CPSU NSW response to BluePrint (pdf version)
The UTS Branch of CPSU NSW met with Provost on Thursday, 12 November 2020 to discuss the discuss Fit for 2027 Blueprint.
Your union raised concerns about the lack of detail on Clusters and the Integration of UTS Insearch to be able to provide proper feedback on mitigating the effects for Professional Staff. The CPSU NSW have been advised further information on these matters will be addressed in change management documents scheduled for mid-2021. For now, we know that staff working in the areas of coursework, research and central administration will be affected.
Blueprint mentions steps have been taken with the sale of assets, reduction in capital and non-staff expenses to minimise the debt UTS will incur over the next few years and avoid breaching any statutory requirements. These actions taken may delay or even avoid loss of staff jobs.
We have been asked to comment on work related practices, processes and identifiable duplication in the Blueprint document by Friday 27th November 2020. UTS is keen to hear from staff on how best to improve efficiency and reduce duplication across the university. They want to hear your ideas. These may improve the situation for Professional Staff as UTS plans and executes change management proposals in the 2nd half of 2021.
The CPSU NSW is hosting a zoom meeting on Tuesday 17 November at 12.30pm
Please take this opportunity to attend, so as to share your experiences, that will be added to the Union’s submission on the Blueprint..
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqdeypqDgvGNNkjdNJiWUOZPFdn5YvedMk
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
NOTA MEMBER? JOIN ONLINE HERE.
If you have any questions, please email:
Rosa Bow
CPSU NSW UTS Branch President
