After 25 years, what will become of my job at the university?

I AM one of many "casually" employed staff affected by the University of Newcastle's heartless response to the legislation aimed at producing more job security. I will lose what I know as my job.

For almost nine years I have been employed to develop, coordinate and teach in courses that provide prospective teachers with a pathway into a teaching degree through the 50-year-old, award-winning program Open Foundation. My expertise goes beyond that: I am about to rack up my 25^th year work anniversary at the university. That time includes casual and full-time academic work, and casual professional work.