The National Tertiary Education Union: A Most Unlikely Union

The book explores the significant role of the NTEU since its establishment in 1993, highlighting its achievements in advocating for substantial reforms in higher education amidst challenges like reduced public funding and increasing job insecurity. John O'Brien emphasizes the union's potential to positively influence not just its members, but society at large, showcasing the broader impact of collective bargaining and union activism in addressing contemporary issues in the sector.