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University of Newcastle staff strike over pay, workload, and job cuts amid $20.6M budget crisis.
University of Newcastle staff are on strike over pay, workload, and proposed job and course cuts as the university seeks to save $20.6 million amid financial pressures.
The National Tertiary Education Union demands a 20% pay rise over four years, calling it modest amid rising living costs, but the university says it would cost $100 million annually and threaten sustainability.
The dispute, part of a broader crisis affecting nearly 1,800 university jobs across NSW, has caused minimal class disruption, with most teaching continuing as planned.
Union leaders accuse management of stonewalling negotiations, while students say poor staff conditions harm education quality.
The university highlighted its research and community impact during its 60th anniversary celebration.
El personal de la Universidad de Newcastle está en huelga por salarios, carga de trabajo y recortes de empleos en medio de una crisis presupuestaria de $20.6M.