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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 2d

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! ✊

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QM_UCU @qmucu.bsky.social · 4d

It's always 'inevitable' and 'the only option' until workers join forces. Truly inspiring to see how @nteunion.bsky.social has stood firm against the vandalism inflicted on the Australian National University and stopped the worst from happening.

#TheresPowerInAUnion indeed!

NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 7d

What @nteunion.bsky.social members have achieved at #ANU has been remarkable - the power of working together collectively.

One year on from a plan to sack hundreds of staff, it is instead the former VC who has resigned and jobs have been saved. ✊

Join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join.

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 6d

One of our biggest ACT contingents ever to @nteunion.bsky.social National Council! A testament to the significant growth of our union. 💜

This team of legends is in Melbourne with NTEU members from across the country.

Not yet a member? Join your union today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 7d

What @nteunion.bsky.social members have achieved at #ANU has been remarkable - the power of working together collectively.

One year on from a plan to sack hundreds of staff, it is instead the former VC who has resigned and jobs have been saved. ✊

Join NTEU at www.nteu.au/join.

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 8d

We've always said the financial case for job cuts at #ANU was flimsy and welcome the announcement of a rapid and independent stocktake.
@nteunion.bsky.social

'Cooking the books': national think tank questions ANU finances

'They should make clear how they use such donations.'

www.canberratimes.com.au

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 8d

Exciting times at #UniCanberra!

We're endorsing union Delegates across UC.

We're also taking ambitious claims into bargaining. We're stronger together - to win these improvements, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊

There's never been a better time to join.

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 10d

"I am still waiting to see any sign that the CASS Dean can repair relationships, demonstrate she has listened, or change course."

The last vestiges of Renew ANU are still with us. @nteunion.bsky.social wants to see CASS restructuring end & #ANU cultural change.

ANU arts dean criticised as staff wait for tangible changes

Some staff are 'waiting to see signs' that relationships can be repaired.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 13d

“The situation should never have been allowed to get so bad at the ANU.” - @nteunion.bsky.social ACT Division Secretary @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social.

Union members have been standing up for work health and safety at #ANU. ✊

Federal work health and safety regulator begins probe into ANU | Region Canberra

CONTENT WARNING: This article references self-harm and suicide. The Federal work health and safety regulator has launched an investigation into…

region.com.au

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NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 14d

Dr @damiencahill.bsky.social recently spoke at the Future Campus HE Fest, highlighting the need for a return of collegiality and public accountability in university decision-making. We are calling on the government to act now.

📹Watch the latest coverage here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWJX...

20250918 Dr Damien Cahill speaking at Future Campus HE Festival

YouTube video by NTEU

www.youtube.com

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 16d

🎊🥳 UC BLOCK PARTY!🥳🎊

Well, not quite, but @nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an Open Meeting on the Block Model and its implications for teaching & workloads at #UniCanberra.

Special guest: NTEU VU Branch President Dr Brandy Cochrane.

Online only - register here: nteu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 17d

“Ultimately, the responsibility rests with Chancellor Julie Bishop. She presided over this continued period of dysfunction, and it was under her watch that catastrophic failures occurred.” - Senator Tony Sheldon

@nteunion.bsky.social wants greater change at #ANU.

ANU’s ‘catastrophic failures’ happened on Bishop’s watch: Sheldon

If ANU is serious about rebuilding trust, it cannot do so while Julie Bishop is chancellor, says Tony Sheldon, the man behind the Senate report into university governance.

www.afr.com

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 20d

The Interim Report is out on the Senate's inquiry into the 'Quality of governance at Australian higher education providers'.

@nteunion.bsky.social members haven't just been fighting against job cuts, but have also been fighting to ensure they don't ever happen again. ✊

NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 20d

Hundreds of submissions, thousands of petition signatures & years of campaigning = a Senate committee backing the reforms we’ve fought for to fix uni governance.
This is a huge step forward, won by staff speaking out.

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 20d

Well done to @nteunion.bsky.social members at #ACU! Our members at the Signadou Campus in Canberra will stand with colleagues across the country if industrial action is necessary to get fair pay, safe workloads and secure jobs. ✊

NTEU @nteunion.bsky.social · 21d

ACU members have spoken loud and clear:
94% YES vote by members to protected action.
91% YES vote by members to stoppages.

Staff are united + ready to fight for secure jobs, fair pay & safe workloads.

Not a member? Join: nteu.au/join

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 21d

Our strong, union campaign has stopped more forced redundancies at #ANU. ✊✊✊
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/906915... @nteunion.bsky.social

No more involuntary redundancies as ANU's interim leader makes first announcement

Anonymous donation helps save much-loved institution.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 21d

The collective work of @nteunion.bsky.social members has saved jobs at the #ANU.
✊✊✊When we fight, we win! ✊ ✊✊
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Breaking: ANU walks back plans for forced redundancies

The Australian National University abandons its plans for forced redundancies as part of its efforts to cut costs.

www.abc.net.au

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 21d

No more forced redundancies at #ANU. @nteunion.bsky.social members have made this possible.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Australia news live: Kmart breached customer privacy by capturing all shoppers’ faces, commissioner finds

Follow live

www.theguardian.com

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 22d

BREAKING: #ANU has announced that there will be no forced redundancies. ✊
Union members fought tirelessly to save these jobs, and every university staff member facing job cuts can take heart from what we have achieved. Together, we have changed what is possible. nteu.au/[email protected]

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 22d

Next week, @nteunion.bsky.social is hosting an Open Meeting for #UniCanberra staff on the Block Model of teaching.

We'll get to hear how it operates at other universities, especially in relation to workloads.

Register here: nteu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

All UC staff welcome!

NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 22d

This action at #ANU is unfortunately necessary. @nteunion.bsky.social is supporting members.

ANU received a report on this last Thursday, but there was not adequate action.

This is a last resort to prevent a worst-case scenario. Renew ANU continues to harm.

'Psychologically unsafe': ANU work halt ordered over Renew program

Staff allegedly coerced into voluntary redundancy applications.

www.canberratimes.com.au

NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 22d

The psychological distress across #ANU while Renew ANU has been underway has been enormous. @nteunion.bsky.social has been working with members to prevent the most serious outcomes.

It shouldn't have to come to this for the ANU to provide a safe workplace.

Almost 30 staff at ANU humanities school stop work after health and safety report warns of ‘serious harm’

Workers affected by university restructure advised to ‘remove themselves from the hazardous work environment’ if they believe they are at psychosocial risk

www.theguardian.com

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 22d

This action at #ANU is unfortunately necessary. @nteunion.bsky.social is supporting members.

ANU received a report on this last Thursday, but there was not adequate action.

This is a last resort to prevent a worst-case scenario. Renew ANU continues to harm.

'Psychologically unsafe': ANU work halt ordered over Renew program

Staff allegedly coerced into voluntary redundancy applications.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 22d

It has been a tough day for #ANU staff, particularly in CASS, but it's always good to get some celebrity backing for the ANU School of Music. ✊🎸

@nteunion.bsky.social is standing up against damaging restructures and job losses.
www.afr.com/work-and-car...

Don’t stop the music: Jimmy Barnes signs on to save ANU school

A group of 35 musicians have called on the ANU to halt proposed changes to the School of Music saying it will rob musicians of future professional careers.

www.afr.com

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 23d

Did you catch 7.30 on the #ABC last night?

After the resignation of the VC, leadership concerns persist at #ANU.

Meanwhile, @nteunion.bsky.social is standing up for the 100+ still facing involuntary job losses.

Leadership of the Australian National University is in turmoil

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political…

www.abc.net.au

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 24d

Renew ANU is a zombie - a corpse shuffling along with no beating heart - and it should be buried. 🧟‍♂️

More than 100 #ANU staff still face involuntary job losses.

@nteunion.bsky.social says the best start for the Interim VC would be burying this zombie for good.

How we ensure ANU never ends up in this position again

First job for the new VC should be burying the Renew ANU zombie.

www.canberratimes.com.au

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NTEU ACT @nteuact.bsky.social · 24d

Governance at #ANU has been a disaster in recent times. But fixing it doesn't mean aligning it with practices at other universities - the problems are widespread.

@nteunion.bsky.social is among those calling for new models of governance altogether. ✊
www.abc.net.au/religion/anu...

Has meritocracy gotten the better of our universities? Why events at ANU are grounds for hope - ABC Religion & Ethics

It’s not every day that the students and staff of a university succeed in forcing a vice-chancellor from office — that’s what happened last week at ANU, but why did change take so long when it was…

www.abc.net.au

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