
| 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 |
| Flinders Membership Form | Flinders Membership Application Form |