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The motion called for a black ban and cessation of work on all university research, education or other projects linked to the Israeli military or otherwise assisting the genocide in Gaza.

Genuine rank-and-file committees are essential to defeat a shocking betrayal at USyd and for a broader struggle against worsening real wage cuts, casualisation and intolerable conditions.

A genuine rank-and-file committee is essential to halt a shocking betrayal at USyd and for a broader struggle against real wage cuts, casualisation and intolerable conditions.

In order to defeat this betrayal, university workers need to take the struggle into their own hands, starting with the formation of a rank-and-file committee to lead a “vote no” campaign.

The SEP held an important meeting Sunday afternoon entitled: “After the NSW Elections—How to fight AUKUS, War & Austerity!”

The protracted struggle at USYD is now in great danger, precisely at the point where it has the potential to become a spearhead for a broader fight against the intensifying real pay-cutting and cost-of-living crisis.

The protracted series of stoppages expresses the determination of staff members to fight deeper cuts to jobs and conditions after years of mounting attacks, but they are being isolated by the NTEU.

This brazen attack on workers’ democracy is a warning of the ruthless methods that the NTEU will use against all workers as it seeks to enforce wage-cutting deals at universities across the country.

A state Labor leader was invited to address the National Tertiary Education Union rally, posturing as a parliamentary representative of “working people,” but a striking worker was blocked from speaking to call for unified struggle of workers.

The latest vote highlights the determination of USYD workers to fight management, and the wider intent of university staff to oppose the wholesale destruction of jobs and conditions.