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Even the brief discussion at a hastily-called NTEU branch meeting at Western Sydney University further revealed the true nature of the “WSU model.”

The NTEU’s false claims of an “historic win” at Western Sydney University were further exposed at a sparsely-attended union meeting last week at the college, where union officials sought to push through an even worse enterprise agreement.

The NTEU branch president at Western Sydney University, David Burchell, joined hands with the university’s vice chancellor last week to hail the deal as a precedent-setting sacrifice of wages in return for alleged job opportunities for casual academics.

The NTEU’s boasting of this “victory” at Western Sydney University is not only false; it smacks of desperation by an increasingly discredited trade union.

The NTEU is gagging workers, especially socialists, and keeping university workers separate from the strike movement erupting over the soaring cost of living, including among public sector workers, teachers and nurses.

When Gabriela Zabala, a Western Sydney University College staff member, sought to speak, she was denied the microphone.

A new wildlife lake, eight holiday cabins and 20 new jobs could all be created at Oakland Gardens, in Pentney, Norfolk, if plans are approved by the council. 

The votes for strike action reflect the anger and disgust that has built up over the past two years as managements continue to exploit the COVID pandemic to eliminate tens of thousands of jobs.

Three great things were made in 1863: a choral masterpiece, City Choir and a harmonium; three great things brought together in a single performance. City Choir Dunedin is pleased to announce a performance of Gioachino Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle ...

Press Release – City Choir Dunedin City Choir Dunedin is pleased to announce Applaud! Women in Music, a concert presented by City Choir on Saturday 29 May at 7:30 pm in Knox Church, George Street, Dunedin. We celebrate the contribution of women to choral music, as symbolised by St Cecilia, the patron saint of music. She was a noble lady of Rome around 230 AD who, despite her vow of virginity, was forced by her parents to marry a pagan nobleman named Valerian. During the wedding Cecilia sat ap...