NTEU ACT
@nteuact.bsky.social
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) in the ACT. The union for all higher education staff.
Authorised by Dr Lachlan Clohesy, NTEU ACT Division, Acton.
Authorised by Dr Lachlan Clohesy, NTEU ACT Division, Acton.
"It is difficult to think of other circumstances where individuals can cause so much damage, to both people and institutions, and be so richly rewarded." - @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social
Where is #ANU Council accountability for this golden handshake?
Where is #ANU Council accountability for this golden handshake?
More details about ANU former vice-chancellor payments released
'In accordance with her entitlements under her contract.'
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"It is difficult to think of other circumstances where individuals can cause so much damage, to both people and institutions, and be so richly rewarded." - @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social
Where is #ANU Council accountability for this golden handshake?
Where is #ANU Council accountability for this golden handshake?
Former #ANU Vice-Chancellor, Genevieve Bell, will receive remuneration of more than half a million a year for the next five years - despite taking 12 months off.
For context, that's more than ANU hoped to 'save' annually by disestablishing the School of Music. 🫠 @nteunion.bsky.social
For context, that's more than ANU hoped to 'save' annually by disestablishing the School of Music. 🫠 @nteunion.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Former #ANU Vice-Chancellor, Genevieve Bell, will receive remuneration of more than half a million a year for the next five years - despite taking 12 months off.
For context, that's more than ANU hoped to 'save' annually by disestablishing the School of Music. 🫠 @nteunion.bsky.social
For context, that's more than ANU hoped to 'save' annually by disestablishing the School of Music. 🫠 @nteunion.bsky.social
We all know how universities love their rankings... 😆
@nteunion.bsky.social members are very proud and appreciative of our National President's strong leadership in standing up for a better higher education sector. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social members are very proud and appreciative of our National President's strong leadership in standing up for a better higher education sector. ✊
“Uni PR hacks hate them.” We’ll wear that as a badge of honour.
NTEU National President Dr Alison Barnes ranked #6 on the Herald Sun’s most influential in education – a huge acknowledgment of our union’s power. Be a “thorn in their side” and join us today: nteu.au/join
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
We all know how universities love their rankings... 😆
@nteunion.bsky.social members are very proud and appreciative of our National President's strong leadership in standing up for a better higher education sector. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social members are very proud and appreciative of our National President's strong leadership in standing up for a better higher education sector. ✊
One year ago today, ANU staff resoundingly defeated a proposed variation to the ANU Agreement. Union members led this campaign to defend better pay for all ANU staff.
If you're not a member, we need you with us to take on more and bigger challenges, together. nteu.au/join
If you're not a member, we need you with us to take on more and bigger challenges, together. nteu.au/join
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 AM
One year ago today, ANU staff resoundingly defeated a proposed variation to the ANU Agreement. Union members led this campaign to defend better pay for all ANU staff.
If you're not a member, we need you with us to take on more and bigger challenges, together. nteu.au/join
If you're not a member, we need you with us to take on more and bigger challenges, together. nteu.au/join
Hear from Tamara, one of our fantastic @nteunion.bsky.social members, talking about improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at #UniCanberra.
Join NTEU today at www.nteu.au/join. 💜
You can also visit our new bargaining website at ucbargaining.info. ✊
Join NTEU today at www.nteu.au/join. 💜
You can also visit our new bargaining website at ucbargaining.info. ✊
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Hear from Tamara, one of our fantastic @nteunion.bsky.social members, talking about improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at #UniCanberra.
Join NTEU today at www.nteu.au/join. 💜
You can also visit our new bargaining website at ucbargaining.info. ✊
Join NTEU today at www.nteu.au/join. 💜
You can also visit our new bargaining website at ucbargaining.info. ✊
Bargaining started at #UniCanberra last week, and @nteunion.bsky.social members spoke out about the need to address workloads & salaries. ✊
And that was before UC confirmed proposals to strip away rights to fixed-term and casual conversion to secure work... 👿
And that was before UC confirmed proposals to strip away rights to fixed-term and casual conversion to secure work... 👿
University of Canberra staff concerned about workloads after job cuts
Staff pay and workloads on the table for university negotiation.
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Bargaining started at #UniCanberra last week, and @nteunion.bsky.social members spoke out about the need to address workloads & salaries. ✊
And that was before UC confirmed proposals to strip away rights to fixed-term and casual conversion to secure work... 👿
And that was before UC confirmed proposals to strip away rights to fixed-term and casual conversion to secure work... 👿
Check out these legends!
Following a recent Delegate endorsement process, yesterday we trained @nteunion.bsky.social Delegates at #UniCanberra! ✊
We're ensuring that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected. Join us! www.nteu.au/join 💜
Following a recent Delegate endorsement process, yesterday we trained @nteunion.bsky.social Delegates at #UniCanberra! ✊
We're ensuring that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected. Join us! www.nteu.au/join 💜
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Check out these legends!
Following a recent Delegate endorsement process, yesterday we trained @nteunion.bsky.social Delegates at #UniCanberra! ✊
We're ensuring that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected. Join us! www.nteu.au/join 💜
Following a recent Delegate endorsement process, yesterday we trained @nteunion.bsky.social Delegates at #UniCanberra! ✊
We're ensuring that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected. Join us! www.nteu.au/join 💜
Members of @nteunion.bsky.social have received an update on how yesterday's #UniCanberra Bargaining Meeting went.
Constructive discussions but concerns about removal of job security provisions.
If you're not a member, get all the updates by joining at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
Constructive discussions but concerns about removal of job security provisions.
If you're not a member, get all the updates by joining at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Members of @nteunion.bsky.social have received an update on how yesterday's #UniCanberra Bargaining Meeting went.
Constructive discussions but concerns about removal of job security provisions.
If you're not a member, get all the updates by joining at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
Constructive discussions but concerns about removal of job security provisions.
If you're not a member, get all the updates by joining at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
Day One of #UniCanberra bargaining is in the books and, according to Katie and Denise, it's going to be a long road.
If you want to ensure that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected - the best way is to become an @nteunion.bsky.social member at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
If you want to ensure that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected - the best way is to become an @nteunion.bsky.social member at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
November 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Day One of #UniCanberra bargaining is in the books and, according to Katie and Denise, it's going to be a long road.
If you want to ensure that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected - the best way is to become an @nteunion.bsky.social member at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
If you want to ensure that UC staff are valued, supported, and respected - the best way is to become an @nteunion.bsky.social member at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
Our @nteunion.bsky.social Bargaining Team this morning preparing to go into negotiations at #UniCanberra! 💜✊💜✊
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Our @nteunion.bsky.social Bargaining Team this morning preparing to go into negotiations at #UniCanberra! 💜✊💜✊
Bargaining begins at #UniCanberra!
Our first meeting is tomorrow, and the @nteunion.bsky.social UC Bargaining Team will be advancing NTEU members' claims for a better UC. UC staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. 💜
Not yet a member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
Our first meeting is tomorrow, and the @nteunion.bsky.social UC Bargaining Team will be advancing NTEU members' claims for a better UC. UC staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. 💜
Not yet a member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
November 11, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Bargaining begins at #UniCanberra!
Our first meeting is tomorrow, and the @nteunion.bsky.social UC Bargaining Team will be advancing NTEU members' claims for a better UC. UC staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. 💜
Not yet a member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
Our first meeting is tomorrow, and the @nteunion.bsky.social UC Bargaining Team will be advancing NTEU members' claims for a better UC. UC staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. 💜
Not yet a member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We're holding a special online meeting about cultural safety for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers at ACT unis. Thurs 13 Nov. at 12-1pm.
Register here: buff.ly/0OKPXSK
(this event is limited to those identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)
Register here: buff.ly/0OKPXSK
(this event is limited to those identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)
November 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
We're holding a special online meeting about cultural safety for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workers at ACT unis. Thurs 13 Nov. at 12-1pm.
Register here: buff.ly/0OKPXSK
(this event is limited to those identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)
Register here: buff.ly/0OKPXSK
(this event is limited to those identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)
While #ANU was sacking staff due to a "financial crisis", they were also investing in weapons manufacturers.
The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
ANU bought shares in Israeli weapons maker after pledging to stop controversial arms investments
Exclusive: University says Elbit Systems, whose drones have been used extensively in Gaza, not on any controversial weapons list when shares bought and sold this year
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
While #ANU was sacking staff due to a "financial crisis", they were also investing in weapons manufacturers.
The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
The rest of the world lamented the breakdown of a ceasefire in Gaza, but ANU saw an opportunity to make a quick buck. Unconscionable. @nteunion.bsky.social
What is cultural safety? And how do we achieve it at our Universities?
@nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe....
To find out more, email us at [email protected]. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe....
To find out more, email us at [email protected]. ✊
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
What is cultural safety? And how do we achieve it at our Universities?
@nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe....
To find out more, email us at [email protected]. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an identified-only meeting for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff at ACT universities. Register at bit.ly/culturalsafe....
To find out more, email us at [email protected]. ✊
🟣🎃 Reminder: Lunchtime social event for @nteunion.bsky.social members at #UniCanberra today! 🎃🟣
Come along for a light social event with colleagues as we acknowledge your hard work over Semester 2. 👏
Not yet a member? Come along anyway - we'd love to see you there!
Come along for a light social event with colleagues as we acknowledge your hard work over Semester 2. 👏
Not yet a member? Come along anyway - we'd love to see you there!
October 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🟣🎃 Reminder: Lunchtime social event for @nteunion.bsky.social members at #UniCanberra today! 🎃🟣
Come along for a light social event with colleagues as we acknowledge your hard work over Semester 2. 👏
Not yet a member? Come along anyway - we'd love to see you there!
Come along for a light social event with colleagues as we acknowledge your hard work over Semester 2. 👏
Not yet a member? Come along anyway - we'd love to see you there!
Staff at #UniCanberra have expressed significant concerns about a Block Model of teaching at UC.
@nteunion.bsky.social members articulate those concerns below. ✊
You can read & sign our petition: bit.ly/UCblockmodel
It's also a great time to join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join! 💜
@nteunion.bsky.social members articulate those concerns below. ✊
You can read & sign our petition: bit.ly/UCblockmodel
It's also a great time to join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join! 💜
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Staff at #UniCanberra have expressed significant concerns about a Block Model of teaching at UC.
@nteunion.bsky.social members articulate those concerns below. ✊
You can read & sign our petition: bit.ly/UCblockmodel
It's also a great time to join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join! 💜
@nteunion.bsky.social members articulate those concerns below. ✊
You can read & sign our petition: bit.ly/UCblockmodel
It's also a great time to join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join! 💜
A great opportunity to benchmark psychosocial health across all universities is the Australian University Census on Staff Wellbeing.
@nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help.
Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help.
Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A great opportunity to benchmark psychosocial health across all universities is the Australian University Census on Staff Wellbeing.
@nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help.
Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social's Gabe Gooding (and 🐕🐕) explains why it's important, and how you can help.
Complete the survey at nteu.info/census. ✊
We're hearing from HSRs at the #UnionsACT WHS Conference today - including Russell, a great @nteunion.bsky.social HSR at #ANU.
If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
October 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We're hearing from HSRs at the #UnionsACT WHS Conference today - including Russell, a great @nteunion.bsky.social HSR at #ANU.
If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
If you're at a University, there is still time to contribute on benchmarking staff wellbeing at nteu.info/census. ✊ #WHS
Congratulations and #solidarity to @nteunion.bsky.social members at #ACU, who are going on strike for the second time in 2 weeks this morning! This includes members at Signadou campus in Canberra.
ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported and respected. #ACUstrike2 ✊💜
ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported and respected. #ACUstrike2 ✊💜
October 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Congratulations and #solidarity to @nteunion.bsky.social members at #ACU, who are going on strike for the second time in 2 weeks this morning! This includes members at Signadou campus in Canberra.
ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported and respected. #ACUstrike2 ✊💜
ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported and respected. #ACUstrike2 ✊💜
Reposted by NTEU ACT
This damning report is really worth reading and the language of the authors’ criticism of uni executives and their failure to acknowledge the governance crisis is uncharacteristically strong.
The Expert Council on University Governance has delivered its recommendations – the depth of the crisis in our universities is clear. Thank you to every member who attended meetings, presented evidence, and stood up for better universities.
Read the report 👉 betterunis.nteu.au/inquiry/
Read the report 👉 betterunis.nteu.au/inquiry/
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This damning report is really worth reading and the language of the authors’ criticism of uni executives and their failure to acknowledge the governance crisis is uncharacteristically strong.
Reposted by NTEU ACT
MAJOR UNION WIN 🥳 The federal government will implement a new set of university governance principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust following recommendations from the Expert Council on University Governance.
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 12:42 AM
MAJOR UNION WIN 🥳 The federal government will implement a new set of university governance principles to strengthen accountability, transparency and public trust following recommendations from the Expert Council on University Governance.
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Read more: nteu.info/majorwin
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Union members at #ACU will be going on strike from 9am-11am tomorrow.
@nteunion.bsky.social members are standing together to win fair pay, healthy workloads, and better job security. ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social members are standing together to win fair pay, healthy workloads, and better job security. ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. ✊
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Union members at #ACU will be going on strike from 9am-11am tomorrow.
@nteunion.bsky.social members are standing together to win fair pay, healthy workloads, and better job security. ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. ✊
@nteunion.bsky.social members are standing together to win fair pay, healthy workloads, and better job security. ACU staff deserve to be valued, supported, and respected. ✊
Today #UniCanberra disclosed $1.5m in underpayments to casual staff. @nteunion.bsky.social raised these issues in bargaining & simplified the Agreement. Despite that, staff were still underpaid.
The issues are historic, but UC governance still needs fixing.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908934...
The issues are historic, but UC governance still needs fixing.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908934...
Second Canberra University reports staff were paid incorrectly
Vice-chancellor apologises after $1.5m blunder hits staff.
www.canberratimes.com.au
October 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Today #UniCanberra disclosed $1.5m in underpayments to casual staff. @nteunion.bsky.social raised these issues in bargaining & simplified the Agreement. Despite that, staff were still underpaid.
The issues are historic, but UC governance still needs fixing.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908934...
The issues are historic, but UC governance still needs fixing.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/908934...
🎃 TRICK-OR-TREAT? 👻
We're acknowledging & appreciating the work that #UniCanberra staff do. We know that many similar events have fallen foul of budget cuts, so we're putting a social event on instead.
Not yet an @nteunion.bsky.social member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We're acknowledging & appreciating the work that #UniCanberra staff do. We know that many similar events have fallen foul of budget cuts, so we're putting a social event on instead.
Not yet an @nteunion.bsky.social member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
October 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
🎃 TRICK-OR-TREAT? 👻
We're acknowledging & appreciating the work that #UniCanberra staff do. We know that many similar events have fallen foul of budget cuts, so we're putting a social event on instead.
Not yet an @nteunion.bsky.social member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We're acknowledging & appreciating the work that #UniCanberra staff do. We know that many similar events have fallen foul of budget cuts, so we're putting a social event on instead.
Not yet an @nteunion.bsky.social member? Join at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
The @nteunion.bsky.social has endorsed this nationwide event, and we'll be there for the Canberra march on Sunday.
Meet at Civic and looking for the purple flags! ✊
Meet at Civic and looking for the purple flags! ✊
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The @nteunion.bsky.social has endorsed this nationwide event, and we'll be there for the Canberra march on Sunday.
Meet at Civic and looking for the purple flags! ✊
Meet at Civic and looking for the purple flags! ✊