University of Adelaide Branch
The NTEU's main aims are to represent, protect and assist members in industrial matters at a national, state and institutional level.
The University of Adelaide Branch has representatives on several University committees and, importantly, is the major staff representative in Enterprise Bargaining negotiations.
The University of Adelaide NTEU Branch Office provides members with easy access to industrial expertise from the Branch Office Staff who, because they work alongside members, intimately understand local issues and conditions of employment.
NTEU Branch Office
Room 607 Elizabeth House
231 North Tce Adelaide SA 5000
Phone 8227 2384
Mailing Address:
NTEU
University of Adelaide SA 5005
Email nteuadelaide@internode.on.net
- Branch Contacts
- Branch Committee
- Our Universities Matter Campaign
- Agreements
- Collective Agreement Negotiations 2008
- Bradley Review of Higher Education
- Events
- E-Bulletins and Newsletters
- Membership Fees
- Membership Benefits
Branch Contacts
Branch Contacts (Photo, left to right, Bernadette Finnerty, Annie Buchecker, Cheryl Baldwin)
Branch Organiser
Bernadette Finnerty
phone (08) 82272384
mobile 0401 584 648
email nteuadelaide@internode.on.net
Industrial Officer
Cheryl Baldwin
phone (08) 82272384
mobile 0401740305
email cheryl.nteu@internode.on.net
Industrial Officer
Annie Buchecker
phone (08) 82272384
email nteuadelaide@internode.on.net
Branch Committee
Click on Calendar for Committee Meeting dates
| Position | Name | School/Area | Extn | Email Address | |
| President | Rod Crewther | School of Chemistry & Physics | 34576 | rodney.crewther@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Secretary | Kay Leverett | Barr Smith Library | 34659 | kay.leverett@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Treasurer | Bob Willson | Psychology | 35848 | bob.wilson@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Vice- President (Academic) | Greg McCarthy | School of History & Politics | 34507 | gregory.mccarthy@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Vice-President (Professional Staff) | Gloria Sumner | Humanities & Social Sciences | 35186 | gloria.sumner@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Committee Members | Sherry Dzonsons | School of Economics | 35908 | sherry.dzonsons@adelaide.edu.au | |
| Peter Gill | Mathematics | 34180 | peter.gill@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Christine Lacey | Examinations | 34209 | christine.lacey@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Shelley Pezy | Molecular Biosciences | 35563 | shelley.pezy@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Michael Colbung | Wilto Yerlo | 34967 | michael.colbung@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Felix Patrikeeff | School of History & Politics | 34451 | felix.patrikeeff@adelaide.edu.au | ||
| Andrew Metcalfe | Mathematics | 33236 | andrew.metcalfe@adelaide.edu.au | ||
Our Universities Matter Campaign
CAMPAIGN- OUR UNIVERSITIES MATTER
NTEU will campaign during 2008 to reinvigorate Australia’s universities under the banner of Our Universities Matter – Investing in People and Society.
NTEU Campaign for a better higher education system includes:
- A Charter for University Renewal - Statement of underlying principles.
- Collective Bargaining - This year, NTEU will be negotiating with University management for a new Collective Agreement, including payrises and improved staff conditions. Together we can make a difference!
- Universities Act -A legislative framework which clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of universities
- Statement on Academic Freedom and University Independence -To be signed by senior Academic and General staff.
- National Petition -National Petition in support of the Charter. NOW OPEN.
- Casual & Sessional Staff -NTEU is seeking better pay and conditions for casual and sessional academics.
- Research Staff -NTEU is giving priority to the needs of contract research staff.
- General Staff Classification & Promotion -Clearer procedures for general staff classification and promotion.
- University funding - Australia now spends less on tertiary education than the OECD average.
- Pay Rates -A 27% salary increase is needed over the next three years
- Workloads- We need clear and substantive regulation of workloads.
- Work/Life Balance -A focus on more flexible working arrangements and better carers' leave to look after young children and the elderly.
- Job Security - The previous Federal Government stripped job security conditions from Collective Agreements.
- Indigenous Employment - NTEU's Indigenous specific clauses help combat diminished educational and employment opportunities.
- Regional Universities - Regional communities need strong universities.
- Environmental Sustainability - Australia's universities are key leaders in developing solutions to reduce greenhouse emissions.
For more information on the campaign go to http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter
HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED
- Sign the petition. Go to the website and sign the national http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/petition which calls on the Federal Government to improve university funding; improve access to universities; and legislate to protect academic freedom and institutional autonomy.
- Bookmark the website. Save the campaign http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter in your favourites and refer back to it on a regular basis to stay up to date with campaign events.
- Distribute material. http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/resources Download material from the website or contact the us on 8227 2384 and we can arrange for you to receive material that can be distributed amongst your colleagues.
- Sign the statement on academic freedom and institutional autonomy. If you are a senior academic or general staff member go to the website http://www.nteu.org.au/campaigns/ouruniversitiesmatter/academic_freedom and sign the statement.
Agreements
| University of Adelaide Collective Agreement | This is the current Agreement which expires June 30 this year. NTEU will be negotiating for a new Agreement which focuses on improving Workloads, Job Security and Salary as requested by our members |
| ITS On-Call Agreement | The new On-Call Agreement for ITS staff is the third Agreement which has been negotiated by the NTEU with assistance from the members, in particular Hans Muller who has been involved in the negotiations for all three Agreements. |
Collective Agreement Negotiations 2008
The current University of Adelaide Collective Agreement will be in force until 30 June 2008. The Adelaide Branch of the NTEU is about to enter into negotiations with the University around the new Agreement. The focus of these negotiations will be to claw back the conditions lost under HEWRRs and Workchoices.
Your Bargaining Team will be; Rod Crewther, Peter Gill, Cheryl Baldwin (NTEU) and Annie Buchecker (NTEU). Greg McCarthy and Gloria Sumner will serve as proxies for Rod and Peter should the need arise
Please follow the link to view the Log of Claims and the Key Claims we will be focusing on in this round of negotiations.
The Adelaide Branch of the NTEU is very keen to get feedback from all members regarding those issues or concerns that members would like to see addressed. If you would like to arrange a meeting with the NTEU staff to discuss the negotiating process or specific matters involved with the Collective Agreement please contact Bernadette Finnerty at nteuadelaide@internode.on.net or call 8227 2384 and we will arrange a suitable time.
| Member Meeting Notes | Full details of the information provided to the Member Meeting held 5 June 2008 |
| Bargaining Bulletin | Please read for full details regarding the Log of Claims and the important all member meeting. |
| Log of Claims |
Bradley Review of Higher Education
The Public Meeting held to discuss the Bradley Review of Higher Education was a great success.
Our thanks go to all of you who attended and in particular to our speakers:
- Dr Carolyn Allport, NTEU President
- Lavinia Emmett-Grey, Adelaide University Union President
- Sigrid Christiansen, NTEU SA Division Casual Academic Representative
Each of the speakers bought their own views as to both the scope and content of the Discussion Paper distributed by the Review Committee.
Dr Allport provided an overview and the NTEU perspective of the Review covering in detail the recent history of changes to the Higher Education Sector and the move towards greater integration across the Higher Education Providers.
Lavinia Emmett-Grey discussed the possible impact on the student experience as a result of the foreseeable outcomes of the Review and those areas which will remain unchanged for students post this Review.
Sigrid Christiansen dealt with the regretable exclusion of the casual academic and casual research experience in the scope of the Review and the reluctance of the Review to deal with the structural issues impacting on those entering into a career in research or academia.
Once again - thanks to all who attended and took part in this important debate.
Photos and an outline of the presentations is now available on the below link.
| Summary of the HE Review | The NTEUs response to the current Discussion Paper including areas of concern |
| Bradley Review Slideshow | A short slide show of the Public Meeting held 22/07/2008 to discuss the Bradley Review |
Events
We want to hear from you!
NTEU staff and elected Officials are conducting area meetings to speak with members about those issues which are of importance to them in this bargaining round. Members have clearly stated that the top issues are:
Workloads/Staffing Levels
Job Security
Salary rates
We would like to hear from you about those things that are important to you.
Organise an area meeting now call Bernadette on 8227 2384
Remember - we work on behalf of our membership and it is through the strength of our membership that we are consistently able to ensure that the University of Adelaide remains up with the GO8 Universities in regard to both salary and conditions.
Check the link to the Calendar for all upcoming events....
(If you have an event you would like added to our Calendar please contact Bernadette Finnerty on nteuadelaide@internode.on.net or 8227 2384 to discuss)
| Calendar |
E-Bulletins and Newsletters
| E-Bulletin July 2008 | Invitation to a Public Meeting to discuss the Bradley Higher Education Review |
| E-Bulletin June 2008 | Survey results from NTEU Members, Workloads and your health |
| E-Bulletin May 2008 | Low Fees for Casual Staff - Join the SA Division Casuals Network now |
| E-Bulletin April 2008 | 2008 Bargaining Round - Our Amazing Members - Mother's Day Classic |
| E-Bulletin March 2008 | Enterprise Bargaining to commence and Staff changes at the Adelaide Branch |
| Archive | Pre 2008 eBulletins and Newsletters |
Membership Fees
Membership of the NTEU costs 1% of gross salary and is tax deductible.
Fees can be paid by a variety of methods including direct debit, credit card payments and tax invoice. (Direct debit and invoice attract a 5% discount if paid annually in advance.)
Casual membership rates are based on estimated annual earnings, as follows:
|
Estimated salary range |
6 month fee (including GST) |
Annual fee (including GST) |
|
$10,000 and under |
$27.50 |
$55.00 |
|
$10,001 - $20,000 |
$38.50 |
$77.00 |
|
Over $20,000 |
$55.00 |
$110.00 |
For further details about joining the NTEU, please click here.
Membership Benefits
NTEU members are entitled to a variety of benefits and
discounts including:
Free
legal advice (contact the
Branch
Office)
Free financial advice
Free taxation advice and discounts on taxation services
Home Loans
Personal Loans
Insurance
Union National Visa Credit Card
Health Benefits Scheme
Dental Services
Computer and Internet Packages
Discounts on New Cars
Discounts on Accommodation, Travel, Car Hire Discounts on
Tyres
Union Shopper
Union Wine Club
Discounts on Magazines
Members also receive NTEU publications, including:
NTEU Branch Newsletters
NTEU publications
Advocate
Frontline (for women members)
The Australian Universities' Review
"How to Compile a Teaching Portfolio"
"Foreign Knowledge: A Guide for NTEU members working
Overseas
To access details on the above benefits, please click here