Murdoch University
The NTEU represents and supports all tertiary education staff -
academic, general, research, casual, Guild.
The Branch Office is on the Murdoch campus, staffed four days a
week. Our Industrial Officer is on campus two days a week and
also available by telephone.
Branch Details:
Location:
Transportable 1, Room 8, South Street Campus
(behind the Credit Union)
Branch
Organiser:
Industrial Officer:
Tom
Barratt Judy
McCulloch
Tel: 9360
2922 Tel:
9360 2717
Fax: 9360
6587
Fax: 9360 6587
Email: nteu@murdoch.edu.au
j.mcculloch@ecu.edu.au
- Collective Bargaining 2008 - 2009
- Our Universities Matter
- Branch News and Reports
- Membership Benefits
- Membership forms
- NTEU National Publications
- Office Bearers & Committee
- Union Members Discussion Forum
- No WorkChoices in WA
Collective Bargaining 2008 - 2009
The NTEU Branch negotiating team for Academic Staff is:
Marian Kemp, Walter Bloom, Sharon Delmege and Judy McCulloch (Industrial Officer)
The NTEU Branch negotiating team for General Staff is:
Christina Ballantyne, Marian Kemp and Judy McCulloch
| Murdoch Financial Snapshot December 2009 | The attached slideshow contains more detailed information about the current and projected financial status of Murdoch University. |
| Murdoch University Staff Vote for Industrial Action | The August 6th Meeting of Murdoch University Staff has shown resounding support for Industrial Action |
| Resolutions | Resolutions Adopted at NTEU Murdoch Membership Meetings |
| Bargaining Bulletins | Updates on developments in collective bargaining at Murdoch University |
| Compare The Pair CWA and AWA | |
| Union Collective Workplace Agreement Academic Staff 2006 | |
| Union Collective Workplace Agreement General Staff 2006 | |
| Academic Staff Log of Claims | |
| General Staff Log of Claims | |
| NTEU Statement of Principles on Bargaining | |
| Vet Clinic Information Session | The NTEU are holding an information session for Vet Clinic Staff. |
| NTEU Staff Meeting 25 Mar 2010 |
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
- Attend the local launch - To be held 12.30pm on Wednesday August 20 in TLC3
- 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.
Branch News and Reports
Information on current issues and reports and reviews.
| Branch Newsletters | |
| National Council Resolutions 2008 | The NTEU National Council 2008 meeting was held in Melbourne in October 2008 |
| Branch Events | |
| Women's Action Committee | WA Representatives are Kay Sauer (Curtin University); Kathryn Clarke (Edith Cowan University); |
| NTEU Forum Reports | |
| Media Releases | |
| Casuals Network | Information for Casual Staff at Murdoch |
Membership Benefits
An updated NTEU Membership Benefits Booklet is
available. Contact the Branch Office. You will need
your NTEU membership number to claim benefits.
Other Benefits exclusively for
members include:
MembersEquity - home loans with no application
fees - http://www.membersequity.com.au
Union Shopper - decide what you're after and
let Union Shopper find your best price -
http://www.unionshopper.org.au
Teachers Federation Health
competitive
rates
www.teachershealth.com.au
ACTU Member Connect
www.discountnewcars.com.au/unions
Magazine Discounts -
http://www.studentmagazines.com.au
ACTU Endorsed Financial Advisers Directory
http://www.memberconnect.com.au
http://actu.labor.net.au/memberservices/financial/
Click on "Financial Assistance"
Hertz Car Hire 5% discount
Contact Branch
office for CDP booking number
NTEU Wine Club
Free membership, Free
delivery, up to 70% off retail prices
http://www.nteu.org.au/benefits/wine_club
Legal Services for Members provided by
Slater & Gordon - first contact the Branch
Office and we will complete a referral form for you. Free
initial consultation for various categories of services.
Contact Branch office for further details
The NTEU also produces Working Offshore - A Guide for Australian University Staff Working Overseas and Preparing and Presenting a Teaching Portfolio, Philosophy, Practice and Performance. Available from the Branch office.
Membership forms
Download your Murdoch Branch NTEU Membership Form. The fee for membership at Murdoch is 1% of salary. This is the NTEU national minimum fee.
Casual membership is a flat rate based on salary.
| NTEU Membership Form | Download this form to join the NTEU if you wish to pay your union dues by Payroll Deduction, Direct Debit, Credit Card or Invoice. To join online, please click "Join Us" in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the screen. |
NTEU National Publications
The Advocate magazine is sent directly to members' campus address. The latest issues are available from the Branch office.
The Australian Universities Review (AUR)
publishes articles and other contributions, including short
commentary. Contributions should be sent to the AUR
Editorial Board (email:
aur@nteu.org.au)
Current issues available from the Branch office.
The NTEU provides members with an annual Tax Guide. Details are published in the Advocate or contact the Branch office.
Also available for members
Preparing and Presenting a Teaching Portfolio
Working Offshore, a Guide for Australian University staff Working
Overseas
Office Bearers & Committee
Office Bearers & Committee from 1st October 2008 to 30th September 2010
Murdoch Branch Office Bearers are:
|
President |
Janice Dudley |
Politics |
9360 6115 |
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Vice President Academic |
Dr Marian Kemp |
Student Learning |
93602854 |
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Vice President General |
Ms Christina Ballantyne |
Educational
Development |
9360 2289 |
|
Secretary |
Dr Sharon Demege |
Media Communication & Culture |
9360 6249 |
|
Treasurer |
Dr David Holloway |
Business School |
9360 2704 |
|
Committee |
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Ms Katie Attwell |
Politics |
9360 6423 |
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Ms Gerri Box |
Student Life, Equity, Health and
Counselling |
9360 6146 | |
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Ms Ann Butcher |
Faculty Support |
9360 1259 | |
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A/Prof Lance Fung |
Info Tech |
9360 7586 |
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Ms Helen Gibson |
Library |
9360 2594 |
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Prof Craig McGarty |
Institute for Sustainable
Society |
9360 7616 |
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Dr Anne Price |
Education |
9360 6632 |
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Mr Murray Rosenberg |
IT Services |
9360 2427 |
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Committee Member Indigenous Staff |
Ms Libby Jackson-Barrett |
Education | 9360 2343 |
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National Councillors |
Marian Kemp and Sharon Delmege |
| Workplace Representatives | These union members act as your point of contact within your School or Division |
Union Members Discussion Forum
NTEU/MUASA Members have the opportunity to discuss topics of interest and concern on an "opt-in" email forum. You can join the list by sending an email to
muanet-request@lists.murdoch.edu.au
with no subject line and with the word
subscribe
in the message body.
No WorkChoices in WA
Troy Buswell and the State Government have appointed a former Howard Government industrial relations advocate to review Western Australian workplace laws and will soon announce changes that could affect up to 300,000 Western Australian workers.
The last State Liberal Government introduced individual contracts and cut minimum standards for Western Australian workers and the Howard Government abolished the award safety net with its unfair WorkChoices laws.
Troy Buswell is on record as saying he supports individual contracts and Colin Barnett said he supported WorkChoices.
There is a real danger that Mr Buswell and Mr Barnett will implement WorkChoices style changes in Western Australia that will see minimum standards cut for up to 300,000 Western Australian workers.
There is also a very real danger that the introduction of WorkChoices style changes and the cutting of minimum standards for more than 120,000 public sector workers in Western Australia could make it harder to recruit people in the new Gorgon-led boom and could impact adversely on important public services, including health, education, policing, child protection, mine safety and environmental protection.
For information on the campaign visit http://www.noworkchoicesinwa.com/