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The 10 amazing members nominated for NTEU Life Membership in 2021 Every year at National Council, NTEU Branches and Divisions nominate incredible and hard-working members to the honour of NTEU Life Membership. With this year's National Council once again taking place online (on 3–4 December), we have prepared these graphics containing brief excerpts from each nomination to display throughout online Council. To read the full certifications for all our 2021 Life Memberships, visit nteu.org.au/life_members. ◆
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Michael Thomson
Terry Mason
USyd & NSW Division
A&TSIPC
Michael Thomson made an enormous contribution to the NTEU from the time he joined in 1998, until he completed his term as NTEU NSW Division Secretary in May this year. His influence upon the trajectory and character of the NTEU is surpassed by few others. Michael served with distinction for 12 years as President of the University of Sydney Branch. His resolve, toughness and calmness under pressure gave others confidence. Michael was elected NSW Division Secretary in 2016. He oversaw a period of significant growth in Union membership in the NSW Division, with large spikes in membership around industrial action and protected action ballots, for which Michael strongly advocated.
Terry is a proud Awabakal man from Newcastle NSW. Terry joined the NTEU in 1999 shortly after commencing work, and was very active at two Branches: UWS and Deakin. Terry also served on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Committee (A&TSIPC) for 17 years (2004 to 2021), was Deputy Chair for 3 years and Chair for 10 years. His contribution to this Union at a Branch, Division and national level cannot be understated. Terry’s impact on the NTEU has been profound. He cemented the influence of the A&TSIPC on the fabric of the NTEU ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business is core Union business. Sometimes irascible, stubborn when necessary, and periodically charming, Terry was a shrewd and effective voice for the NTEU mob.
PRESENTED AT NTEU NATIONAL COUNCIL, OCTOBER 2021
PRESENTED AT NTEU NATIONAL COUNCIL, OCTOBER 2021
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Philippa Wells
Wayne Reynolds
UB/FedUni
Newcastle
During Philippa’s term as Branch President, she oversaw Bargaining in 2013-15, during the complex merger of the University of Ballarat and Monash. In 2014 she also had to effectively run the Branch, alongside the VP (Academic), after the tragic death of the Branch Industrial Organiser, Athan McCaw, including advocating for staff, meeting with management and dealing with disputes, while also serving as Division President.
Newcastle Branch recognises the distinguished service of Wayne Reynolds, former Newcastle Branch President, to the NTEU. We note Wayne’s outstanding contributions through enterprise bargaining and approaches to developing academic workloads. Of note is Wayne’s unwavering advocacy for NTEU members and his role in saving academic jobs during the 1996-2006 restructures at UON.
PRESENTED AT NTEU NATIONAL COUNCIL, OCTOBER 2021
PRESENTED AT NTEU NATIONAL COUNCIL, OCTOBER 2021
ADVOCATE VOL. 28 NO. 3 ◆ NOV 2021
