'Punched in the guts': Sacked academics take uni to Fair Work Commission

Two prominent academics from Macquarie University are claiming they were unfairly targeted for redundancy due to their active union involvement. They've taken their case to the Fair Work Commission, asserting that their union activities led to their dismissal. This situation highlights broader concerns about academic freedom and the potential for universities to suppress union advocacy among staff, raising questions about the balance between institutional priorities and employee rights. The case could set a precedent for how union activity is viewed in the academic sector.