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.
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NTEU ACT
@nteuact.bsky.social
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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! 💜
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. ✊
🟣🎃 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! ✊
Reposted by NTEU ACT
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!
#TheresPowerInAUnion indeed!
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.
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.
October 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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!
#TheresPowerInAUnion indeed!
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. ✊
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. ✊
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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. ✊
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. ✊
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.
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.
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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.
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.
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
@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
October 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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
@nteunion.bsky.social
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.
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.
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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.
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.
"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.
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
September 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"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.
The last vestiges of Renew ANU are still with us. @nteunion.bsky.social wants to see CASS restructuring end & #ANU cultural change.
“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. ✊
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
September 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
“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. ✊
Union members have been standing up for work health and safety at #ANU. ✊
Reposted by NTEU ACT
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...
📹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
September 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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...
📹Watch the latest coverage here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWJX...
🎊🥳 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...
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...
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
🎊🥳 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...
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...
“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.
@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
September 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“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.
@nteunion.bsky.social wants greater change at #ANU.