Branches could consider having a designated member of Exec. as a recruitment Officer, who would develop a number of strategies and activities related to recruitment. This person should work to develop a 'profile' in the University. Branches could develop cooperative links with student union and esp. Work taking place at present on a draft award for general staff which will enable national standards of classification. The draft explores issues of skills and accountabilities for the positions.
Comment is called for.
It will focus on the experience, determinants, consequences, moderators and strategies for reducing workplace stress. The gap between the wealthy and the poor in Australia continues to widen. Unions have a significant role to play in the social justice arena with a view towards improving and repairing the fabric of Australian life. The NTEU has potential to take a leadership role in this regard. Many diverse sector of the community have a vested interest in education, but are relatively uniformed about what has been happening in the sector, and do not understand the potential impact of changes.