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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 17h

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

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 9d

On this day of reflection, remembrance, and action, CAUT, together with academic staff associations, honours the survivors of Canada’s residential school system who endured racism, violence and forced family separation.

Read more: www.caut.ca/news/caut-st...

White text that reads "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30" on a gradient orange background

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 21d

The Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social has reached a tentative agreement with the university administration after last-minute negotiations concluded just after midnight on Tuesday, September 16.

www.caut.ca/news/dfa-rea...

Photo montage of the back of a DFA picketer wearing a #KeepDalStrong T-shirt.

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 27d

Are you a student at @smuhalifax.bsky.social? An alumni? Faculty or staff? A parent? A concerned community member?

Help us avert a #Strike by participating in this letter campaign and sharing it:

win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

@cupe3912.bsky.social
#canlab #cdnpse @caut.bsky.social

New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore

win.newmode.net

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 28d

Join us! Friday September 12 for the Solidarity March starting at the Killam Library on University Avenue. Let's show @dalhousieu.bsky.social Admin and Board a level of solidarity they have not seen before! #keepdalstrong @ansut.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Sep 2

Faculty at the Université Sainte-Anne are an invaluable part of Nova Scotia’s PSE sector. Over 175 people have shared their support for APPBUSA by sending a letter.

📢Send y ours today and tell the Sainte-Anne admin the APPBUSA deserve a fair offer!

✉️Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore

win.newmode.net

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join the rally today (Aug 29) at noon at Killam Library, and send @dalhousieu.bsky.social the message that their B0G needs to bargain fairly. Students, staff and faculty deserve it.

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 28

Dal admin seems to be 'upping the ante' in the dirty tricks category. We stand with @dalfaculty.bsky.social in their fight for a CA that will help LTAs and support members on issues like workload, leaves & access to child-care . #KeepDalStrong

SMUFU @smufu.bsky.social · Aug 28

The kids are ok.
#KeepDalStrong

www.reddit.com/r/Dalhousie/...

From the Dalhousie community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the Dalhousie community

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 28

APPBUSA is working hard to get their employer (Université Sainte-Anne) back to the table. Send a letter (appbusa.ca) today to show your support. @caut.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @stfxaut.bsky.social @cbufa.bsky.social @acadiafaculty.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy to be there representing 1300+ of those unionized workers. #KeepDalStrong

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 22

ANSUT stands in solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social as they endure an unprecedented lockout initiated by the Dalhousie Board of Governors. Read the statement of support: www.ansut.ca/2025/08/ansu... #KeepDalStrong @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social

ANSUT Statement of Support for the Dalhousie Faculty Association

August 21, 2025 The Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) stands in solidarity with the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) as they begin an unprecedented lockout initiated by the …

www.ansut.ca

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 21

@dalfaculty.bsky.social wants to negotiate.
@dalhousieu.bsky.social BoG walked away from conciliation & called a lockout while faculty were still voting on their offer. ANSUT stands in solidarity with colleagues at the DFA. #KeepDalStrong

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 21

Bad faith bargaining at Université Sainte-Anne: faculty union urges admin to return to the table & reach a deal before school year begins.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/218... @stfxaut.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @cbufa.bsky.social @acadiafaculty.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social

Un syndicat de l’Université Sainte-Anne porte plainte contre l’institution

Le syndicat de l’Université Sainte-Anne a déposé une plainte pour négociation de mauvaise foi auprès du ministère du Travail de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

ici.radio-canada.ca

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Aug 21

All welcome to join DFA's 1st rally in 23 years! In front of the Killam Library, Friday August 22 at 12 noon, half an hour only. See you there! Help us to #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @nsgeu.bsky.social

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Robin Whitaker @rgwhitaker.bsky.social · Aug 19

Good news for this morning - congratulations to the @cupescfp.bsky.social Air Canada component.

www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Air Canada, flight attendants reach tentative deal to end strike | CBC News

A tentative agreement has been reached to end the contract dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants, both the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) said early Tuesday.

www.cbc.ca

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Aug 18

History-changing day for labour relations at @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Lockout of faculty could begin as early as Wed morning. Rest assured, DFA members are ready for what is about to happen. #keepdalstrong @cupe3912.bsky.social @nsgeu.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Aug 17

The last post in our series re: the Aug 11 letter from @dalhousieu.bsky.social Pres Brooks to DFA Pres Westwood. RESPECT, VALUE, RECOGNITION of faculty have NOT been reflected at the table. Dal must do better to #KeepDalStrong. @cupe3912.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · Aug 14

1300+ faculty from across NS stand in solidarity with you @dalfaculty.bsky.social, and thousands more from across Canada. We're watching this poor treatment of your faculty @dalhousieu.bsky.social

Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Aug 14

The @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board had no intention of reaching agreement. Aug 11, 3 hrs before conciliation was to end, the Board left without a word, and Dal Pres Kim Brooks posted a letter to the Dal community. Total disrespect for faculty. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Aug 11

The DFA Bargaining Team on the last day of conciliation, waiting to see the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board's best and final offer. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Aug 8

DFA members making signs and building unity. Stay tuned for updates after Monday's conciliation meeting with @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board. #KeepDalStrong @caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Aug 3

Last day of conciliation with @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board is Mon Aug 11. Seems like Dal plans to lock out faculty, cancelling courses/research conducted by 1000 profs, instructors, librarians, counsellors. Voice your concerns [email protected]. #keepdalstrong @caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Looks like @dalhousieu.bsky.social will be the 1st research-intensive university in Canada to lock out its faculty ... Now THAT's gotta be good for your reputation! August 11, stay tuned. #KeepDalStrong @caut.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Jul 29

DFA President Dave Westwood not optimistic there will be a resolution before the 14-day deadline of August 11. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @dalhousieu.bsky.social DFA trying to #keepdalstrong, but the Board won't come to the table.

Dalhousie, faculty union begin 14-day countdown to possible strike or lockout | CBC News

One final date for conciliation is scheduled for Aug. 11, and a labour disruption could start Aug. 12.

www.cbc.ca

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Jul 30

On July 28, DFA Pres Dave Westwood asked @dalhousieu.bsky.social Pres Brooks to meet, get the Board back to the table. Her next 2 weeks are too busy. DFA wants resolution. Dal Board wants a lockout. Aug 11 conciliation meeting will tell the tale. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · Jul 25

As @dalhousieu.bsky.social faculty are trying to prep their fall courses, the antics of the Board of Governors has forced them to focus on a possible lockout. DFA is ready to talk. The Board refuses. Link to media release in comments. @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social #KeepDalStrong

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