We’re a group of unionists at Sydney University who believes our union needs to be democratic, powerful and fighting to be effective. We believe that the centre of any successful union is strong rank and file self activity in its membership.
Election Results
_6 RAFA_ _6 Renewal_ 1 IND __1 Fightback_
After a period of left dominance, the recent University of Sydney NTEU elections have seen a swing back to the right. RAFA has narrowly lost the majority of executive positions, but will retain a strong presence on the incoming branch committee, and has secured three delegates to National Council. With the position of Indigenous BC member remaining to be filled, the incoming committee of 14 will comprise 6 RAFA members, 6 from the Renewal ticket, 1 from Fightback, and one independent…
See here for our full statement and coverage of the election results.
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Candidates
“RAFA is the best placed grouping to lead the branch during the next term, which will run into the next bargaining round….”
Endorsements
Our university needs a militant and nonsectarian Left committed to upholding and improving our conditions – Coel Kirkby
a humane, practical vision for the University with active commitment to job security, fair pay, social justice and real democracy within the NTEU – Meaghan Morris
In my view RAFA has the right strategy for this hostile industrial environment – Mike Beggs
proven track record … campaigning for job security, Indigenous and Trans justice at work, and career pathways for all staff in the EBA campaign – Nick T
the hard work, considered strategies, and dedication of those on the RAFA ticket are worth supporting – Chris Hartney
I want our union to keep fighting the forces of corporatisation, casualisation, and neoliberalism at University of Sydney – Aiden Magro
When enterprise bargaining rolls around every three years, they are consistently on the front lines, representing staff both at the picket lines and the negotiating table. – Matthew Stavros
What is RAFA?
We are a group of rank-and-file unionists in the National Tertiary Education Union at Sydney University, fighting for a fair university and education for all.
We are working together to do our best to organise the union’s rank-and-file towards activity (read our principles here).
We meet regularly on Fridays, so please get in touch here if you’d like to be involved
On this website you can also find:
Bulletins
See all of our latest bulletins, reporting on the latest developments and how we can build a winning campaign.
They’re available in print at union meetings or digitally here.
Campaigning Resources
Find a collection of campaigning materials, posters, leaflets and more.
Election resources
RAFA in Action
We believe in walking the walk, not just talking the talk, and have played a strong role in organising both during and after the 2022-2023 strike campaign, whether in workplace organising or rallying on the streets.
Vote for RAFA, but most importantly get involved today! A union can only be as only as strong as its membership.
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