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No Job Cuts: Review of Redundancy Decision
The Redundancy Review Process
The University is currently issuing redundancy notices to staff identified through the change management process.
If you receive a Notice of Redundancy you should also receive a form that asks you to select one of three options:
- Accept the offer of Voluntary Redundancy
- Seek redeployment
- Seek a review of the redundancy decision
Clause 283 in the Enterprise Agreement entitles a staff member who receives a Notice of redundancy to seek a review of the decision. You will have four weeks to decide your preferred option; in most cases this will mean making an election by 1 June 2012.
The NTEU encourages you to seek a Review and we will provide members advocacy support through the
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NTEU NSW trials new ACTU training for delegates
We value the work of our delegates and recognise the vital role they play in our union, which is why we endeavour to ensure our delegates and activists feel trained, confident and supported in their work.
The ACTU has been developing a new online system for delegate training, which was launched at ACTU Congress this morning. Based on our recent work with delegates, NTEU NSW Division was chosen to help trial these modules. Delegates Sue and Ben took part in the training and provided feedback.
As a union leader I think this is a great initiative. Online training is not a replacement for face-to-face training, but it does offer another way for unions to better support delegates in their role.
NTEU NSW Division views delegate development and support as a key priority, which is why we have launched a new handbook and quarterly publication for delegates this year. We have also developed introductory training sessions for delegates that are regularly held in the NSW Division Office.Later this week, we will be launching a new section on our website that provides information about how NTEU members can get involved in union activities.
With the help of our members, activists and delegates we hope to build the NTEU and provide members with the best possible representation at work. -
Higher education workers support teachers in their fight against casualisation
It has been reported this week that nearly 20,000 new primary and secondary teachers will need to be employed over the next five years to replace staff reaching retirement.
This comes as proposed NSW government reforms will hand control of staffing to local principals, allowing them to replace long-serving, permanent teachers with casual and short-term arrangements.
NSW Teachers Federation President, Maurie Mulheron, is concerned recent graduates will be exploited to achieve a cheaper workforce. He said:
“What we will have is a totally deregulated staffing structure, with an increasing number of temporary positions, no incremental pay scale and no guaranteed executive structure."
''The department and the minister see this as a golden time. They can exploit the fact there are a lot of young people coming in and a cheaper workforce. But they can also change the culture by putting them on short-term or casual arrangements. We're extremely worried about the future of the profession.''
The attacks facing NSW teachers are similar to those faced by higher education staff. Our sector has already seen a dramatic increase in precarious employment, with as many as 77,000 staff in Australian universities employed as casuals. Large-scale casualisation has begun to undermine the sustainability of the academic profession in Australia.
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No Job Cuts: Article in Australian Financial Review - 09 May 2012
Here is the pdf of an article by Primrose Riordan about the redundancies at the University of Sydney. It was published in the Australian Financial Review on Wednesday, 09 May.
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(145 KB) - PDFAFR: Protests Force Redundanct Rethink
Published: 09 May, 2012
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Tags: USYD, job cuts, No Job Cuts, redundancy, campaign, AFR, article
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No Job Cuts: Members Meeting
There will be an NTEU Members' Meeting on Wednesday, May 16. We will be discussing the Job Cuts Campaign and Enterprise Bargaining.
NTEU MEMBERS' MEETING
Where: Carslaw 175
When: Wednesday, 16 May
Time: 1pm
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NTEU media release: Staff winning the fight against job cuts at the University of Sydney
The campaign to save jobs at the University of Sydney is having a big impact, with management drastically scaling back its plan for staff redundancies, the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) ...
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No Job Cuts: Staff and Student Rally and March
The University of Sydney Senate meets next on Monday, May 07. This is also the day that University management will be issuing redundancy notices.
The NTEU will be joining USyd students in lobbying the Senate meeting and protesting the job cuts. There will be a short Rally in the Main Quad, followed by a march to the Senate meeting at the Darlington Centre.
Come along and let the Senate know that staff and students say No Job Cuts at Sydney Uni.STAFF AND STUDENT RALLY AND MARCH
Where: Meet at the Main Quad, then march to the Senate meeting at the Darlington Centre
When: Monday, May 07
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No Job Cuts: UPDATE Staff and Student Referendum - Vote No Job Cuts
*****UPDATE*****
On Wednesday, May 02 Polling Booths will be at Jane Foss Russell, outside Fisher and on Eastern Ave.
They will be open until 6 pm tonight.
On Tuesday, 01 May and Wednesday, 02 May the SRC and SUPRA are holding a ballot of all staff and students about the job cuts. The vote is an opportunity for the entire University community to ask whose interests Management represent, if not the interests of students and staff? Bring your friends, colleagues and encourage your students to cast a vote for fair work and a fair education.
Where: Booths will be at Jane Foss Russell, Fisher and Manning
When: Tuesday, 01 May and Wednesday, 02 May
Time: 8 am – 6 pm.
In order to vote you must bring along a current student or staff card.
If you have some time, and would like to help, the organisers are keen for people to help. Check out either the Nteu USyd or the Save Usyd Jobs profile pages on Facebook and sign up if you are interested.
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No Job Cuts: Information for Work Group Meetings
For those of you going through the work group meetings at the moment, here is some information about the process and about the kinds of questions you might want to ask in the meetings.
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(28 KB) - PDFUSYD: Letter to Members re: Consultation Workgroups and Individual Meetings_030412
Published: 03 Apr, 2012
Tags: USYD, job cuts, No Job Cuts, Letter, redundancies, campaign,
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University of Sydney Branch Organiser vacancy
The NTEU NSW Division is seeking a Branch Organiser for its University of Sydney Branch based in Sydney. It is expected that the person appointed will have a relevant tertiary qualification or ...
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(85 KB) - PDFUniversity of Sydney Branch Organiser Advertisement
Published: 23 Apr, 2012
