Tina Smith: Tertiary Education Union president says now is not the right time for AUT to cut staff
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
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Show Notes
Potential job losses at AUT are being seen as a tragedy for staff and students.
Up to 230 staff could be cut.
A drop in student numbers and growing economic pressures are being cited as the reason for the proposed restructure.
The Tertiary Education Union says there seems to be too much focus on business outcomes rather than academic ones.
President Tina Smith told Kate Hawkesby this isn't the right time to be doing it.
She says with our skill shortage at the moment we need educated people.
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