University of Newcastle Branch
Welcome! The NTEU University of Newcastle Branch provides an advocacy role on behalf of both academic, general and teaching staff members. From enterprise bargaining, including industrial issues such as conditions and pay, to professional concerns regarding intellectual property and research policy, the Union is here to represent you, so why not join the NTEU today!
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- YOUR UNION EVENTS
- Branch Executive
- Enterprise Bargaining
- CAMPAIGN- OUR UNIVERSITIES MATTER
- Branch News
- General Meeting Minutes
- Get Involved
- Indigenous Issues
- Join Now
- Procedure for Individual Advice and Representation
- Membership Benefits
- Your Rights at Work
- NTEU General Staff
- NTEU CASUAL STAFF MEMBERS
- Workloads
- Annual Financial Documents
- Women and NTEU
- QUTE
- Photo galleries
Contact Us
NTEU NEWCASTLE BRANCH OFFICE - ROOM HA1A, HUNTER BUILDING
Lynne Turner, Branch Organiser
Sue Pendlebury, Branch Organiser
TELEPHONE: (02) 49216870 OR (02) 49218646
FAX: 0249212032
EMAIL: nteunewcastle@gmail.com
WEB: www.nteu.org.au//bd/newcastle
Ben Stirling, NSW Division Industrial Officer - Newcastle Allocation
NSW DIVISION CONTACT TELEPHONE: 02 92125433
YOUR UNION EVENTS
| Our Union Melbourne Cup Get Together | Melbourne Cup Day, Godfrey Tanner Bar |
| International Day for Violence Against Women |
Branch Executive
Welcome from the Acting President, Bob Berghout
Now more than ever, the NTEU is at the forefront of the defence of Higher Education in Australia.
On a day to day basis, the Branch assists members with problems in their workplaces, offering advice, support and advocacy to resolve grievances and disputes. We contribute to a range of consultative committees and forums within the University to ensure that the conditions within which we work are commensurate with the best interests of all.
The NTEU also offers material benefits through the Union Shopper Service and a range of financial, tax, and information services.
I urge you to become involved at the University of Newcastle Branch even if only by bookmarking this website and keeping in touch with the Branch's activities. You can contact the Branch on 16870 or 18646 . I look forward to seeing you at the next Members' meeting.
In Union,
Bob Berghout
Acting President
NTEU University of Newcastle Branch
| Newcastle Branch Committee 2006 | NTEU Elections for the 2008-2110 period have been held. The incoming Committee commence office on 1 October 2008 |
| Newcastle Trades Hall Council Delegates 2006 | Newcastle Branch is affiliated with Newcastle Trades Hall Council |
| NTEU School Delegates 2006 | |
| Central Coast Sub-Branch 2006 | |
| Personal Cases Sub-Committee 2006 |
Enterprise Bargaining
NTEU serves University of Newcastle with claim for new agreement to bury Howard’s WorkChoices
The University of Newcastle Branch of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) on 30 May served University management with a log of claims for a new Collective Agreement to cover salaries and conditions of the 2000 academic, teachers and general staff at the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses.
The Union is seeking restoration of conditions lost under the Howard Government’s industrial laws, an increase in salaries by 27% over three years, and improvements for casual and research staff.
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For more information on Collective bargaining visit the NTEU National Office http://www.nteu.org.au/rights
| Academic Workplace Agreement | |
| General Staff Workplace Agreement | |
| Teachers Workplace Agreement | |
| 2008 Summary of Log of Claims |
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.
- National Petition -National Petition in support of the Charter. NOW OPEN.
- 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
- Attend the local launch - To be held on Wednesday10 September. BBQ provided
- Sign the petition. Go to the website and sign the national http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/petition which calls on the Federal Government to improve university funding; improve access to universities; and legislate to protect academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
- 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 16870 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.
BE ACTIVE. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Branch News
Under Branch News you will find newsletters, e-bulletins, Branch Calendar, meeting dates and the Newcastle Branch Calendar of Events
| E-Bulletin October 2008 | Petition, Melbourne Cup, White Ribbon, Workload Meeting |
| E-Bulletin September/October 2008 | |
| E-Bulletin August 2008 | |
| E-Bulletin January 2008 | Welcome, Enterprise Bargaining Survey, Member Benefits |
| E-Bulletin November 2007 | Federal Election, Casual Staff Conference, Invitiatioon to White Ribbon Day Breakfast, NTEU Happy Hour, NTEU General Meeting, Office Closure |
| October 2007 E-Bulletin | |
| E-Bulletin September/October 2007 | In this issue - NTEU FORUM ON QUALITYFOLLOW UP; "YOUR VOICE SURVEY"; AUSTRALIAN CODE FOR THE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH |
| E-Bulletin September 07 | NTEU is Visiting Staff, Happy Hour, President's Report, NTEU Forum, NTEU BBQ, Staff Personal Leave - Your Entitlement, Bargaining Agent Forms, Transferring off Payroll Deductions |
| Response to 'Your Voice Survey' | Response by Bert Groen, NTEU Newcastle Branch President to the 'Your Voice Survey' Staff Forum 2007 for discussion at the NTEU Forum on Wednesday 12 September at 12.30pm |
| Academic Workload - University Forum | NTEU is pleased the University has organised a forum on Academic Workload. The Forum will be held on Wednesday 23 May at 1pm in ES204. A General Meeting of NTEU will be held on 30 May at 1pm in V107. Academic workload will be discussed at that meeting. |
| Additional May News | |
| BRANCH CALENDAR 2007 | |
| E-Bulletin July/August | |
| E-Bulletin June 2007 | |
| e-Bulletin May 2007 | Presidents Report; Delegate Structure; Casual Academic Staff; General Staff Reclassification; Academic Staff Workload; Bargaining Agent Forms |
| Special July Newsletter 2007 | Issue of Workload for Academic/General/Teaching Staff - Working Smarter |
| april07addendum | Additional Information on DEST Information sessions, Correction to casuals website address |
| E-Bulletin April 07 | |
| E-Bulletin March 2007 | President's Report on Workload, Stress and OH&S; General Staff Forum on Workplace Stress; Rockin For Rights concert; Women's Issues; Is Work Killing The Family; Ourimbah BBQ |
| Report on NTEU Survey of Workload, Stress and OH & S | Report from an NTEU survey on the issues of Workload, Stress and Occupational Health and Safety compiled by Bert Groen, Newcastle Branch President, NTEU on 14 February 2007 |
| E-Bulletin February 2007 | Info included: Union of Unions Day, General Staff Forum Report, Delegates Meeting, Women's Issues, QUTE Caucus, NTEU Express, Bargianing Agent Forms, Transferring off Payroll Deductions |
| BBQ - Ourimbah 19 March | Flyer for BBQ at Ourimbah on 19 March |
| Union of Unions Day | Program for Wednesday 21 February Union of Unions Day |
| February 2007 Newsletter | Union of Unions Day, General Staff Forum, Delegates Meeting, Workload, Casuals, Bullying, General Staff Reclassification, Research Quality Funding (RQF) |
| E-Bulletin January 2007 | Message from your President, Union Day of Solidarity, Workload Survey Results, Union shopper Information, Union Calendar and Contact List, Workers Radio Sydney |
| E-Bulletin December 06 | |
| Results of Academic Staff Survey Sept 06 | Survey of Academic Staff undertaken by NTEU in September/October 2006 and compiled by Bert Groen (Academic Staff Representative, Branch President of NTEU |
| Campus Bookshop | Letter from Barbara Whitehead, Manager of United Campus Bookshop outlining services available |
| Message from NTEU President, Bert Groen | Message contains links to Results of staff survey September 06; Campus bookshop and Photos of Branch BBQ |
| October 2006 Newcastle Branch E-Bulletin | E-Bulletin Topics: Newcastler - Your Union at Work, Message from your President, Results of Academic Survey, Your Rights at Work, Forum - Leave your Human Rights at the Door WOMEN’S ISSUES CENTRELINK AND REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS |
| Your Union at Work - October 2006 | |
| NTEU AREA MEETINGS | NTEU intends to hold workplace meetings in all Schools/Divisions over the coming months. |
| NTEU Strategic Plan Submission | |
| NTEU Newcastle Branch Newsletter September 06 | |
| NTEU Newcastle Branch News 23 February 2005 | Topics include: NTEU Puts Finances under Microscope; NTEU Bargaining Outcomes; Unreasonable Workloads; Mismanaging Change. |
| NTEU Newcastle Branch Newsletter April 2005 | Topics covered include: Voluntary Separations; NTEU Concern Over Change Management; Combined University Staff Meeting; Teachers' Bargaining; Delegates Meeting; Direct Debit. |
| NTEU Newcastle Branch News May 05 | Topics include - 450 Job Cuts - Too much and Too Fast; HEWRRs - what it means for you; NTEU Win in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission |
| 10 June 2005 | |
| General Staff - 22 June 2005 | |
| 22 June 2005 (Academic) | |
| General Staff - 11 July 2005 | |
| Academic Staff - 4 August 2005 | |
| General Staff - 4 August 2005 | |
| 6 September 2005 General Staff | |
| Eviction - 21 October 2005 | NTEU Eviction Notice - letter received from Management advising that union would have to vacate existing premises |
| Newcastle Branch Event Calendar | What's Happening at NTEU University of Newcastle Branch. |
General Meeting Minutes
Get Involved
Delegates
Over the years many NTEU members have volunteered as local delegates and contacts for the Union. Your work ensures that the Union has remained connected to staff across the University and especially in your workplace. Recently, the NTEU has committed to commence a project to revitalise our local structures to ensure a functioning Delegates Network at each University branch.
| Become a Delegate | Fundamentally a Delegate is a member who has taken on a more active role within his or her own Branch. The term “Delegate’ is used to refer to a wide range of NTEU activists who might also be called departmental representatives, campus representatives, union contacts or something similar. They are not formally recognised in the NTEU rules although some Branches have had Delegates recognised in the provisions of their Enterprise Bargaining Agreement for the purposes of ensuring their involvement in Enteprise Bargaining |
| NTEU Delegates |
Indigenous Issues
NTEU NEWCASTLE CONTACTS
Lee Panek is Newcastle Branch Indigenous Committee member.
Her contact details are:
Telephone: (02) 492 17990
Email: Lee.Panek@newcastle.edu.au
NATIONAL OFFICE
The NTEU National Office employs a full-time Indigenous Officer and is developing a range of policies and campaigns around Indigenous employment issues in tertiary education.
Contacts:
National Indigenous Officer Adam Frogley
Indigenous Project Officer Gregg Fryer
Indigenous Tertiary Education Policy Committee (ITPEC) Chair Terry Mason
For further information on NTEU's work in improving the working conditions ofIndigenous people in higher education please go to the following link:
http://www.nteu.org.au//getinvolved/indigenous
Join Now
The University of Newcastle Branch office is located in Room HA1A, Hunter Building. If you wish to join the NTEU you can either print a form and forward it to the above address or telephone Lynne Turner on 16870 or Sue Pendlebury on 18646 for further information.
Forms are also available from delegates in your area.
| Casual Membership Form | Please note that casual membership is only available to those employed on an hourly basis |
| NTEU Membership Form | The NTEU Office is located in Room, HA1A, Hunter Building. If you wish to join the NTEU you can download a form and forward it to the above address or telephone Lynne Turner on 16870 or Sue Pendlebury on 18646 for a form to be posted. Alternatively you can contact a delegate in your area. |
Procedure for Individual Advice and Representation
The NTEU (Newcastle Branch) Committee wishes to ensure all members are aware of how they can receive individual advice and representation, if necessary.
The Newcastle Branch has a Personal Cases Committee as a sub-committee within the Branch. This Personal Cases Committee is comprised of Branch members. The team is supported by advice and representation through your Industrial Officer; and by the NTEU's legal resources at State and National levels. Between them, these union representatives have skills and experience in a vast range of individual matters, including Probation and Promotion, Work Design & Classification, Leave issues, and representation in relation to misconduct and/or performance management.
Every union member has the right to ensure that your Union Agreement rights are adhered to in the workplace, so if you have an indivdual issue and require advice and/or representation, please contact the Lynne Turner, Branch Organiser on 49216870 (or email: nteunewcastle@ozemail.com.au), or Sue Pendlebury, Branch Organiser on 18646.
Membership Benefits
NTEU has negotiated both at the National and Division level
a wide range of commercial discounts available only to NTEU members
and through our ACTU affiliation we can also offer discounts on
services ranging from financial and legal services to health
care.
Your NTEU membership card is all you need to take advantage of the
benefits outlined here. Keep it handy so you can make full use of
your NTEU membership.
For further information please go to the national website on
http://www.nteu.org.au/benefits
| Members Equity | 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. |
Your Rights at Work
The National Tertiary Education Industry Union's members work for a wide range of entities related to tertiary education, from universities that employ thousands of staff to adult education providers that employ only a handful of people. In all these different workplaces, employment and professional rights are regulated by a range of industrial awards and agreements, state and federal legislation and specific institutional or organisational policies.
The NTEU provides its members with strong representation by:
- Negotiating enterprise agreements;
- Working for improved conditions;
- Defending existing conditions;
- and ensuring existing conditions are complied with.
The Union works to defend, enforce and expand the rights of its members.
For further information please go to: http://www.nteu.org.au/rights
NTEU General Staff
Newcastle Branch has assisted general staff members with a number of issues including reclassifications, workplace bullying, sick leave and workers compensation matters. A general staff conference is held each year and the Branch is entitled to send a general staff representative. Your current general staff Vice-President is Stephen James. NTEU is also a party to the current negotiations of the University of Newcastle General Staff Enterprise Agreement. General staff NTEU representative for Enterprise Bargaining is Stephen James and and our Newcastle Branch Industrial Officer is Ben Stirling
NTEU CASUAL STAFF MEMBERS
Newcastle Casual members representative on the Branch Committee is Rosalie Bunn.
Contact Details:
Telephone: (02) 434 84052
Facsimile: (02) 434 84075
Rosalie.Bunn@newcastle.edu.au
For further information on the NTEU casual staff campaign go to NTEU National website at http://www.nteu.org.au/rights/currentissues/casuals
| Assistance to Casuals | Document outlining Casuals Rights |
Workloads
| NTEU Survey of Academic Workload | |
| NTEU Survey of General Staff Workload | |
| NTEU Survey of Teaching Staff Workload |
Annual Financial Documents
National Tertiary Education Union University of Newcastle Branch financial statements
Women and NTEU
The NTEU is a union committed to enhancing the participation and voice of women members.
There is a Women’s Action Committee at a National Level and an annual Women’s Conference is held each year and one of our women members is funded by National Office to attend. NSW Division also has a Women’s Caucus group and meetings are held twice a year. The NTEU also publishes an annual women's journal, Frontline.
For more information on women's issues please go to the national website:
http://www.nteu.org.au/getinvolved/equal/women
| ALP Issues Forum on Paid Maternity Leave | Find out what UNIONS NSW is proposing in relation to decent paid maternity leave as a right for all working women and a priority issue for the new Labor government. |
QUTE
WHAT IS QUTE?
The NTEU recognises and celebrates the diversity of its members and their right to have their issues addressed by the Union. Accordingly, the NTEU supports the development of a national network of members who identify as 'queer' and who are actively engaged in addressing the issues facing lesbian, gay, transgender, transsexual, intersex and bisexual workers in the higher education industry and within the NTEU
For further information on QUTE (Queer Unionists in TertiaryEducation) please go to the National Office website on
http://www.nteu.org.au/getinvolved/equal/queer
Photo galleries
To view our gallery of photos please go to "Supporters at the University" and "Rally - Civic Park"
| Branch BBQ - 18 October 2006 (1) | Photos from our very successful Branch BBQ held on 18 October 2006 - gallery 1 |
| Branch BBQ - 18 October 2006 (2) | More photos from BBQ |
| National Day of Action 30 November 2006 | Newcastle Branch was well represented by its members who joined seven thousand people gathered at Energy Australia Stadium. |
| Rally Civic Park | Crowds In Civic Park at the Rally on 16 October |
| Supporters at the University | National Strike - Newcastle Photos at University |
| Union of Unions Day | A coming together of staff and student unions on campus for a very successful Union of Unions Day |