Publications
Not even Einstein could understand La Trobe's workload formulas
Published: 11 Apr, 2013Tags: LTU
The formula shown on this poster is taken from an actual workload guideline at La Trobe. It gives people a certain number of workload points but these points don't correspond with hours - no one can work out how much work they are really being allocated.
La Trobe petition for hours based academic workload allocations
Published: 20 Mar, 2013Tags: LTU
Academic staff of La Trobe University are being allocated workloads based upon a points system which does not relate to the time it takes to undertake tasks. Academic members are petitioning for a transparent and equitable workload allocations system.
Better support for better research - NTEU La Trobe Branch Discussion Paper
Published: 18 Mar, 2013Tags: LTU
NTEU La Trobe Branch has produced the attached discussion paper as a starting point for discussions about improving research staff conditions, including the operation of the Research Continuing clause.
NTEU La Trobe response to changed performance pay procedures
Published: 21 Dec, 2012Tags: LTU
NTEU La Trobe Branch is concerned about proposed Performance Pay Procedures which mix up the concept of performance rewards with ordinary incremental progression and misinterpret key provisions of the collective agreement.
Application to deal with a dispute between NTEU and La Trobe University over Workload Frameworks
Published: 19 Dec, 2012Tags: LTU
This document is an application to Fair Work Australia to seek assistance to resolve a dispute in relation to the implementation of clause 48 Academic Workloads in the La Trobe University Collective Agreement 2009.
La Trobe's response to NTEU submission on governance issues
Published: 18 Dec, 2012Tags: LTU
Council has rejected NTEU's proposal to guarantee staff and student representation on Council, refuses to include observers in meetings and will not provide minutes to the University Community.
La Trobe Freedom of Information Appeal (Marketing & Engagement Review)
Published: 17 Dec, 2012Tags: LTU
Staff in Marketing and Engagement at La Trobe were asked to participate in a review but were not given the final report. This letter appeals the decision to refuse release of the report on FOI grounds.
NTEU La Trobe submission on the composition of University Council
Published: 07 Dec, 2012Tags: LTU
Request to La Trobe University Council to allow for the appointment of two staff and one student members to University Council. This is in response to the Baillieu government's pending legislation to remove staff and student reps.
Redundancy review - your rights at La Trobe University
Published: 30 Nov, 2012Tags: LTU
This Fact Sheet covers redundancy review, unfair dismissal, adverse action and anti-discrimination in relation to dismissal due to involuntary redundancy at La Trobe University.
La Trobe bargaining information request - cover letter
Published: 30 Nov, 2012Tags: LTU
This letter and the related spreadsheet is an information request to facilitate collective bargaining at La Trobe.
Branch Contacts
Branch Office
Room 225b David Myers Building East Bundoora Campus
La Trobe University
Phone: 03 9479 2124
Fax: 03 9479 1503
nteu@latrobe.edu.au
http://www.nteu.org.au/latrobe
Virginia Mansel Lees
Branch President
v.mansellees@latrobe.edu.au
Chris Latham
Branch Industrial Organiser
clatham@nteu.org.au
Serena O'Meley
Branch Industrial Organiser
someley@nteu.org.au


