Endorsement: Mike Beggs

Political Economy Department

In branch work over the last few years it has become clear to me that USyd management is absolutely cynical in dealing with the union and staff. Managers speak in glib spin, while presenting a brick wall in negotiations over anything that matters. They take advantage of naive goodwill while wearing down opposition. In my view RAFA has the right strategy for this hostile industrial environment. It is not enough to preach to the converted hardcore – winning requires us to broaden our reach. RAFA has the sharp analysis, organising skills and incredible amount of energy it takes to do this work. They reflect and speak to the diversity of our colleagues, among whom secure academics with 40-40-20 loads are a diminishing proportion. I have found RAFA the most reliable allies in these difficult times.