by jwilliams | Oct 9, 2026 | Branch news, USYD
Week 14: 6th and 7th October 2026 Bargaining Summary A major achievement was the in-principle agreement on measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Key outcomes include a target of 2.5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment by 2029,...
by jwilliams | Sep 11, 2026 | USYD, Branch news
Week 13: 8th and 9th September 2026 Pre-summary context of Bargaining This week of bargaining addressed a number of key issues of concern to NTEU members: Artificial Intelligence Change Management Disability and Chronic Health Conditions Flexible Working Arrangements...
by jwilliams | Sep 2, 2026 | Media Statement, USYD
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY STAFF ON STRIKE AS MANAGEMENT FALLS SHORT ON AI PROTECTIONS, WORKLOAD FAIRNESS, JOB SECURITY AND DISABILITY RIGHTS. Members of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) at the University of Sydney – the largest Branch in Australia – are...
by jwilliams | Aug 28, 2026 | Branch news, USYD
Week 12: 25/26 August Pre-summary context of Bargaining The Bargaining Team were particularly interested to see how the week’s bargaining would progress given the threat of strike on Wednesday next week (2nd September). The Branch President scheduled a special...
by jwilliams | Aug 14, 2026 | Branch news, USYD
Week 11: 11/12 August Summary Two full days of bargaining concluded on Wednesday 12 August, bringing to an end a two-week back-to-back block of bargaining. The Team dealt with a lot of matters at the table, but rather than a chronological report, this report is...