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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 5h

CUPE 3912 resolution was passed at CUPE National Convention with broad support! 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 jobs

Success! CUPE 3912 resolution was passed at CUPE
National Convention with broad support!
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 jobs.
Swipe to read the full text!

CUPE WILL

Renew campaigning through lobbying and mobilization of all levels of government for comprehensive, public post-secondary funding. In particular, CUPE will pressure the federal government to legislate a national Post-Secondary Education Act with statutory, accountable federal funding for post-secondary education.
Develop resources for locals and chartered organizations to raise public awareness of the value of CUPE’s Post-Secondary Education Workers, support efforts to fight post-secondary education cuts, and protect these members’ jobs.
BECAUSE
Post-secondary across Canada is in crisis, exacerbated by federal policies impacting international students and by chronic underfunding by both federal and provincial governments;
This crisis has led to ongoing job losses and increased precarity for academic, technical, trades, service and support staff CUPE members;
Stable and fair models of public funding are required to provide the education and research that drives the Canadian economy, supports families, and resources the country’s labour market, which are essential to supporting and retraining workers and communities impacted by the Trade War;
Inadequate public funding of the system results in poor quality education, cuts to the services students need for their success, and higher tuition fees that make education and training harder to access for working class families and young people.

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 1d

Support is growing. Add your name to the urgent call for the fed gov't to provide direct funding for universities and colleges that are undergoing significant financial hardship; & to protect public sector jobs from layoffs, cutbacks, and program closures.

cupe.ca/crisis-campus-stand-workers

Crisis on campus:
Stand with workers
TAKE ACTION
Decades of cuts to post-secondary education have resulted in mass layoffs for workers, higher tuition fees for students, and a crumbling system in need of support.
Add your name to tell the federal government to act before more damage is done.
To sign and learn more, go to cupe.ca/crisis-campus-stand-workers

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 6d

Send a letter to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Industry Minister, and your local MP urging them to protect and strengthen research funding.
win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

Take Action Now! Tell the Prime Minsiter not to cut science and research funding in the Budget on November 4.

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 6d

First shipment has arrived! 📦 Getting ready for job action at @smuhalifax.bsky.social

It’s time: #FairDealNow

#cdnpse #canlab #SMUstrike
#FairDeal2025 #UnionStrong

@cupe3912.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 7d

These actions will gut the Post Office, eliminate good public service jobs and abandon rural, remote and indigenous communities.

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 7d

They are protesting the government's announcement last week regarding Canada Post which will eliminate door to door delivery, close rural post offices and reduce delivery standards.

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 7d

CUPW Nova local is inviting allies to join them at the following MP offices on Wednesday, October 1 10AM-2 PM:

Shannon Mediema (Halifax MP) 1809 Barrington Street
Lena Metlege (Halifax West MP) 3845 Joseph Howe Drive
Braedon Clark (Sackville Bedford Preston MP) 281 Sackville Drive

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Jason Haslam @jasonhaslam.ca · 8d

All out for @cupe3912.bsky.social this Friday! #KeepDalStrong @dalfaculty.bsky.social

A poster announcing the Dalhousie CUPE 3912 rally, Friday Oct 3rd at 1:30 p.m. in the Henry Hicks Quad at Dalhousie. It also says "Get a debrief on Thursday's conciliation session," "Meet the strike committee team" and "Ask questions." At the bottom, it says "Bring your friends and help us show Dal we need a fair deal now!" Finally, it lists their instagram account @dalhousie.unit.cupe3912 and TikTok account @dalhousiecupe3912

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 8d

#Dalhousie @cupe3912.bsky.social rally this Friday. This is open to everyone - students, faculty, and the public! Bring friends and wear your #CUPE pink shirt if you have one!

#cdnpse #canlab @dalfaculty.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

#FairDealNow

Dalhousie CUPE 3912 rally in the Henry Hicks Quad at 1:30pm on Friday October 3rd. This will be an opportunity to show your support, hear a debrief on Thursday’s conciliation session, meet the strike committee team, and ask questions! This is open to everyone - students, faculty, and the public! Please bring friends and wear your CUPE pink shirt if you have one! [Photo of one of the DFA's rallies and a photo of CUPE 3912 members wearing pink t-shirts)

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 13d

At #SMU, 28 PT Faculty members received their contract the day classes started or after. One of them received it today. This means they were not included in the first pay day and some may not even receive their pay next week. 4 weeks into the term. This is wrong.

#FairDealNow @cupe3912.bsky.social

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 13d

@cupe3912.bsky.social #FairDealNow

#cdnpse #canlab

Cheryl C 🇨🇦 @carleysue.bsky.social · 13d

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/atlantic/sim...

Part-time faculty at Saint Mary's University, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Dalhousie are in various stages of contract negotiations. And Lauren McKenzie, president of CUPE, says talks between the local unions and the schools are difficult.

Simultaneous strikes at three Halifax universities a possibility, says union

HALIFAX - The union representing part-time faculty at three Halifax universities says its members could strike at the same time, potentially disrupting classes for thousands of students.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

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dr rv 🚐 (spooky 🎃) @rinewithoutacat.bsky.social · 15d

The "basic stipend" for @cupe3912.bsky.social Part-Time Faculty is $6111/course.

Lectures, course prep, office hours, all of it at $6,111—even though our teaching makes Saint Mary's a top undergrad university in Canada.

SMU wants to increase it by no more than...1%.
win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 15d

Send a letter to the University of Lethbridge President and senior leadership and ask them to negotiate a fair deal with the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) that prioritizes high-quality education and fair working conditions!

win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 17d

Back in July, @cupe3912.bsky.social filed for conciliation. @dalhousieu.bsky.social say they couldn’t meet until October (they were busy preparing to lockout the @dalfaculty.bsky.social)

Will the #Dal BOG offer #CUPE3912 a #FairDeal on Oct 2? Or will they force another job action?

#cdnpse #canlab

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Chris Greene @chrissgreene.bsky.social · 18d

Yes, it was Toronto … but the gap was nearly $2000 a course. Almost 10 years have passed. I have a career stream faculty position thankfully. Because the current stipends per course at Dalhousie are still less in 2025 than I received in 2016 from TMU. 2/2

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Chris Greene @chrissgreene.bsky.social · 18d

In the 2015-2016 academic year I taught 10 courses as a CUPE3904 sessional lecturer at TMU (formerly Ryerson). I came to Dalhousie on a 50% FTE limited term appointment and was taken aback at how far behind the local @cupe3912.bsky.social stipends were compared to 3904. 1/2

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StFXAUT @stfxaut.bsky.social · 19d

Solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social

CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 20d

Talks stalled at SMU as academic workers prepare for possible strike. Go to "News" section of our website to read the full release.

cupe3912.ca/2025/09/17/m...

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 18d

This is not over. The semester at @dalhousie.bsky.social is still at risk

@cupe3912.bsky.social #canlab #cdnpse @dalfaculty.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social

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SMUFU @smufu.bsky.social · 19d

Solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social

Talks stalled at SMU as academic workers prepare for possible strike

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 20d

Talks stalled at SMU as academic workers prepare for possible strike. Go to "News" section of our website to read the full release.

cupe3912.ca/2025/09/17/m...

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 20d

“This view […] reflects our commitment to helping create a global future that is more equitable and more just” except for Part-Time Faculty. For them, improved working conditions “will never happen.”

@cupe3912.bsky.social #cdnpse #canlab @smuhalifax.bsky.social #SMU

World without limits?

Photo of Saint Mary’s front entrance that includes a text box with their continuing commitment

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 20d

Call on @smuhalifax.bsky.social to bargain in good faith and reach a fair deal that improves the working conditions and job security for teaching assistants and part-time faculty.

#cdnpse #canlab @cupe3912.bsky.social

Text: Help us avert a strike! Speech bubble says: I’m not a SMU PT Faculty or a TA, I can’t really help. Fact: Anyone can support SMU PT Faculty and TAs. QR code to a letter campaign: https://win.newmode.net/canadianassociationofuniversityteachers/istandwithparttimefacultyandtasatsaintmarysuniversity

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 20d

PT Faculty at @smuhalifax.bsky.social are asking for fair wages that reflect their expertise and median wages across the sector. Improved job security and fair working conditions which includes timelines for job postings and the issuing of contracts.

@cupe3912.bsky.social #cdnpse #canlab

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 20d

@cupe3912.bsky.social says key issues include improved stipends and proposals on faculty appointments and contract timelines. The union is also looking for guaranteed work for instructors who have taught for at least three consecutive years.

#cdnpse #canlab

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

Saint Mary’s University part-time faculty votes in favour of possible strike

A majority of Saint Mary’s University part-time faculty has voted in favour of job action following nearly a year of negotiations.

www.ctvnews.ca

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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 21d

Faculty at the Université Sainte-Anne are an invaluable part of Nova Scotia’s PSE sector!

📢Tell the Sainte-Anne admin the APPBUSA deserve a fair offer! ✉️Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

Graphic from the APPBUSA

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