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Emerging scientists struggle to find post-doc work
New Zealand has a funding system that rewards universities for training PhDs but discourages the employment of post doctorates....
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An Easter break for retail workers – how about next year?
Media release: FIRST Union Friday 6 April 2012 An Easter break for retail workers – how about next year? Retail workers...
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TEC outlines its goals for 2013
By Stephen Day The Tertiary Education Commission has published its investment plan guidance for institutions in 2013. The...
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Lincoln swaps permanent staff for casual students
By Stephen Day Mere days into its stewardship under a new vice-chancellor Lincoln University is proposing to restructure...
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Aussie tutors join the ‘Precariat’ workforce
It is a global phenomenon so widespread that a new name has been coined for it: the ”precariat”. It describes...
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Public rally backs secure work and sustainable Ports
CTU Media Release Saturday 10 March 2012 Public rally backs secure work and sustainable Ports Aucklanders wanting to make...
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2500 backroom sackings saved no money at all
Tertiary institutions need to be wary of pressure to make cuts to administration and ‘back office’ staff says...
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Maritime Union of NZ: Workers absolutely gutted with contracting out proposal
Media Release: Maritime Union of NZ Wednesday March 7, 2012 Workers absolutely gutted with contracting out proposal Ports...
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PSA: Plant and Food cutbacks risk future business opportunities
PSA Media Release March 6, 2012 Plant and Food cutbacks risk future business opportunities As more public scientists are...
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Canterbury employers must watch or workplace stress
Employers at Christchurch’s tertiary institutions need to be extra vigilant to eliminate the causes of workplace stress...