Endorsements
I have worked closely with Damien Cahill over the past 2.5 years in my capacity as NSW Division President and Macquarie Branch President.
Through his work as NSW Division Assistant Secretary, Damien has displayed a staunch commitment to building the union and progressing the interests of members. I strongly endorse Damien’s nomination for NSW Division Secretary.
– Nikki Balnave, President, NTEU Macquarie University Branch
Damien Cahill is an excellent candidate for NTEU NSW Division Secretary.
Damien is a committed unionist and has worked tirelessly for workplace justice both as a rank and file member of the NTEU and more recently as NSW Division Assistant Secretary. Damien offers experience, dedication and enthusiasm combined with a supportive and inclusive approach to union business and to the running of the NSW Division.
– Sarah Attfield, Acting President, NTEU UTS Branch
Damien Cahill is a great candidate for NTEU NSW Division Secretary.
He is committed to the NTEU and has worked tirelessly for workplace reforms and justice including as a regular member but also more recently as NSW Division Assistant Secretary. Good on him for putting his hand up to take on this important role.
– Fiona Probyn-Rapsey, President, NTEU University of Wollongong Branch
Damien Cahill has provided invaluable organising, media, parliamentary and other assistance to the Charles Sturt University branch in our battle to resist cuts to regional university jobs and services.
He is also demonstrating leadership in the revitalisation of delegate and member participation structures as crucial components of a stronger organising union. I commend Damien Cahill to you for the role of NSW Division State Secretary.
– Helen Masterman-Smith, President, NTEU CSU Branch
As NSW Assistant State Secretary, Damien has provided intellectual and practical leadership of the union in its most testing period.
His energetic planning and preparation for the next round of bargaining is driven by his commitment to protecting and extending our hard won pay and conditions. He will support all our efforts to take on the employers.
– Sarah Gregson, President, NTEU UNSW Branch
I’ve worked alongside Damien in the NTEU for years – first as a fellow member of the University of Sydney Branch Committee, and more recently in his role as Assistant Secretary.
Damien has experience at all levels of the union – from helping individual members with their industrial issues to leading campus campaigns and participating in the National Executive. He has a deep understanding of universities and university workers. He has a sharp analysis of the issues currently facing our sector. He has a passionate commitment to changing our sector for the better by building the power of our union. And perhaps most importantly, he has a rigorous approach to working with members in the development and implementation of organising strategies that can build our power. We’re lucky to have someone this good standing to be our State Secretary after Michael Thomson’s departure … vote for Damien!
– Kurt Iveson, President, NTEU University of Sydney Branch
The next period will be difficult for universities and the movement alike.
As an experienced activist, Damien is well placed to lead NSW Division to navigate what lies ahead, internally to the NTEU, across the sector, and politically. While having a robust strategic campaign focus, I have found Damien to have a strong understanding and empathy for our local branch issues, which for us are sometimes unique to that of the metropolitan universities. I believe Damien’s collaborative approach will lead to positive outcomes for members and the NTEU into the future. Please join me in supporting Damien Cahill for State Secretary.
– Dan Conway, President, NTEU University of Newcastle Branch
I’d like to endorse Damien Cahill for NTEU NSW Division Secretary.
Damien brings experience, transparency and a clarity of vision to his work within the union. I trust in the leadership advice Damien has provided me during my time as a branch official and national councillor within the NTEU, and I strongly believe in the values he represents.
– Reef Gaha, General Staff Vice President, NTEU UNSW Branch
I've worked closely with Damien as a member of NTEU State Council and National Executive and he has demonstrated a deep commitment to growing our union and building union power.
He's a strategic thinker, an honest and forthright communicator, open to new ways of working, and consistently aims to bring people together to tackle the issues at hand. At a time of enormous challenges for the NTEU, these are exactly the leadership qualities we need in our union. I happily endorse his candidacy for NSW Division Secretary.
– Vince Caughley, UTS Branch President, NTEU National Executive
I encourage all NTEU members to vote for and support Damien Cahill as NSW NTEU State Secretary in the upcoming elections.
Damien has been a voice for activity and membership campaigning. Damien became the NSW Assistant Secretary in 2018. Since then, the Division has grown, we have worked together to build membership. This leaves us in a strong position for the next round of bargaining
Vote for Damien.
– Michael Thomson, NSW Division Secretary