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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.
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NTEU Rule Changes
Fair Work Australia has approved our changes to the NTEU Rules, which were adopted at the National Council meeting in 2011.
The most significant changes consolidate the structure of the Northern ...
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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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NTEU media release: Higher education gets reprieve from major budget cuts but some students to pay more
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is relieved to see that higher education has been spared any major funding cuts in tonight’s federal budget.
But the major outcome of the federal ...
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What is the NTEU doing about UniSuper?
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(219 KB) - PDFWhat is the NTEU doing about UniSuper?
Published: 03 May, 2012
Tags: superannuation, Uni Super,
Steps the NTEU is taking to ensure that members' current and future superannuation entitlements are protected and information about personalised retirement advice from advisors that many NTEU members use.
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The Inaugural Higher Education Base Funding Forum - Exclusive 15% discount for NTEU members
Informa Australia are pleased to announce the Inaugural Higher Education Base Funding Forum which will be held at Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne, 6-7 August 2012. This forum offers a unique opportunity ...
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NTEU and NUS revive Bluestocking Week (13 -17 August 2012)
From the late 1980s through to the last decade Australian women students held Bluestocking Week*. This was an opportunity to campaign about and celebrate women’s participation in higher ... -
NTEU Media Release: My University website a poor proxy for quality in universities
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) believes the federal Government’s My University website, launched today, does not learn the lesson from the My School website, and is instead creating ...
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eYarn - Indigenous News: first edition (online version)
Welcome to the first edition of the new electronic, short version of our “Yarn” publication, imaginatively called “eYarn”. This is designed to keep the Indigenous membership ... -
Indigenous Forum 2012
NTEU National Indigenous Forum 2012 will be held on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 2012. This year’s theme for Forum is ‘Bargaining – Activism & Outcomes’
As we ...
Branch Contacts
Branch Office
Room 214 Transient Bdg Camperdown/DarlingtonCampus
University of Sydney
Phone: 02 9351 2827
Fax: 02 9351 7573
nteu@nteu.usyd.edu.au
http://www.nteu.org.au/sydney
Michael Thomson
Branch President
mthomson@mail.usyd.edu.au
Katherine Barnsley
Branch Organiser
kbarnsley@nteu.org.au
