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StFXAUT @stfxaut.bsky.social · Jan 19
The StFXAUT acknowledges it is operating in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people.
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psac-afpc.bsky.social
Cutting 40,000 jobs would be more than just "regrettable": it's bad policy that will hurt workers, their families, and everyone who relies on public services. The budget has passed, it’s packed with austerity measures that hit people hard. We will fight back.
November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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dalfaculty.bsky.social
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
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
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stfx-university.bsky.social
@mackinnonart.bsky.social, StFX / Antigonish’s own award winning editorial cartoonist, will receive an honorary degree this December. More: www.stfx.ca/news/StFX-Br... #stfx
November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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ocufa.bsky.social
(1/4) The Government of Ontario has been interfering systemically and structurally with the Laurentian University Faculty Association’s free and fair collective bargaining rights.
Teal background with a white quote symbol at the top, followed by the words in white, bold text: "The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations and the Canadian Association of University Teachers are both supporting LUFA and will seek intervenor status in this charter challenge." Below the text is an iPhone displaying the CTV News article: Faculty union at Laurentian to make a human rights challenge over pension plan bargaining by Darren MacDonald. Published November 17, 2025 at 12:45PM EST. Teal background with a white quote symbol at the top, followed by the words in white, bold text: "Bargaining belongs to us: not the government, not the courts." Below that in smaller white text the quote is attributed to: "Fabrice Colin, President of the Laurentian University Faculty Association." Taking up the bottom two thirds of the frame, a tablet displays the Sudbury Star article: Laurentian union launches constitutional challenge as contract talks begin by Harold Carmichael. Published November 17, 2025.
November 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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ucu.org.uk
This isn’t “efficiency” it’s an ideological shift towards a Little England university system.

Nottingham is set to become the only Russell Group university with no modern languages or music degrees.

48 courses on the line. We’re fighting it.

www.theguardian.com/education/20...
University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees
Total of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamed
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
stfxaut.bsky.social
Appointment booked!
stfxenglish.bsky.social StFX English Dept @stfxenglish.bsky.social · 7d
Hey Antigonish! There's a blood donor clinic at St Ninian's! It's on this afternoon, tomorrow, and Thursday and there are still lots of open spots.

Pssst, students: free snacks

Make an appointment here www.blood.ca/en/blood/don...
Donating blood or plasma for the first time
Donating blood or plasma is a real action that has a big, positive effect for people across Canada who need your help, and for you.
www.blood.ca
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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eidlin.bsky.social
Belatedly posting last week's interview on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Breakaway with Alison Brunet on the pernicious effects of repeated government intervention in labour disputes, particularly as it relates to the STM negotiations in Montreal:

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2025. All rights reserved.
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
stfxaut.bsky.social
Great news!!
cupe3912.bsky.social CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 10d
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
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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cuasa.ca
ottawacitizen.com/news/uottawa...
uOttawa, Carleton student unions criticize federal study permit cuts
According to budget documents, the federal government plans to slash new study permits by 65 per cent in 2026.
ottawacitizen.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
stfxaut.bsky.social
Pleased to announce that the StFXAUT recently donated $500.00 to the Orange Shirt Society. The donation will be directed to this program: 2026 Graduating Class – Every Child Matters.

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Orange Shirt Society
Pleased to announce that the StFXAUT recently donated $500.00 to the Orange Shirt Society. The donation will be directed to this program: 2026 Graduating Class – Every Child Matters.
www.stfxaut.ca
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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caut.bsky.social
"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/...
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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cupe3912.bsky.social
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
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
stfxaut.bsky.social
On behalf of the StFXAUT, Dr. Michael Follert, Department of Sociology (right), presents a $1,000 cheque to Katerina Allan, Vice-President Mount Saint Vincent for @cupe3912.bsky.social

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StFXAUT Support for CUPE 3912
On behalf of the StFXAUT, Dr. Michael Follert, Department of Sociology (right), presents a $1,000 cheque to Katerina Allan, Vice-President Mount Saint Vincent for CUPE 3912. Read our earlier post to…
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November 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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minibubbly.bsky.social
Dalhousie University part-time faculty gain wage improvements, job security in new deal: union #Halifax #NovaScotia

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
Dalhousie University part-time faculty gain wage improvements, job security in new deal: union
The union representing part-time faculty and teaching assistants at Dalhousie University says their new collective agreement scored “significant improvements” to wages and job security.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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ccpanovascotia.bsky.social
“Fighting for the right to a public university”, written about the Dal Faculty strike, also applies to @cupe3912.bsky.social's strike mandate, which can “be seen as strong resistance to right-wing neoliberal tendencies that strangle universities”.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

#Nspoli
Fighting for the right to a public university - CCPA
The Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) was locked out by the university three weeks ago (August 20th). The DFA’s calls for fair wages and supportive measures for newer and precariously employed facul...
www.policyalternatives.ca
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
stfxaut.bsky.social
The St. Francis Xavier Association of University Teachers is pleased to stand with our colleagues at CUPE 3912 by making a donation of $1000 to support their ongoing efforts to achieve a fair and equitable agreement.
October 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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merschrod.bsky.social
#solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social members at MSVU and SMU who are on strike! Stay safe in the storm! @munfaculty.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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cupe3912.bsky.social
CUPE 3912’s resolution at CUPE National Convention adopted. Read more here: cupe3912.ca/2025/10/28/c...
Success! CUPE 3912 resolution #204 officially supported by CUPE National! This means CUPE has to dedicate resources to lobby all levels of government for increased funding and a national education act and raise public awareness about post secondary workers and to fight cuts to protect our jols. Head to our website to read the full list of adopted resolutions
October 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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ccpanovascotia.bsky.social
VENUE CHANGE: In solidarity with CUPE 3912’s strike action at MSVU, the CCPA-NS Gala Dinner Fundraiser will be moved from MSVU to the NSGEU conference space located at 255 John Savage Avenue in Dartmouth.

#nspoli
Join us for the 17th annual CCPA-NS Gala Dinner fundraiser WHEN: nov. 6th | Doors open at 6 pm WHERE: nsgeu | 255 John Savage Ave, Dartmouth In solidarity with CUPE 3912’s strike action at MSVU, the CCPA-NS Gala Dinner Fundraiser will be moved from MSVU to the NSGEU conference space located at 255 John Savage Avenue in Dartmouth. Guest speaker: Leilani Farha, Global Director, The Shift Musical Guest: The Women Next Door MC: Maggie Rahr, award-winning investigative journalist.
October 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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caut.bsky.social
"Post-secondary education is foundational to Canadian democracy and quality of life."

The @policyalternatives.ca Alternative Federal Budget today is out today and lays out real solutions to protect public and affordable PSE in Canada.

Read more:
Alternative federal budget 2026: Post-secondary education | CCPA
What the Canadian government should do on post-secondary education. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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cupe3912.bsky.social
CBC coverage of MSVU and SMU Part-Time Faculty on strike, featuring an interview with CUPE 3912 President Lauren MacKenzie.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/many-classes-suspended-halifax-universities-part-time-faculty-strike-9.6950234
Many classes suspended at 2 Halifax universities as part-time faculty strike | CBC News
Part-time academic staff at Mount Saint Vincent University went on strike Wednesday, and those at Saint Mary’s University followed suit on Thursday.
www.cbc.ca
October 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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cuasa.ca
CUASA calls on Carleton University to withdraw its “Policy of Institutional Impartiality” and to explicitly reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom as the foundation of teaching, research, and public engagement.

cuasa.ca/letter-to-ca...

@carleton.ca
Letter to Carleton’s President – Institutional Impartiality Policy
cuasa.ca
October 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
stfxaut.bsky.social
#Fairness4CAS #MakeitFair #FEW #FairEmploymentWeek
October 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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defendeducation.bsky.social
Solidarity with our CUPE 3912 colleagues at SMU and MSVU in their efforts to secure fair and equitable contracts. cupe3912.ca/2025/10/22/s...
SMU Part-Time Faculty Officially on Strike Thursday October 23 - CUPE 3912
After a long final day of conciliation, we were unable to reach a fair agreement with our employer, and as of tomorrow morning, Thursday, 23  October, we will officially be on strike. You have already...
cupe3912.ca
October 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
stfxaut.bsky.social
#Fairness4CAS #MakeitFair #FEW #FairEmploymentWeek
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM