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.
Reposted by NTEU ACT
✨ Dear NTEU members, thank you for everything you made possible this year. Enjoy a well-deserved break. 2026 is shaping up to be big! ✨
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
✨ Dear NTEU members, thank you for everything you made possible this year. Enjoy a well-deserved break. 2026 is shaping up to be big! ✨
Good progress on some issues, but concerns remain on job security at #UniCanberra.
We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!
To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!
To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
December 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Good progress on some issues, but concerns remain on job security at #UniCanberra.
We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!
To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We're also disappointed with UC Management's response on reproductive health - see email for the full update!
To win the UC we all deserve, join @nteunion.bsky.social today at www.nteu.au/join. ✊
We reaffirm our commitment to stand against racism and discrimination in all of its forms - including anti-Semitism - and to stand against violence and hatred. These are core union values.
@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
December 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
We reaffirm our commitment to stand against racism and discrimination in all of its forms - including anti-Semitism - and to stand against violence and hatred. These are core union values.
@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
@nteunion.bsky.social supports the statement of @australianunions.bsky.social on behalf of our movement.
The Federal Government has an opportunity to start things off by making #ANU an exemplar of good governance. Unlike other universities governed under state or territory legislation, the ANU Act is at the Commonwealth level.
@nteunion.bsky.social
@nteunion.bsky.social
How we can make ANU a model for proper uni governance
The place to begin with reform is obvious.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Federal Government has an opportunity to start things off by making #ANU an exemplar of good governance. Unlike other universities governed under state or territory legislation, the ANU Act is at the Commonwealth level.
@nteunion.bsky.social
@nteunion.bsky.social
Earlier this week, we were thrilled to have Millan Pintos-Lopez, our @nteunion.bsky.social National Vice-President (Professional Staff) and NTEU #ANU Branch President, over at ##UniCanberra to be part of developing our professional staff claims for UC bargaining. ✊
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Earlier this week, we were thrilled to have Millan Pintos-Lopez, our @nteunion.bsky.social National Vice-President (Professional Staff) and NTEU #ANU Branch President, over at ##UniCanberra to be part of developing our professional staff claims for UC bargaining. ✊
Reposted by NTEU ACT
🎉HUGE UNION WIN🎉
"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities. We now have a clear blueprint to fix burning crises like corporatisation, casualisation and wage theft.”
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Join snap briefing: nteu.info/snapbriefing
📰Article: abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities. We now have a clear blueprint to fix burning crises like corporatisation, casualisation and wage theft.”
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Join snap briefing: nteu.info/snapbriefing
📰Article: abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
December 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
🎉HUGE UNION WIN🎉
"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities. We now have a clear blueprint to fix burning crises like corporatisation, casualisation and wage theft.”
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Join snap briefing: nteu.info/snapbriefing
📰Article: abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
"This is a watershed moment for Australia's public universities. We now have a clear blueprint to fix burning crises like corporatisation, casualisation and wage theft.”
@alisonbarnes.bsky.social
Join snap briefing: nteu.info/snapbriefing
📰Article: abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
With the Senate report on university governance due this week, @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social writes on the current state of university governance.
"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
We still need a lot of sunlight under the rock of university governance
University councils can no longer be a law unto themselves.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
With the Senate report on university governance due this week, @nteunion.bsky.social's @lachlanclohesy.bsky.social writes on the current state of university governance.
"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
"It is now clear that university councils and their executives have been acting as a law unto themselves."
Can you help @nteunion.bsky.social members at #MacquarieUni?
#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).
#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).
#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
Better MQ - NTEU NSW Division
Macquarie University management has proposed a radical restructure, but union members are mobilising against this cuts crisis manufactured by overpaid, out of touch corporate executives who have taken...
nsw.nteu.au
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Can you help @nteunion.bsky.social members at #MacquarieUni?
#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).
#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
#ANU: No Forced Redundancies.
@westernsydneyu.bsky.social: No Forced Redundancies.
@QUT: No Forced Redundancies.
@utsengage.bsky.social: Fewer Forced Redundancies (work to do!).
#StopMQcuts. ✊
nsw.nteu.au/better-mq
More recognition of the impact of @nteunion.bsky.social members in recent times. 💜
Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
26 To Watch In '26 - Future Campus
We already agree that isn’t about the biggest office, or the loudest voice. So, what defines great leadership in Higher Education? Future Campus takes a snapshot of people who have […]
futurecampus.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
More recognition of the impact of @nteunion.bsky.social members in recent times. 💜
Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
Fantastic to see @alisonbarnes.bsky.social, our National President, recognised on this list - which is also a recognition of the collective influence of thousands of NTEU members. ✊
The worst thing about the university governance crisis is that #ANU is not an outlier.
The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊
The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊
Exclusive: ANU management ‘reactive, short-term, and politically driven’
A damning report has revealed widespread governance failures at ANU, as fresh documents detail former vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell’s $3.3 million exit package.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The worst thing about the university governance crisis is that #ANU is not an outlier.
The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊
The best thing about the university governance crisis is that it's come to light because @nteunion.bsky.social members across the country have had enough & acted together. ✊
🟣 Member Meeting today at #UniCanberra! 🟣
12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).
@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.
Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).
@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.
Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
🟣 Member Meeting today at #UniCanberra! 🟣
12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).
@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.
Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
12.30pm - Room 9A1 and online (check email).
@nteunion.bsky.social members only, but if you're not yet a member join beforehand at www.nteu.au/join to attend.
Katie and Bethany recap bargaining, but if you want more detail, come along to the meeting! ✊
"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 act@nteu.org.au. ✊
@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 act@nteu.org.au. ✊
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 act@nteu.org.au. ✊
@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 act@nteu.org.au. ✊