A leader who is trusted by members far and wide – from branch activists to the national executive
What my supporters say
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“Ruth’s leadership within the NTEU Third Space Working Group is resulting in a raising of awareness and has the potential to lead to real change for workers”
“I have always found Ruth to be a committed trade unionist who puts the needs of the collective above her own”
“In Ruth’s vision for our union, inclusivity isn't just a slogan – it's a core principle”
“Ruth is considered and well balanced in her approach, to ensure NTEU efforts are best placed to enhance inclusivity and equity of our diverse membership”
“Ruth comes from deep experience at the ‘coalface’ as a university employee in Victoria”
“We need leaders like Ruth who can stand up for smaller and regional unis, where conditions are worst”
“Ruth consults widely and listens to workers across the state, and works constructively with the leadership team to progress change”
“Proven track record of building union power and organising to strengthen our industrial capacity”
“Ruth is not just a leader behind the scenes – Ruth stands with us on the picket lines and at our rallies, showing true solidarity in our fight for fair pay, security, and respect at work”
“Ruth’s lived experience across a diverse range of roles means she has a deep understanding of professional staff issues across the sector”
“Proactive in developing members’ understanding of the challenges faced by ‘third space’ staff, and the ambiguous boundary between professional and academic activities”
“Dedicated to enhancing the rights and conditions of all workers in the tertiary education sector”
“We need strong, collaborative women leaders like Ruth representing and advocating for professional staff in the NTEU”
“Ruth works tirelessly to listen to staff on the ground, to build strong relationships and to fight for the issues that matter most to our members”
“Ruth harnesses her experience and skills working across the sector to promote respect and decent working conditions for professional staff”
“Ruth’s leadership during our successful 2023 Statewide Strike and our bargaining campaign showed her commitment to fighting job cuts, wage stagnation, and heavy workloads”