“It is my pleasure to endorse the Thrive for USYD team in the upcoming NTEU election. The thrive team are committed unionists who want to engage with all staff on campus to build a strong, more inclusive union.”
— Dan Smith (he/him), Student Experience Programs Coordinator, The University of Sydney Business School
“I fully endorse Maryanne Large & the Thrive team. I know first hand the depth of their fight for justice, working towards ensuring a better University by advocating for a safer working environment for all staff. They act not by taking the easy way, but by having the difficult conversations to ensure a representative voice is shared with Management.”
— Katie Moore, Sydney Policy Lab. Wiradyuri citizen & University of Sydney alumni
“I’m honoured to endorse Thrive in the upcoming elections. Thrive is an experienced and dedicated group of unionists committed to winning improved conditions for all staff and representing all faculties across the University. Thrive are constructive and effective, willing to work with everyone in the NTEU to achieve real outcomes. They won’t just talk, they will deliver.”
— Professor Tim Stephens, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney (and former member of the NTEU Branch Committee)
“I urge you all to vote in the upcoming NTEU elections. Make sure your voice is heard. I will be voting for the THRIVE team, led by Maryanne Large. I support this team because I trust them. I have worked with Maryanne for some years, and have great respect for her and the team. She listens, is courageous, creates thoughtful solutions and is a skilled mediator. I believe that this team will ensure we grow a Union that is inclusive, progressive and constructive. There are so many challenges facing us academics at the University. We need people we trust to tackle these challenges in a way that will bring real change.”
— Professor Kathryn Refshauge, Sydney School of Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine and Health
“I fully support the Thrive team. They are an experienced and dedicated group of committed unionists who will work hard to achieve positive outcomes for our staff and our University.”
— Professor Marian Baird. Professor of Gender and Employment Relations, Sydney Business School
“I urge you all to vote in the upcoming NTEU elections. Make sure your voice is heard. I will be voting for the THRIVE team, led by Maryanne Large. I support this team because I trust them. I have worked with Maryanne for some years, and have great respect for her and the team. She listens, is courageous, creates thoughtful solutions and is a skilled mediator. I believe that this team will ensure we grow a Union that is inclusive, progressive and constructive. There are so many challenges facing us academics at the University. We need people we trust to tackle these challenges in a way that will bring real change.”
— Professor Kathryn Refshauge, Sydney School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine and Health
“I’m honoured to endorse Thrive in the upcoming elections. Thrive is an experienced and dedicated group of unionists committed to winning improved conditions for all staff and representing all faculties across the University. Thrive are constructive and effective, willing to work with everyone in the NTEU to achieve real outcomes. They won’t just talk, they will deliver.”
— Professor Tim Stephens, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney (and former member of the NTEU Branch Committee)