Levels of insecure employment within the university sector are increasing. Casual and contract staff have no guarantee of on-going employment. However casual and contract workers (both academic and professional staff) make up 50% of the workforce and this figure is probably rising. Casual and contract staff generally have fewer career development and training opportunities. Precarious employment also has adverse effects on income security, mortgages, promotion and workplace security. The poster highlights the plight of casual and other university staff, who face precarious employment.
