Andrea Lamont-Mills – USQ Branch President & National Executive Ordinary Member

Having worked with Ruth as a fellow National Executive member since 2021 I have seen Ruth fight tirelessly and determinely for professional staff, bringing to that fight her vast experience across several Victorian universities. At every point Ruth stands up for professional staff, and the work that they do, to be recognised, valued and respected. This is no only at the universities at which they work but also within the union. Ruth is passionate and fierce in her determination to raise women's voices in the union. What I deeply admire and value in Ruth is how she seeks to identify and actively support the next generation of amazing women activists, such as the new Victorian representatives on the Women's Action Committee. This support extends to the union women she works with. Ruth enacts solidarity in all her actions as she understands deeply what binds us as unionists is our solidarity to the cause. It is my great pleasure to support Ruth's nomination for Division Assistant Secretary.