"Our members are used to not being listened to at work. Our union should be a place where their voices can be heard. Thor will be a strong voice for rank and file members locally and nationally. I endorse him wholeheartedly and encourage you to vote for him."
NTEU WA Division President Dr Richard Hamilton
"I want Thor to be the next WA Division Secretary. Over the years, he has proved to be smart and quick on his feet in challenging poor management decisions. He cares about university workers, especially the most vulnerable, and demands that their rights be respected and their voices heard. We need his strength, intelligence and authentic commitment at the centre of the NTEU to improve work conditions at tertiary institutions in Western Australia."
NTEU Curtin Vice President (General Staff) Sian Flynne
“Thor Kerr has a solid track record of working towards social justice in Western Australia, as demonstrated through his years of research collaboration with the Nyoongar Tent Embassy and volunteer work with the NTEU at Curtin. I will vote for Thor to bring his deep commitment and activist energy to the WA Division Secretary role at the NTEU. I trust other members will take the time to get informed about the election, and vote for Thor too.”
Curtin NTEU Committee Member (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Frederick Yasso
"Thor is an engaged unionist and activist with a dynamic and compassionate politics. Thor is dedicated to engaging staff and students - in a classroom, in bargaining, or on the steps of parliament - on a range of social issues that represent what the NTEU fights for."
NTEU Curtin Committee Member (Casual Employee) Dr Madison Magladry
"Thor is well respected in the academic community for his leadership, professionalism and commitment to social issues. His vigour and sensitivity in working with a range of people are greatly admired. Thor is the definitely the person you want on your side."
Associate Professor Panizza Allmark, Edit Cowan University
"Thor has worked with the Curtin Student Guild to establish a partnership of Curtin unions. He has brought experience, knowledge and insight that has helped us navigate the university’s inner workings and effectively resist changes like staff cuts and forced online learning."
Curtin Guild President Jesse Naylor Zambrano
"Thor has always stood firmly shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues, was extraordinarily patient to resolve issues with all of his energy and empathised with whatever problems we had with university management. What makes extraordinarily special is that he always dared to raise his voice against mismanagement, staff exploitation, and unfair treatment. I still remember quite a few occasions where he took justice to the highest levels of university management - in his personal time, and risking his own position - where others simply would have stood down. This makes him special! In this position, he will always have an open ear for us and fight idealistically for academic rights locally here in Western Australia."
Dr Artur Lugmayr
“In my time as a sessional academic at Curtin, Thor’s advocacy was visible, impactful, and uplifting. He consistently spoke for and alongside casual staff, and he was always able to articulate, with clarity and force, his knowledge and experience. Thor is fired by fairness and equity in the workplace, and that meant—and means—a tremendous amount in such a precarious moment as this.”
Dr Daniel Juckes, University of Western Australia
NTEU WA Division President Dr Richard Hamilton
"I want Thor to be the next WA Division Secretary. Over the years, he has proved to be smart and quick on his feet in challenging poor management decisions. He cares about university workers, especially the most vulnerable, and demands that their rights be respected and their voices heard. We need his strength, intelligence and authentic commitment at the centre of the NTEU to improve work conditions at tertiary institutions in Western Australia."
NTEU Curtin Vice President (General Staff) Sian Flynne
“Thor Kerr has a solid track record of working towards social justice in Western Australia, as demonstrated through his years of research collaboration with the Nyoongar Tent Embassy and volunteer work with the NTEU at Curtin. I will vote for Thor to bring his deep commitment and activist energy to the WA Division Secretary role at the NTEU. I trust other members will take the time to get informed about the election, and vote for Thor too.”
Curtin NTEU Committee Member (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Frederick Yasso
"Thor is an engaged unionist and activist with a dynamic and compassionate politics. Thor is dedicated to engaging staff and students - in a classroom, in bargaining, or on the steps of parliament - on a range of social issues that represent what the NTEU fights for."
NTEU Curtin Committee Member (Casual Employee) Dr Madison Magladry
"Thor is well respected in the academic community for his leadership, professionalism and commitment to social issues. His vigour and sensitivity in working with a range of people are greatly admired. Thor is the definitely the person you want on your side."
Associate Professor Panizza Allmark, Edit Cowan University
"Thor has worked with the Curtin Student Guild to establish a partnership of Curtin unions. He has brought experience, knowledge and insight that has helped us navigate the university’s inner workings and effectively resist changes like staff cuts and forced online learning."
Curtin Guild President Jesse Naylor Zambrano
"Thor has always stood firmly shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues, was extraordinarily patient to resolve issues with all of his energy and empathised with whatever problems we had with university management. What makes extraordinarily special is that he always dared to raise his voice against mismanagement, staff exploitation, and unfair treatment. I still remember quite a few occasions where he took justice to the highest levels of university management - in his personal time, and risking his own position - where others simply would have stood down. This makes him special! In this position, he will always have an open ear for us and fight idealistically for academic rights locally here in Western Australia."
Dr Artur Lugmayr
“In my time as a sessional academic at Curtin, Thor’s advocacy was visible, impactful, and uplifting. He consistently spoke for and alongside casual staff, and he was always able to articulate, with clarity and force, his knowledge and experience. Thor is fired by fairness and equity in the workplace, and that meant—and means—a tremendous amount in such a precarious moment as this.”
Dr Daniel Juckes, University of Western Australia