
Issue No 22		16 July 1999

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University Under Fire For Union-Busting Tactics

The NSW Minister for Education has been urged to intervene after the Southern Cross University stopped all membership payroll deductions in the middle of pay negotiations.

Describing the move as "classic union busting tactics", Labor Council secretary Michael Costa says Education Minister John Aquilina should send a message to the University that this is an inappropriate way of conducting industrial relations.

The northern NSW university is a state instrumentality, established by State law, with members of the Labor Government on the Council of the University and operating under the responsibility of the Minister for Education.

The decision to suspend payroll deductions was made as member of the Public Service Association and National Tertiary Education Union indicated they would take protected industrial action in support of a pay rise, as they are allowed to under the Workplace Relations Act.

"This sort of action has been used by conservative government and other employers in the past to attack the union and reduce its membership," PSA president Maurie O'Sullivan says.

"But it's surprising that an organisation with two Labor MPs- Janelle Saffin and Harry Woods - on its Council, should be going down this track."

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Issue 22 contents

Interview: You�ve Got To Be Kidding!
British legal academic Dr Keith Ewing can�t believe we�re still debating whether workers� entitlements should be protected.

Unions: The Shaw Plan
Jeff Shaw unveils his national plan to protect workers entitlements.

History: The Case of the Packer Lift
An industrial history of Australian Consolidated Press looks into the media empire.

International: Crisis in Ecuador
An urgent appeal for solidarity with the popular uprising in Ecuador.

Environment: It's In The Genes
Did you eat genetically modified food today? Add your voice to label all gene tech foods campaign.

Review: Around the Grounds
Labor Council's Don Machiatto goes in search of the perfect cup of coffee.

Labour Review: What's New at the Information Centre
Read the latest issue of Labour Review, a resource for trade union officials.

Satire: Darth Reith's Workplace Relations (Phantom Menace) Bill
Workers have been positively thrilled by the prospect of less pay, no sick leave.

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» Labour Calls Labor to Account

» Olympic Gear - Labor Standards Should Apply

» Ship of Shame into Darling Harbour

» Cardboard King Seeks Warehouse Showdown

» Nurses Enter New Years Fray

» University Under Fire For Union-Busting Tactics

» Inquiry to Lift the Lid on Public Service Bargaining

» Currawong Back on Agenda

» APHEDA Seeks Campaign and Marketting Officer

» Guest Report

» Sport

» Trades Hall

» Piers Watch

» Youth Wages Campaign a Must for the Union Movement

» Cheers for Piers

» Cheers from Geneva

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