Union president flags concern about changes to university semesters 'I haven't spoken to a single student that is for the proposal'. Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2024
University of Melbourne staff to strike for one week National Tertiary Education Union members at the University of Melbourne are planning a week-long strike as they fight for better pay and conditions. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
ANU union members call off two-day strike The union is confident an agreement will be put to staff in the near future. The Canberra Times · Aug 3, 2023
ANU staff go on strike over secure jobs for casuals It was the first strike at the Australian National University in 24 years. The Canberra Times · Jul 27, 2023
ANU staff to go on strike next week after receiving new pay offer Staff want the Australian National University to limit the number of casual staff it employs. The Canberra Times · Jul 20, 2023
ANU staff to strike for first time in 24 years Union members are planning to walk off the job in semester two. The Canberra Times · Jun 24, 2023
ANU staff prepare to walk off the job over 'disrespectful' pay offer 'To get this pay offer was just a slap in the face.' The Canberra Times · Jun 1, 2023
Australian universities advised to avoid being ‘roped into’ multi-employer bargaining, leaked strategy reveals Union calls document ‘incontrovertible proof’ institutions using ‘concerted’ plan to drive down wages The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
University of Newcastle staff reject revised pay offer "The members were angry with management and they have been for some time." Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022
University of Newcastle staff workload is key in negotiations "The workload protections for both professional and academic staff are die in the ditch issues." Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2022
University staff strike over demands for improved pay, conditions and job security "They're going to work us to death." Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022
'Exhausted' uni workers to take strike action, and more could be on the way They will participate in a 24-hour strike on September 21 Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2022
Union push for better deal as university staff 'feel the squeeze' While prospective students got their first taste of university life, behind closed doors staff at the University of Newcastle are reportedly feeling the squeeze. Newcastle Herald · Aug 27, 2022
University of New England staff report depression, anxiety and burnout in 'shocking' survey The National Tertiary Education Union says many staff at the University of New England have severe mental health issues from the stress of their workload and an "unaccountable" management. ABC News · Aug 19, 2022
ABC News · Aug 17, 2022 Curtin University staff threaten industrial action over cost-of-living pay increases, Indigenous targets Casual staff at WA's biggest university say they're finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, as management reject their demands for an interim pay increase and unions say industrial action could be on the cards.
ABC News · Aug 4, 2022 Federation University to cut arts degree program, tertiary union 'horrified' Federation University announces it will cut its Bachelor of Arts program due to declining enrolments and steep fee increases, a move the union describes as "shameful".
The Conversation · Jul 29, 2022 Few Australians have the right to work from home, even after COVID. Here's how that could change Before the pandemic, working from home was a luxury. Then it became a necessity. Since lockdowns have eased it has become a contested space between what employers and workers want.
ABC News · Mar 20, 2022 Union calls for backpay and apology after University of Melbourne faculties cut PhD rates for casuals The National Tertiary Education Union says three faculties at the University of Melbourne have stopped paying casual workers with doctoral qualifications a higher "PhD rate" for all of their work, with a lecturer calling it a "significant loss of income".