University wage thieves ground zero for gig economy
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The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) estimates that the University of Melbourne’s wage underpayment bill could ultimately top $15 million.
More than 1,000 casual academics have received a combined $9.5 million in backpay, and vice-chancellor Duncan Maskell has apologised for the incident.
However, Annette Herrera of the NTEU says Maskell’s apology will “ring hollow” unless he ensures that long-term casual teaching and research staff are given permanent jobs:
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Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness.
Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.