Casual Academics' claim in 2008-2009
Casual staff members at universities around the country are preparing to work towards addressing some of the problems facing casual staff in their University employment, both through:
ensuring that casual staff receive their existing entitlements through proper application of current collective agreement provisions and university policies
ensuring that improvements are made to the Union Collective Agreements covering staff that address casual employment with particular regards to:
a) Monetary Issues:
A significant improvement in casual academic pay, including pay for all duties performed and hours worked
Improved definition of duties and roles for the full range of casual academic employees
An increase in preparation time for casual lectures
Improved superannuation
Incremental progression
b) Career Paths and Job Security:
A limitation on the extent of casual employment
Arrangements allowing designated casuals access to more secure forms of employment and career development opportunities
c) Resources and Collegiality:
Improved facilities and, where appropriate, necessary allowances.
Inclusion of casual academic staff in the collegiate activities and life of the relevant academic work unit.