Dear Otago Polytech ASTE people
Congratulations on the Web site. I have a circulated the URL
to our
branch.
We have a performance related career structure here but every
one has
the chance of progressing over various bars. It is seen as fair
and
professional.
Performance pay systems unless everyone is capable of achieving
the
increment within normal work is just a cap on wages...
Stick to your guns.
Joce
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Dr. Jocelyn G. Jesson,
Ph.D., MA(1), Dip. Guid. Dip. H.Sc., Dip Tchg
Auckland College of Education
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Good luck in your fight for fair conditions. We at Nelson will
watch the
outcome with interest as our battle begins in a couple of weeks
time. If
there is anything we can do to help please let us know.
All the best and be of good resolve.
Alastair Robertson
for
the Nelson Executive team
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "ROBIN HOLDSWORTH" <itrhh@twp.ac.nz>
Subject: difficult employers
CC:
hi Chris and all the members, be assured of our support for
your
decision to oppose employers demands. You are many with one
voice, while the employer is isolated. We will be watching
developments and scanning our email Kia Kaha Robin Holdsworth
chair Waikato Poly
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Keep up the good fight! Best of luck from up the hill,
(Was very intersted to read Dr K's
comments about class in the ODT earlier this week and then followed
the
next day by news of this strike. A neat example of the reality
that
working
class struggles aren't just something that is part of people's
individual
childhoods, even if the ODT portrays them as such)
I am writing to express my support for the Polytech staff.
I watched them
march past our doorstep on Albany St, and admire their commitment
to take
this action.
Unfortunately, I am not available to call in and support in
person today,
but I am there in spirit!!!!
You have mine!!!!!
(support that is)
KIA KAHA!
Wishing you a good outcome in your efforts for the staff at
Otago
Polytechnic.
write to support you and the ASTE in their negotiations with
Otago
Polytechnic. If employees of Universities and Ploytechnics are
to survive
in the "user-pays" economy, we have to get out and fight
to make sure our
employeers pays what we're worth. I'm afraid it will take some
unpleasntness to counteract the perception that collegiality=naivete.
All the best,
just a quick note of support for your industrial action. Kia kaha !
We saw the Polytech staff marching past today. I would like
to register my
support for the staff in relation to their strike action. I hope
something
comes of it and wish them well as they continue their action.
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To: 'aste_south@clear.net.nz'
From: Peter Sinclair <peter.sinclair@dce.ac.nz>
Subject:
CC:
You have our heartfelt support. Stick to it! There seems to
be a differing
view to that self-expressed in this morning's ODT than what the
workers are
experiencing
Peter Sinclair
Branch Chair
DCE
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "Martin Lawrence AL" <martin.lawrence@ait.ac.nz>
Subject: Strike action, Otago Polytechnic
CC:
Kia ora Kris
Please convey to ASTE members at Otago Polytechnic:
Be assured that the AIT Branch Executive and members support
you in your courageous actions in fighting for a fair deal not
only for
yourselves but on behalf of all us. We send you our best wishes
and hope for a satisfactory outcome from renewed negotiations.
If you need help we will be there for you.
Kia kaha Martin Lawrence, Branch Chairperson, on behalf
of our Branch Officers and members.
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "Jan Patterson" <jpatterson@unitec.ac.nz>
Subject: Re: Strike Action
CC:
Dear Kris, negotiating team and members of ASTE Otago Polytech
The Branch Exec and ASTE members at UNITEC (Auckland) wish
you strength and unity in your action today and for your stopwork
meeting tomorrow. Good on you for hanging in there - don't give
in!
We're with you every step of the way. YOU CAN DO IT!
All the best
Jan Patterson
Branch Chair on behalf of all ASTE members
PS - hope you enjoy our e-mail greetings card if you manage
to
receive it!
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To: ASTE OTAGO POLYTECH
From: ASTE UNITEC BRANCH <jpatterson@unitec.ac.nz>
Subject: you can do it - from ASTE UNITEC BRANCH
CC:
You have just received an animated greeting card from ASTE
UNITEC BRANCH
You'll see the personal greeting by using the following Web location.
http://www1.bluemountain.com/cards/box6989h/uxa7rktjzpbaee.htm
(Your greeting card will be available for the next 90 days)
There is no charge for this service! :) HAVE a good day and have
fun!
____________________________________________________________
Accessing your card indicates your agreement with our Website
Rules
posted at the bottom of the following Web location: (You're welcome
to send a
card at no charge to someone at this location)
http://www.bluemountain.com/
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "Jane Kelsey" <j.kelsey@auckland.ac.nz>
Subject: <no subject>
CC: INET-DOM:rob.crozier@aus.ac.nz
Dear Kris,
Solidarity greetings from the Association of University Staff.
We understand
the frustration which has prompted your members to strike. Staff
across the
tertiary sector are being left with no choice but to take industrial
action,
to protect not only their own interests, but those of the students
and
country's education system as a whole. We wish you every success
in
achieving your goals. Jane Kelsey, National President, AUS
--
Jane Kelsey
j.kelsey@auckland.ac.nz
ph. 09 373 7599 ext 8006
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "Ken Mackenzie" <kmackenz@mit.manukau.ac.nz>
Subject: Otago Strike Action
CC:
Hi Kris,
Please pass on this message of heartfelt support to Neville and
all
of the members at the Otago Polytechnic from their friends and
colleagues at MIT. We understand that your claim is based on the
'group' settlement. That claim and settlement was moderate and
responsible......you should not be expected to settle for less.
An attack on your Tutor Discretionary Leave is buying into a fight
and losing a great deal of valuable goodwill in the process. I
hope
that youe Chief Executive is getting some sensible advice from
her
colleagues in Napier this week and will return with a fresh approach.
Good Luck....we regret that our support is reduced to this level
in
these enlightened ECA times.
Regards,
Ken Mackenzie.........Branch Chair MIT.
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To: 'aste_south@clear.net.nz'
From: Alastair Robertson <ARobertson@nelpoly.ac.nz>
Subject: Support of the Nelson Branch
CC:
A message to all Otago Polytechnic members from those in Nelson
"Sorry to hear of the mean spirited attitude of your CEO
and Management.
Keep up your resolve, right is on your side. You deserve better
than have to
take industrial action, which decision will not have been made
lightly. We
at Nelson will watch the results of your actions with interest
as our
negotiations start early next month and we also have a negative
and
intransigent management.
Our best wishes in all your efforts.
The Nelson Branch"
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To: 'aste_south@clear.net.nz'
From: Warren Smart <Warren@tairawhiti.ac.nz>
Subject: Message of support for Otago ASTE Branch members taking industrial action
CC:
Dear Otago Polytechnic ASTE Members
Your ASTE colleagues here at the Tairawhiti Branch extend our
wholehearted
support to you in your stand to take industrial action.
Even though we are situated at the other end of the country
we are keeping a
concerned eye on developments down in Otago and hope that events
turn out
for the best. Stay strong and united.
Yours in support
ASTE Tairawhiti Branch Members
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To: Kris Smith
From: "MJP & JMC" <mjp@clear.net.nz>
Subject: Support
CC:
To ASTE members at Otago Polytech.
On behalf of the University of Waikato branch of ASTE I offer
you our
fraternal support and best wishes in your action against the management
of
your institution for a decent employment contract. We here went
through a
similar experience some time ago and can appreciate the your struggle.
Kind regards
Michael Pye
UoW ASTE Branch Chair
C/o Strategic Management and Leadership
mjp@clear.net.nz
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "JILL OVENS" <jill.ovens@ait.ac.nz>
Subject: Strike support
CC:
All power to those of you on the picket line today!
We were very proud to hear your action mentioned on National
Radio this morning.
It is so important that you hold the line against the New Right
policies of your boss. "Flexibility" is just another
word for
exploitation, because the way they apply it is all one way --
their
way.
They will try to portray ASTE members as being in the dark ages
for fighting to hold on to conditions that attempt to control
burgeoning workloads.
But they too should be concerned about quality education. It
makes good business sense for staff to have time to develop the
best quality programmes. Otherwise students will go elsewhere.
It also makes good business sense for employers to pay salaries
that attract the best teachers. Otherwise staff will go elsewhere.
And where would they be without students and without staff?
Kia kaha. We're with you in spirit.
Jill
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: Bryan Butler <bryan.butler@wairarapa.ac.nz>
Subject: Strike Support
CC:
The Wairarapa Community Polytechnic branch of ASTE sends best
wishes to our
striking! colleagues at Otago Polytechnic.
Taking strike action is always a difficult decision to make
and our
thoughts are with you. May your members show solidarity for the
cause and
there be a speedy resolution to the conflict.
Mixing metaphors and languages: Kia Kaha and Nil Bastardo Carborundum.
Bryan Butler, chairman WCP branch, ASTE
Bryan Butler - bryan.butler@wairarapa.ac.nz
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz; Neville Rosborough
From: "Nigel Bowen" <bowenn@csl.northland.ac.nz>
Subject: Otago Polytechnic Strike Action
The Northland Polytechnic branch of ASTE send their Best Wishes
for a successful outcome to your negotiations to the ASTE
members of Otago Polytechnic.
In our experience, the longer the strike continued the greater
the
support for the Union; hang in there for a fair and reasonable
settlement.
We heard about the stop work meeting on the radio today. Good
on yer Kris, you explained the situation very clearly; management's
case sounded very weak to us. Keep up the publicity, the
pressure from the negotiating team and all the membership and
you WILL SUCCEED.
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "Lloyd Woods" <woodsl@admin.chchpoly.ac.nz>
Subject: ASTE Strike
CC:
Hi Chris,heard you on the Radio this morning and came across
well.
Message to Otago Colleagues.
Greetings to you all from your colleagues and friends in
Christchurch. Well done on your continued stance as regards a
reasonable and logical set of working conditions.It may interest
you
that in 1992 the Employers made a big noise in negotiations to
achieve 365 days open and 24 hour per day "like New York".
Faced with reality they had to eventually agree that until 15
million
people live within a hundred miles or so its a stupid idea!!
The demands on you by your 'wandaful ' CEO are equally foolish
(not to mention confrontational ) and YOU are doing the RIGHT
thing!!!!
Congratulations and all the best to you all,
Lloyd Woods on behalf Christchurch Poly Branch
ps--it also concerns me that a 7 day Poly will lead to the likes
of
my Apprentices having to do all off-job training in the weekends
and
at their own expense. In your action you are standing up for many
besides yourself THANK YOU!!
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To: Kris Smith
From: "Peter Franks" <peterf@hq.nzctu.union.org.nz>
Subject: Otago Polytechnic strike
CC: Sharn Riggs
Dear Kris
The Council of Trade Unions supports ASTE members at Otago
Polytechnic in
your strike action today. Please convey best wishes and greetings
to your
members from the Officers and the National Affiliate Council of
the CTU.
Angela Foulkes
Secretary
Council of Trade Unions
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Peter Franks
Communications and Research Officer
NZ Council of Trade Unions
Tel: 64 4 4 385 1334 Fax: 64 4 385 6051
http://www.union.org.nz
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "Marion Norton" <mnorton@eit.ac.nz>
Subject: Goodluck Otago
CC:
Kia ora OTAGO ASTE members
EIT Hawkes Bay Branch send you good wishes and hope that you
have great fortitude in withstanding your employers stance. Don't
let then tell you you're worth less and that you should work harder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers Marion Norton Chairperson EIT
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "Tony Bracefield" <tony.bracefield@cce.ac.nz>
Subject: Support for Strike Action
CC:
Dear All
We here at the Christchurch College of Eductation heartily
support
the action you are taking to a totally unreasonable and provocative
stance from your employer.
All the best in your stand to achieve a respectable outcome.
Tony Bracefield - Chair
On behalf of the ASTE branch of the Christchurch College of
Education
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To: INET-DOM:aste_south@clear.net.nz
From: "Jo Scott" <jo@aste.ac.nz>
Subject: Strike
CC:
27/10/99
Kia ora Kris, members of the negotiating team, amd ASTE members
at Otago
Polytechnic.
Wishing you all strength, resolve, and inner fortitude during
your round of
action.
Kia kaha, kia manawanui e hoa ma
Ma te wa...na Jo
:-) :-) :-)
Jo Scott
Paearataki
ASTE Te Hau Takitini o Aotearoa
National Office
PO Box 27-141
Wellington
ph: 04-8015098
fax: 04-3858826