Erica Fischer
@ericafd.bsky.social
Academic union activist in NS 🌊 | immigrant and precarious worker | PT Faculty | CUPE 3912 Exec | puma, gator y husky
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Erica Fischer
@ericafd.bsky.social
· Nov 17
If you know other people, faculty associations/unions in #Canada that are on bsky, please let me know so I can add them. Thanks! 😊
go.bsky.app/6pAv8PV
#cdnpse #canlab
go.bsky.app/6pAv8PV
#cdnpse #canlab
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"Education International affirms that academic freedom, trade union rights, and international solidarity are not privileges; they are fundamental rights protected under international law."
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3200...
@caut.bsky.social @eduinternational.bsky.social
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3200...
@caut.bsky.social @eduinternational.bsky.social
Education International denounces the blocking of high level delegation to Palestine
Education International strongly condemns the decision by the Israeli occupation authorities to prevent a delegation of education leaders from entering Palestine, detaining delegation members for hour...
www.ei-ie.org
January 25, 2026 at 11:23 AM
"Education International affirms that academic freedom, trade union rights, and international solidarity are not privileges; they are fundamental rights protected under international law."
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3200...
@caut.bsky.social @eduinternational.bsky.social
www.ei-ie.org/en/item/3200...
@caut.bsky.social @eduinternational.bsky.social
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Solidarity with LUFA! www.sudbury.com/columns/gues...
Opinion: The reasons behind the strike, in the words of a Laurentian faculty member
Elizabeth Carlson-Manathara, an associate professor at Laurentian University, explains why faculty has taken the step of walking off the job and, as many can imagine, LU’s insolvency and its fallout i...
www.sudbury.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Solidarity with LUFA! www.sudbury.com/columns/gues...
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Exactly this.
“First and foremost, post-secondary education has been chronically and increasingly underfunded over the past several decades, forcing universities to rely on increased tuition and other forms of revenue to make up for decreased public funding.”
“First and foremost, post-secondary education has been chronically and increasingly underfunded over the past several decades, forcing universities to rely on increased tuition and other forms of revenue to make up for decreased public funding.”
Bill 12 misses the real cost crisis in Nova Scotia universities
By Genevieve Boulet and Nathaniel Street
By Genevieve Boulet and Nathaniel Street
Bill 12 misses the real cost crisis in Nova Scotia universities - Halifax Examiner
The bill directs its strongest tools toward academic restructuring while bypassing scrutiny of how universities are funded, governed, and managed financially. If sustainability is the objective, then ...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
January 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Exactly this.
“First and foremost, post-secondary education has been chronically and increasingly underfunded over the past several decades, forcing universities to rely on increased tuition and other forms of revenue to make up for decreased public funding.”
“First and foremost, post-secondary education has been chronically and increasingly underfunded over the past several decades, forcing universities to rely on increased tuition and other forms of revenue to make up for decreased public funding.”
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It is official. As of 12:01am, LUFA members will officially be on strike for a better, stronger university. 📢
Together we will win the contract we deserve. 🪧
Together we will win the contract we deserve. 🪧
January 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Members of @lufappul.bsky.social have taken to the picket lines following months of negotiations.
LUFA members have endured years of instability and made extraordinary sacrifices following the university’s unprecedented use of the CCAA.
Read more: www.caut.ca/news/laurent...
LUFA members have endured years of instability and made extraordinary sacrifices following the university’s unprecedented use of the CCAA.
Read more: www.caut.ca/news/laurent...
Laurentian University academic staff on strike - CAUT
Members of LUFA have taken to the picket lines to achieve a fair contract, following months of negotiations.
www.caut.ca
January 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Members of @lufappul.bsky.social have taken to the picket lines following months of negotiations.
LUFA members have endured years of instability and made extraordinary sacrifices following the university’s unprecedented use of the CCAA.
Read more: www.caut.ca/news/laurent...
LUFA members have endured years of instability and made extraordinary sacrifices following the university’s unprecedented use of the CCAA.
Read more: www.caut.ca/news/laurent...
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This side of America is awesome. For so many Americans, when their neighbours are under attack, this is how they respond.
BREAKING: Massive Crowds of Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, Minnesota as we speak. The tide is turning. America is Fed Up.
Americans should be fighting back against what is happening in this country. Having masked, secret police shooting people, breaking into homes and cars, is NOT normal.
Americans should be fighting back against what is happening in this country. Having masked, secret police shooting people, breaking into homes and cars, is NOT normal.
January 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
This side of America is awesome. For so many Americans, when their neighbours are under attack, this is how they respond.
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So, to recap:
Guns don’t kill people
People with guns don’t kill people
But persuasive speech about people with guns who kill people? That kills people.
Guns don’t kill people
People with guns don’t kill people
But persuasive speech about people with guns who kill people? That kills people.
U.S. House Speaker blames 'rhetoric' against law enforcement after woman killed by ICE
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, reacted to the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, saying it appeared to him from video he watched that the driver who wa...
www.cbc.ca
January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
So, to recap:
Guns don’t kill people
People with guns don’t kill people
But persuasive speech about people with guns who kill people? That kills people.
Guns don’t kill people
People with guns don’t kill people
But persuasive speech about people with guns who kill people? That kills people.
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NDP denounces the illegal attack of Trump against the venezuelian regime. Latin America is not owned by the USA and it’s not its playground. International law and the people’s right to self determination exists. The liberal government should clearly defend these principles. #NDP @ndp.ca #cdnpoli
January 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Le NPD dénonce l’attaque illégale de Trump contre le régime du Vénézuéla. L’Amérique latine n’est ni la propriété, ni le terrain de jeu des USA. Le droit des peuples à l’autodétermination existe tout comme le droit international. Le gouvernement libéral doit défendre ces principes. @npd.ca #NPD
January 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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« I have coworkers who are homeless, who live in their cars or sleep on friends’ couches, because they aren’t being paid enough to afford rent,” CUPE 1259 President Dawn Vardy said. These are long term care workers, severely underpaid. An essential public service. #nspoli @cupens.bsky.social
Union filing for conciliation as long term care talks with province break down
The union representing some long term care workers is beginning the process of filing for conciliation as it says talks broke down on Monday with the provincial government. In a news release, CUPE say...
halifax.citynews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
« I have coworkers who are homeless, who live in their cars or sleep on friends’ couches, because they aren’t being paid enough to afford rent,” CUPE 1259 President Dawn Vardy said. These are long term care workers, severely underpaid. An essential public service. #nspoli @cupens.bsky.social
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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...
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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Choirs for Change Concerts in support of the #Halifax Refugee Clinic.
Concerts are on Saturday November 29 (7:30PM) and Sunday November 30 (4:00PM). Tickets and details are here - thank you!
Saturday:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Sunday:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Saturday:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Sunday:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Choirs for Change presents: A Safe Place to Land November 29
Choirs for Change is proud to present A Safe Place to Land, a joint concert experience with Polaris and Astra.The programme tells a story of journeys undertaken and new places found, told through a bl...
www.zeffy.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Choirs for Change Concerts in support of the #Halifax Refugee Clinic.
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In honour of @cupe3912.bsky.social and all the unions in #nspse and beyond who pushed back and smacked down overweening management and their consultant handlers this year:
Aretha Franklin - Respect (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Aretha Franklin
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November 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
In honour of @cupe3912.bsky.social and all the unions in #nspse and beyond who pushed back and smacked down overweening management and their consultant handlers this year:
Thank you for all your support in making this possible, @cupescfp.bsky.social, @cupens.bsky.social, @caut.bsky.social, @cautdefencefund.bsky.social! We went from being the lowest paid in the region to being among the highest paid! 🎉🤩 😎
#CDNPSE #canlab
#CDNPSE #canlab
November 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Thank you for all your support in making this possible, @cupescfp.bsky.social, @cupens.bsky.social, @caut.bsky.social, @cautdefencefund.bsky.social! We went from being the lowest paid in the region to being among the highest paid! 🎉🤩 😎
#CDNPSE #canlab
#CDNPSE #canlab
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We are happy to announce that SMU PT Faculty members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Members will return to work and classes will resume on Monday.
Congratulations everyone!
#cdnpse #canlab
@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
Congratulations everyone!
#cdnpse #canlab
@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We are happy to announce that SMU PT Faculty members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Members will return to work and classes will resume on Monday.
Congratulations everyone!
#cdnpse #canlab
@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
Congratulations everyone!
#cdnpse #canlab
@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
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"They [international researchers] are being welcomed to a system that is facing a funding crisis, where existing researchers are struggling," Robin Whitaker, CAUT President.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"They [international researchers] are being welcomed to a system that is facing a funding crisis, where existing researchers are struggling," Robin Whitaker, CAUT President.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Coverage of the SMU tentative agreement in CTV today:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
Part-time faculty, Saint Mary’s University reach tentative deal; classes could resume Monday
Part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University, who have been on strike for three weeks, have reached a tentative agreement over wages and vacation pay.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Coverage of the SMU tentative agreement in CTV today:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
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SMU Part-Time Faculty have a tentative agreement! SMU PT members, check your email for more information.
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
SMU Part-Time Faculty have a tentative agreement! SMU PT members, check your email for more information.
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
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REVISED picketing schedule for Thursday, November 13:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Regular picketing at SMU and MSVU sites. ALL members are invited to join the MSVU line to support the negotiation committee as they continue to fight for a fair contract.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Regular picketing at SMU and MSVU sites. ALL members are invited to join the MSVU line to support the negotiation committee as they continue to fight for a fair contract.
November 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
REVISED picketing schedule for Thursday, November 13:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Regular picketing at SMU and MSVU sites. ALL members are invited to join the MSVU line to support the negotiation committee as they continue to fight for a fair contract.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Regular picketing at SMU and MSVU sites. ALL members are invited to join the MSVU line to support the negotiation committee as they continue to fight for a fair contract.
Reposted by Erica Fischer
The employer and SMU CUPE 3912 Part-Time Faculty return to the Bargaining Table today.
We trust that the SMU Senior Admin and BOG will offer a fair deal so SMU students can get back into the classrooms next week and PT Faculty can be appropriately respected.
#solidarity
We trust that the SMU Senior Admin and BOG will offer a fair deal so SMU students can get back into the classrooms next week and PT Faculty can be appropriately respected.
#solidarity
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The employer and SMU CUPE 3912 Part-Time Faculty return to the Bargaining Table today.
We trust that the SMU Senior Admin and BOG will offer a fair deal so SMU students can get back into the classrooms next week and PT Faculty can be appropriately respected.
#solidarity
We trust that the SMU Senior Admin and BOG will offer a fair deal so SMU students can get back into the classrooms next week and PT Faculty can be appropriately respected.
#solidarity
#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow
#cdnpse #canlab @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social
#cdnpse #canlab @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social
The wage increase that SMU Part-Time Faculty are striking for is in line with what comparable universities pay their part-timers...and, more importantly, help these workers meet the ever-increasing cost of living!
Sign here in support: http://forourfuture.ca/
Sign here in support: http://forourfuture.ca/
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
SMU's upcoming Wellness Week doesn't do what a good collective agreement will—address real material issues, like low pay and stress from late contracts. We need a fair contract for a healthy workplace, not #UnfairWork!
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow
@cupe3912.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
@cupe3912.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Today 36 years ago, the Berlin Wall came down. The Eastern German people had stood up against oppression and dictatorship all year and the pressure became too big. The rest is history. Never say the people don't have power. I remember those images and being reunited with our Eastern German cousins ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today 36 years ago, the Berlin Wall came down. The Eastern German people had stood up against oppression and dictatorship all year and the pressure became too big. The rest is history. Never say the people don't have power. I remember those images and being reunited with our Eastern German cousins ❤️