24 March 2009

FOVU Stop Press: Industrial action suspended at Victoria University

Dear Friend of Victoria University

Industrial action which was scheduled by the NTEU at Victoria University for Thursday 12, Friday 13, Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18, Monday 23, and Friday 27 March has been suspended.

President of the VU NTEU Richard Gough indicated in a recent email to staff that substantial progress in negotiations for a new collective agreement was made at a meeting with management today.

The NTEU remains concerned about the processes associated with Sustainable VU and the possibility of retrenchments.

However, the NTEU believes at the present time sufficient progress has been made to warrant suspending industrial action for the time being.We will keep you updated on developments. Once again the support from students, the community and staff has been decisive in this positive outcome.

Best
Paul
www.friendsofvu.org.au

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