NTEU
@nteunion.bsky.social
National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is the union for all higher education staff in Australia.
Authorised by D.Cahill, Melbourne National Tertiary Education Union
Authorised by D.Cahill, Melbourne National Tertiary Education Union
Solidarity to UTS members for their huge strike yesterday. Members were out in force to show management that staff deserve better and will keep fighting for much-needed improvements to job security, workloads and fair pay.
November 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Solidarity to UTS members for their huge strike yesterday. Members were out in force to show management that staff deserve better and will keep fighting for much-needed improvements to job security, workloads and fair pay.
“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 12:11 AM
“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
Well done to Griffith University members on endorsing their Log of Claims online! ✊
Hundreds of staff have come together and pledged to win secure jobs, fair pay, and safe workloads through collective action. Staff need a pay rise that helps them catch up.
Not a member? Join today 👉 nteu.au/join
Hundreds of staff have come together and pledged to win secure jobs, fair pay, and safe workloads through collective action. Staff need a pay rise that helps them catch up.
Not a member? Join today 👉 nteu.au/join
November 13, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Well done to Griffith University members on endorsing their Log of Claims online! ✊
Hundreds of staff have come together and pledged to win secure jobs, fair pay, and safe workloads through collective action. Staff need a pay rise that helps them catch up.
Not a member? Join today 👉 nteu.au/join
Hundreds of staff have come together and pledged to win secure jobs, fair pay, and safe workloads through collective action. Staff need a pay rise that helps them catch up.
Not a member? Join today 👉 nteu.au/join
📣 Calling all university staff and students 📣
Our universities are growing – but what does that mean for teaching, learning and student support?
Take our short survey (5–10 mins) today: nteu.info/classes
Our universities are growing – but what does that mean for teaching, learning and student support?
Take our short survey (5–10 mins) today: nteu.info/classes
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
📣 Calling all university staff and students 📣
Our universities are growing – but what does that mean for teaching, learning and student support?
Take our short survey (5–10 mins) today: nteu.info/classes
Our universities are growing – but what does that mean for teaching, learning and student support?
Take our short survey (5–10 mins) today: nteu.info/classes
Big win at QUT! 🎉
This didn’t happen because management had a change of heart. It happened because we acted collectively.
Join NTEU for better workplaces and better universities today: nteu.au/join
This didn’t happen because management had a change of heart. It happened because we acted collectively.
Join NTEU for better workplaces and better universities today: nteu.au/join
November 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Big win at QUT! 🎉
This didn’t happen because management had a change of heart. It happened because we acted collectively.
Join NTEU for better workplaces and better universities today: nteu.au/join
This didn’t happen because management had a change of heart. It happened because we acted collectively.
Join NTEU for better workplaces and better universities today: nteu.au/join
We need to talk about AI.
While AI is here to stay, if kept unchecked, it can be used to increase workloads, threaten job security, and undermine academic integrity. Register here for next week's session: nteu.info/ai
While AI is here to stay, if kept unchecked, it can be used to increase workloads, threaten job security, and undermine academic integrity. Register here for next week's session: nteu.info/ai
October 31, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We need to talk about AI.
While AI is here to stay, if kept unchecked, it can be used to increase workloads, threaten job security, and undermine academic integrity. Register here for next week's session: nteu.info/ai
While AI is here to stay, if kept unchecked, it can be used to increase workloads, threaten job security, and undermine academic integrity. Register here for next week's session: nteu.info/ai
Management from University of Newcastle have walked away from direct negotiations with NTEU, used a manufactured financial crisis to justify 140 job cuts while ignoring crushing workloads.
NTEU members won’t stand for it. Be part of the fight for better workplaces. Join our union: nteu.au/join
NTEU members won’t stand for it. Be part of the fight for better workplaces. Join our union: nteu.au/join
October 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Management from University of Newcastle have walked away from direct negotiations with NTEU, used a manufactured financial crisis to justify 140 job cuts while ignoring crushing workloads.
NTEU members won’t stand for it. Be part of the fight for better workplaces. Join our union: nteu.au/join
NTEU members won’t stand for it. Be part of the fight for better workplaces. Join our union: nteu.au/join
NTEU members at QUT are standing up together against 21 forced redundancies in the Faculty of Science. Educators, researchers and professional staff bring science to life for thousands of students. Forced job cuts don’t build better universities – staff do.
Sign the petition 👉 nteu.info/sos-qut
Sign the petition 👉 nteu.info/sos-qut
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
NTEU members at QUT are standing up together against 21 forced redundancies in the Faculty of Science. Educators, researchers and professional staff bring science to life for thousands of students. Forced job cuts don’t build better universities – staff do.
Sign the petition 👉 nteu.info/sos-qut
Sign the petition 👉 nteu.info/sos-qut
A message from ACTU Secretary @sallymcmanus.bsky.social for NTEU members at MQ!
We support all union activists and will advocate against these redundancies. Join us to fight for what’s right: nteu.au/join
@damiencahill.bsky.social
We support all union activists and will advocate against these redundancies. Join us to fight for what’s right: nteu.au/join
@damiencahill.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
A message from ACTU Secretary @sallymcmanus.bsky.social for NTEU members at MQ!
We support all union activists and will advocate against these redundancies. Join us to fight for what’s right: nteu.au/join
@damiencahill.bsky.social
We support all union activists and will advocate against these redundancies. Join us to fight for what’s right: nteu.au/join
@damiencahill.bsky.social
"The new university needs to learn from its foundational universities about what not to do. We expect greater university governance … the least well-paid people in the university should not be short-changed." - NTEU SA Division Secretary Dr Andrew Miller
📰Read here: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
📰Read here: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
"The new university needs to learn from its foundational universities about what not to do. We expect greater university governance … the least well-paid people in the university should not be short-changed." - NTEU SA Division Secretary Dr Andrew Miller
📰Read here: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
📰Read here: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Congratulations to members at University of Newcastle for standing up and taking strike action today for safe workloads, job security and fair pay.
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations to members at University of Newcastle for standing up and taking strike action today for safe workloads, job security and fair pay.
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
Education is a right, not a business, and hardworking staff deserve to be treated with respect.
Join the campaign today: nteu.au/join
We’re out in force at Macquarie University today because management’s cuts are destroying jobs, slashing courses, and undermining the future of our university.
Join us today: nteu.au/join
Join us today: nteu.au/join
October 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
We’re out in force at Macquarie University today because management’s cuts are destroying jobs, slashing courses, and undermining the future of our university.
Join us today: nteu.au/join
Join us today: nteu.au/join
“This is a cynical tactic. The University of Newcastle has shown it would rather blow up negotiations and push disputes to the commission than engage constructively with staff seeking fair pay and conditions.” -NTEU General Secretary, Dr Damien Cahill
Solidarity with staff walking off tomorrow. 💜
Solidarity with staff walking off tomorrow. 💜
October 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“This is a cynical tactic. The University of Newcastle has shown it would rather blow up negotiations and push disputes to the commission than engage constructively with staff seeking fair pay and conditions.” -NTEU General Secretary, Dr Damien Cahill
Solidarity with staff walking off tomorrow. 💜
Solidarity with staff walking off tomorrow. 💜
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
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 11:37 PM
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/
✅ The independent Australian Census on Staff Wellbeing is now live.
This survey is:
🟣 Independent
🟣 Confidential
🟣 Takes 5-6 mins
This is for all university staff - help make our workplaces safer today: nteu.info/census
This survey is:
🟣 Independent
🟣 Confidential
🟣 Takes 5-6 mins
This is for all university staff - help make our workplaces safer today: nteu.info/census
October 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
✅ The independent Australian Census on Staff Wellbeing is now live.
This survey is:
🟣 Independent
🟣 Confidential
🟣 Takes 5-6 mins
This is for all university staff - help make our workplaces safer today: nteu.info/census
This survey is:
🟣 Independent
🟣 Confidential
🟣 Takes 5-6 mins
This is for all university staff - help make our workplaces safer today: nteu.info/census
“Staff working conditions are student learning conditions.”
Solidarity with NTEU members and staff at ACU campuses around the country taking strike action today for fair pay, workloads regulation, job security, decasualisation and flexible work rights.
Solidarity with NTEU members and staff at ACU campuses around the country taking strike action today for fair pay, workloads regulation, job security, decasualisation and flexible work rights.
October 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
“Staff working conditions are student learning conditions.”
Solidarity with NTEU members and staff at ACU campuses around the country taking strike action today for fair pay, workloads regulation, job security, decasualisation and flexible work rights.
Solidarity with NTEU members and staff at ACU campuses around the country taking strike action today for fair pay, workloads regulation, job security, decasualisation and flexible work rights.
“ACU’s vice-chancellor was handed a $60,000 pay rise last year, taking his salary to $1.1 million. So while he is happy to pocket a 5.8 per cent pay rise, staff are being offered 2.5 per cent.” -NTEU General Secretary Dr Damien Cahill @damiencahill.bsky.social
Read more: nteu.info/acustrike
Read more: nteu.info/acustrike
October 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
“ACU’s vice-chancellor was handed a $60,000 pay rise last year, taking his salary to $1.1 million. So while he is happy to pocket a 5.8 per cent pay rise, staff are being offered 2.5 per cent.” -NTEU General Secretary Dr Damien Cahill @damiencahill.bsky.social
Read more: nteu.info/acustrike
Read more: nteu.info/acustrike
Are you a university staff member? Tired? Stressed? Overworked? It will only take 5-6 mins to help independent researchers shine a light on the state of wellbeing in our universities. Results will be published and responses anonymous. Please help by adding your voice: nteu.info/census
October 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Are you a university staff member? Tired? Stressed? Overworked? It will only take 5-6 mins to help independent researchers shine a light on the state of wellbeing in our universities. Results will be published and responses anonymous. Please help by adding your voice: nteu.info/census
Take part in a groundbreaking workplace psychosocial safety census of all university staff in Australia, run by Pyschosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory. This an independent survey from University management and only open to staff.
Start here: nteu.info/census (takes 5-6min)
Start here: nteu.info/census (takes 5-6min)
October 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Take part in a groundbreaking workplace psychosocial safety census of all university staff in Australia, run by Pyschosocial Safety Climate Global Observatory. This an independent survey from University management and only open to staff.
Start here: nteu.info/census (takes 5-6min)
Start here: nteu.info/census (takes 5-6min)
🎉University of Newcastle members voted 98% YES to secure their right to take protected industrial action.
Thank you to all NTEU members who voted for secure jobs, fair pay, and safe workloads. Not a member yet? Join us today 👉 nteu.au/join
Thank you to all NTEU members who voted for secure jobs, fair pay, and safe workloads. Not a member yet? Join us today 👉 nteu.au/join
October 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM
🎉University of Newcastle members voted 98% YES to secure their right to take protected industrial action.
Thank you to all NTEU members who voted for secure jobs, fair pay, and safe workloads. Not a member yet? Join us today 👉 nteu.au/join
Thank you to all NTEU members who voted for secure jobs, fair pay, and safe workloads. Not a member yet? Join us today 👉 nteu.au/join
Last night we celebrated our newest life members and heroes of the union movement – thank you for your enduring commitment and inspiring everyone around you to keep up the fight. 🙌
October 4, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Last night we celebrated our newest life members and heroes of the union movement – thank you for your enduring commitment and inspiring everyone around you to keep up the fight. 🙌
“University governance is broken and it’s breaking people.”
Dr Liz Allen speaking at NTEU’s National Council on a panel on winning the fight for governance: restoring democracy to public universities. @nteuact.bsky.social
Join our campaign today: betterunis.nteu.au
Dr Liz Allen speaking at NTEU’s National Council on a panel on winning the fight for governance: restoring democracy to public universities. @nteuact.bsky.social
Join our campaign today: betterunis.nteu.au
October 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM
“University governance is broken and it’s breaking people.”
Dr Liz Allen speaking at NTEU’s National Council on a panel on winning the fight for governance: restoring democracy to public universities. @nteuact.bsky.social
Join our campaign today: betterunis.nteu.au
Dr Liz Allen speaking at NTEU’s National Council on a panel on winning the fight for governance: restoring democracy to public universities. @nteuact.bsky.social
Join our campaign today: betterunis.nteu.au
MUA member Hamish Paterson has been sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla that has reportedly been intercepted by Israeli forces. NTEU’s National Council members express our strong solidarity with all the courageous activists.
October 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
MUA member Hamish Paterson has been sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla that has reportedly been intercepted by Israeli forces. NTEU’s National Council members express our strong solidarity with all the courageous activists.
📰BREAKING📰
SafeWork NSW has stepped in to force Macquarie University to make work health and safety improvements to their consultation on proposed workplace changes.
Thanks to NTEU members at MQ who spoke out about the harm of workplace changes to staff mental health and wellbeing.
SafeWork NSW has stepped in to force Macquarie University to make work health and safety improvements to their consultation on proposed workplace changes.
Thanks to NTEU members at MQ who spoke out about the harm of workplace changes to staff mental health and wellbeing.
October 2, 2025 at 5:33 AM
📰BREAKING📰
SafeWork NSW has stepped in to force Macquarie University to make work health and safety improvements to their consultation on proposed workplace changes.
Thanks to NTEU members at MQ who spoke out about the harm of workplace changes to staff mental health and wellbeing.
SafeWork NSW has stepped in to force Macquarie University to make work health and safety improvements to their consultation on proposed workplace changes.
Thanks to NTEU members at MQ who spoke out about the harm of workplace changes to staff mental health and wellbeing.