Dalhousie Faculty Association
@dalfaculty.bsky.social
representing 1000+ professors, instructors, librarians and counsellors at Dalhousie University
The info and petition below concerns arrested academics in Iran. Please consider signing/sharing it with colleagues.
Writers and Scholars Arrested and Held Incommunicado in Iran:
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Link to petition:
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Writers and Scholars Arrested and Held Incommunicado in Iran:
iranhumanrights.org/2025/11/writ...
Link to petition:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Writers and Scholars Arrested and Held Incommunicado in Iran
Whereabouts Unknown, No Contact with Families or Lawyers Iranian Authorities' Attack on Intellectuals Meant to Silence Any Independent Thought November 6, 2025 — In a coordinated operation targeting m...
iranhumanrights.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The info and petition below concerns arrested academics in Iran. Please consider signing/sharing it with colleagues.
Writers and Scholars Arrested and Held Incommunicado in Iran:
iranhumanrights.org/2025/11/writ...
Link to petition:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Writers and Scholars Arrested and Held Incommunicado in Iran:
iranhumanrights.org/2025/11/writ...
Link to petition:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Contract Academic Staff - they publish, mentor, innovate - all on precarious contracts. More than 80% of CAS surveyed consider their work vital to their university’s mission. Let’s treat it that way. #FairEmploymentWeek#[email protected] @dalfaculty.bsky.social@cupe3912.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Contract Academic Staff - they publish, mentor, innovate - all on precarious contracts. More than 80% of CAS surveyed consider their work vital to their university’s mission. Let’s treat it that way. #FairEmploymentWeek#[email protected] @dalfaculty.bsky.social@cupe3912.bsky.social
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Tomorrow morning, October 24, 2025, we are having two rallies for our striking members:
At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway
At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street
At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway
At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street
October 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Tomorrow morning, October 24, 2025, we are having two rallies for our striking members:
At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway
At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street
At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway
At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street
During CAUT Fair Employment Week, @cupe3912.bsky.social colleagues at MSVU are on strike, and those at SMU are in conciliation, all fighting for a fair deal. It's time for universities to step up and properly recognize the value of those on precarious employment. #MakeItFair
It’s #FairEmploymentWeek & @cupe3912.bsky.social are on strike seeking: fair employment. CAS research, build community & teach. Yet over half juggle multiple contracts to make ends meet. Imagine the potential if their work was valued with fair pay & stability. #MakeItFair#ANSUTstandswithCAS
October 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
During CAUT Fair Employment Week, @cupe3912.bsky.social colleagues at MSVU are on strike, and those at SMU are in conciliation, all fighting for a fair deal. It's time for universities to step up and properly recognize the value of those on precarious employment. #MakeItFair
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To recognize Mi'kmaq History Month, DFA is hosting a virtual discussion with Curtis Michael, Assistant Prof of Indigenous Studies @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Open to all! Join us Wed, Oct 29 at 2:30 pm (AST). For the zoom link, email DFA Communications Officer [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
To recognize Mi'kmaq History Month, DFA is hosting a virtual discussion with Curtis Michael, Assistant Prof of Indigenous Studies @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Open to all! Join us Wed, Oct 29 at 2:30 pm (AST). For the zoom link, email DFA Communications Officer [email protected]
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Screenshot and share this post to to your own page and tag MSVU and tell them CUPE 3912 Part-Time Academics deserve a fair deal now!
October 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Screenshot and share this post to to your own page and tag MSVU and tell them CUPE 3912 Part-Time Academics deserve a fair deal now!
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Behind every inspired student is a dedicated educator. Contract academic staff teach up to 50% of undergrad courses in some faculties, shaping the future despite uncertain working conditions. Let’s value their contributions. #ANSUTstandswithCAS @dalfaculty.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Behind every inspired student is a dedicated educator. Contract academic staff teach up to 50% of undergrad courses in some faculties, shaping the future despite uncertain working conditions. Let’s value their contributions. #ANSUTstandswithCAS @dalfaculty.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
It's @caut.bsky.social Fair Employment Week. Becca Babcock, LTA @dalhousieu.bsky.social "I'd like to focus on my students, rather than worry about unemployment." Short-term contracts for long-term needs weaken the academic environment. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It's @caut.bsky.social Fair Employment Week. Becca Babcock, LTA @dalhousieu.bsky.social "I'd like to focus on my students, rather than worry about unemployment." Short-term contracts for long-term needs weaken the academic environment. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
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Contract faculty bring the world into the classroom — with research expertise, fresh perspectives, and lived experience. Yet more than 60% lack job security beyond a single term. Fair work for them means stronger education for everyone. #FairEmploymentWeek #MakeItFair #ANSUTstandswithCAS
October 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Contract faculty bring the world into the classroom — with research expertise, fresh perspectives, and lived experience. Yet more than 60% lack job security beyond a single term. Fair work for them means stronger education for everyone. #FairEmploymentWeek #MakeItFair #ANSUTstandswithCAS
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Every year, contract academic staff teach thousands of students, & bring passion, expertise, & innovation to university classrooms. Nearly one-third of faculty appointments in Nova Scotia are on short-term contracts—but their impact is lasting. #MakeItFair #ANSUTstandswithCAS
October 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Every year, contract academic staff teach thousands of students, & bring passion, expertise, & innovation to university classrooms. Nearly one-third of faculty appointments in Nova Scotia are on short-term contracts—but their impact is lasting. #MakeItFair #ANSUTstandswithCAS
To recognize Mi'kmaq History Month, DFA is hosting a virtual discussion with Curtis Michael, Assistant Prof of Indigenous Studies @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Open to all! Join us Wed, Oct 29 at 2:30 pm (AST). For the zoom link, email DFA Communications Officer [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
To recognize Mi'kmaq History Month, DFA is hosting a virtual discussion with Curtis Michael, Assistant Prof of Indigenous Studies @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Open to all! Join us Wed, Oct 29 at 2:30 pm (AST). For the zoom link, email DFA Communications Officer [email protected]
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Please sign to support part-time academics and teaching assistants at Dalhousie! #KeepDalStrong @dalfaculty.bsky.social
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October 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Please sign to support part-time academics and teaching assistants at Dalhousie! #KeepDalStrong @dalfaculty.bsky.social
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Just gonna leave this here for the @dalhousie.bsky.social admin as a reminder of how they might better think about their current situation and jobs.
No Dal without @dalfaculty.bsky.social and we will bring the school forward.
#KeepDalStrong
No Dal without @dalfaculty.bsky.social and we will bring the school forward.
#KeepDalStrong
October 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Just gonna leave this here for the @dalhousie.bsky.social admin as a reminder of how they might better think about their current situation and jobs.
No Dal without @dalfaculty.bsky.social and we will bring the school forward.
#KeepDalStrong
No Dal without @dalfaculty.bsky.social and we will bring the school forward.
#KeepDalStrong
Leslie Kenwell, Dental Hygiene LTA at dalhousieu.bsky.social - "My most recent 2yr term ended June 30. I have been granted a 1yr term extension - not a reappointment - with no promise of anything after that. My precariousness has increased." @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social #KeepDalStrong
October 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Leslie Kenwell, Dental Hygiene LTA at dalhousieu.bsky.social - "My most recent 2yr term ended June 30. I have been granted a 1yr term extension - not a reappointment - with no promise of anything after that. My precariousness has increased." @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social #KeepDalStrong
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Panelists:
Dr. Karen Foster, Associate Dean of Research, Dalhousie University, will revisit her research on #CAS in #NovaScotia and #Canada, and offer her thoughts on what has changed, tactics and trends we are seeing employers use in dealing with CAS.
#cdnpse #canlab @dalfaculty.bsky.social
Dr. Karen Foster, Associate Dean of Research, Dalhousie University, will revisit her research on #CAS in #NovaScotia and #Canada, and offer her thoughts on what has changed, tactics and trends we are seeing employers use in dealing with CAS.
#cdnpse #canlab @dalfaculty.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Panelists:
Dr. Karen Foster, Associate Dean of Research, Dalhousie University, will revisit her research on #CAS in #NovaScotia and #Canada, and offer her thoughts on what has changed, tactics and trends we are seeing employers use in dealing with CAS.
#cdnpse #canlab @dalfaculty.bsky.social
Dr. Karen Foster, Associate Dean of Research, Dalhousie University, will revisit her research on #CAS in #NovaScotia and #Canada, and offer her thoughts on what has changed, tactics and trends we are seeing employers use in dealing with CAS.
#cdnpse #canlab @dalfaculty.bsky.social
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Dalhousie’s admin has lost the damn plot. Let’s be clear, while provincial funding needs to be increased to help our universities thrive, Boards still have the money to pay employees a fair wage and provide more job security. Dal added $80 million to its cash-in-hand last year alone. #KeepDalStrong
Part-time faculty at 3 N.S. universities could go on strike at end of month
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Part-time faculty at 3 N.S. universities could go on strike at end of month: CUPE
Three Nova Scotia universities could be on the edge of strikes by part-time faculty members if negotiations don’t produce new collective agreements later this month.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Dalhousie’s admin has lost the damn plot. Let’s be clear, while provincial funding needs to be increased to help our universities thrive, Boards still have the money to pay employees a fair wage and provide more job security. Dal added $80 million to its cash-in-hand last year alone. #KeepDalStrong
Great event organized by @ansut.bsky.social ... virtual panel discussion on Mon Oct 20 at 630 pm. Register today to learn about precarious employment in the academic setting.
Join us online on Mon., Oct 20 for a panel discussion highlighting and celebrating contract academic staff. Register: ansut.ca @msvufa.bsky.social @stfxaut.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social @cbufa.bsky.social @dalfaculty.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Great event organized by @ansut.bsky.social ... virtual panel discussion on Mon Oct 20 at 630 pm. Register today to learn about precarious employment in the academic setting.
DFA members Julia M. Wright and Spring Farrell comment on surviving the condensed fall term. dalgazette.com/news/dal-pro... #KeepDalStrong
Dal professors worry about a condensed fall semester
With the fall semester shortened due to the faculty lockout, professors at Dalhousie University are restructuring their courses to fit a condensed schedule.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
DFA members Julia M. Wright and Spring Farrell comment on surviving the condensed fall term. dalgazette.com/news/dal-pro... #KeepDalStrong
Our colleagues at the U of Lethbridge need your support. Join their letter writing campaign for a fair deal. ULFA members are paid an average of 15-20% less than academic staff at comparative institutions, and have some of the worst health benefits in the industry. www.ulfa.ca/take-action/
Take Action – University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA)
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October 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Our colleagues at the U of Lethbridge need your support. Join their letter writing campaign for a fair deal. ULFA members are paid an average of 15-20% less than academic staff at comparative institutions, and have some of the worst health benefits in the industry. www.ulfa.ca/take-action/
This Friday, Oct 3, join CUPE3912 for their rally. Great chance to show solidarity for our colleagues @dalhousieu.bsky.social #KeepDalStrong
October 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This Friday, Oct 3, join CUPE3912 for their rally. Great chance to show solidarity for our colleagues @dalhousieu.bsky.social #KeepDalStrong
Great things happened on the picket lines. But students & faculty belong in the classrooms & labs doing amazing things together. Sept 23! (Found this mug at a thrift store just before the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board filed notice of lockout - today felt like the day to post it) #KeepDalStrong
September 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Great things happened on the picket lines. But students & faculty belong in the classrooms & labs doing amazing things together. Sept 23! (Found this mug at a thrift store just before the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board filed notice of lockout - today felt like the day to post it) #KeepDalStrong
DFA members accepted the agreement/back-to-work protocol. @dalhousieu.bsky.social also ratified. Faculty will be back in the classrooms/labs with students Tuesday. Thanks to our members for their resolve, to students for their support and to unions across Canada for having our backs. #KeepDalStrong
September 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
DFA members accepted the agreement/back-to-work protocol. @dalhousieu.bsky.social also ratified. Faculty will be back in the classrooms/labs with students Tuesday. Thanks to our members for their resolve, to students for their support and to unions across Canada for having our backs. #KeepDalStrong
DFA Members ... Let's show the students how much we appreciated their amazing level of support of our efforts! Join them this Thursday, Sept 18 for Student Sit in On the Quad. #KeepDalStrong
September 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
DFA Members ... Let's show the students how much we appreciated their amazing level of support of our efforts! Join them this Thursday, Sept 18 for Student Sit in On the Quad. #KeepDalStrong
DFA President Dave Westwood with a message for @dalhousieu.bsky.social students. #keepdalstrong @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
DFA President Dave Westwood with a message for @dalhousieu.bsky.social students. #keepdalstrong @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social
DFA President Dave Westwood was a guest on CBC Info Morning today. Great interview! #KeepDalStrong www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
DFA President Dave Westwood was a guest on CBC Info Morning today. Great interview! #KeepDalStrong www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...