by Vince Caughley | Nov 4, 2025 | Event, UON
As the University of Newcastle celebrates its 60th anniversary, staff are standing up for the future of our university — and we’re taking our campaign to the big smoke! Join us on Wednesday, 19 November, as we strike and rally at NSW Parliament to demand fair...
by jwilliams | Oct 22, 2025 | Media Statement, UON
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) has condemned the University of Newcastle’s decision to apply for Fair Work Commission intervention in enterprise bargaining. The move comes as 140 job cuts loom over staff already experiencing severe stress and...
by Vince Caughley | Sep 18, 2025 | UON, Branch news
After months of respectful but frustrating negotiations, the University of Newcastle has refused to move on key staff claims — fair workloads, job security, and equity for casuals including 17% superannuation . Management’s position appears to be clear: staff are...
