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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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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 6h

Halifax council passes bylaw amendments to protect #DartmouthCove from infilling #NovaScotia

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

Halifax council passes bylaw amendments to protect Dartmouth Cove from infilling

Halifax Regional Council has voted in favour of restricting water lot development and infilling in Dartmouth Cove.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 5h

“Mayor Fillmore, it is ironic that you stood up so strongly to protect the Northwest Arm and yet will sell Dartmouth Cove to your rich lobbyist friends,” said the first speaker, referring to the fact that he received campaign donations from the owners of ARCP.

Jen Taplin @jentaplin.bsky.social · 5h

www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

‘What a moment’: Halifax approves anti-infilling protections for Dartmouth Cove

Line was out the door at city hall for people wanting to support Northwest Arm-style protections for Dartmouth Cove

www.saltwire.com

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CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · 1d

Nova Scotia workers deserve better. Our new report finds outdated labour laws, weak enforcement, and growing gaps for vulnerable workers.

Read more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

#nspoli #workersrights #LabourStandards #DecentWorkNS #CanLab

The Foundations of Decent Work: An Evaluation of Nova Scotia Labour Standards - CCPA

Foundations of Decent Work_ An evaluation of Nova Scotia Labour StandardsDownload

www.policyalternatives.ca

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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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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 5d

The financial struggles plaguing our postsecondary education sector are not a sudden development, nor are they solely a result of federal changes to international student permit caps.

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CUPE 5524 @cupe5524.bsky.social · 5d

It's a common misunderstanding that unions are led by outsiders, that some union elites at a national office control everything.

This is, factually, not true. Unions are fundamentally democratic. Every single decision, every discussion, every post, every item are voted on by YOU, the members.

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Annick MacAskill @thisisannick.bsky.social · 5d

If there's one thing I wish I'd been taught in school, it's basic labour law and standards for workers.

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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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Barry Eidlin @eidlin.bsky.social · 7d

‼️BREAKING‼️
Quebec court blocks McGill administration attempt to restrict campus protests.

Following months of student protests calling for action against the genocide in Gaza, McGill administration sought an injunction that would radically curtail many forms of protest 1/

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 8d

En cette journée de réflexion, de commémoration et d'action, l'ACPPU rend hommage aux survivantes et survivants du système des pensionnats pour Autochtones du Canada qui ont subi le racisme, la violence et la séparation forcée de leur famille.

En lire plus: www.caut.ca/fr/nouvelles...

Texte blanc qui lit "Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation 30 septembre" sur un fond orange dégradé

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Syndicat des professeures et professeurs de l'Université Laval @spul-ulaval.bsky.social · 8d

Le SPUL souligne la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.

Comme professeures et professeurs, nous avons la responsabilité de lutter contre les discriminations, de déconstruire les préjugés et de contribuer à bâtir des relations justes et respectueuses. 🧡

#JNVR

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CUASA - Carleton University Academic Staff Association @cuasa.ca · 8d

The 94 Calls to Action remind us that reconciliation requires collective effort and accountability.
nctr.ca/publications...

Reports - NCTR

Table of Contents Highlighted ReportsTruth and Reconciliation Commission ReportsNational Centre for Truth and Reconciliation ReportsCreating an Engagement Plan with Indigenous Communities:Modern Repor...

nctr.ca

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CUASA - Carleton University Academic Staff Association @cuasa.ca · 8d

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the ongoing impacts of residential schools and colonization. We are called to take up the work of reconciliation and to act together toward meaningful change.

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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 8d

Today we honour survivors of residential schools, their families, and the communities forever impacted. Reconciliation lives in what we teach, collect, and research. We must choose to challenge colonial narratives, and make space for Indigenous voices and ways of knowing.

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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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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 9d

I’m glad the recommendations are unequivocal but vaccine rollouts by provinces are far too late. Many in my community have already fallen ill and nursing home outbreaks are well underway. Folks need Covid shots BEFORE schools start up each fall. #covidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #CovidIsNotSeasonal

Cheryl C 🇨🇦 @carleysue.bsky.social · 9d

www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
The Public Health Agency of Canada's immunization guide says COVID vaccines have been shown to be effective at preventing severe disease, including hospitalization and death and can decrease the risk of post-COVID-19 condition, or long COVID.

COVID-19 vaccine campaigns launch across Canada for 2025-26 | CBC News

Provinces and territories are starting to roll out updated vaccines to protect people from COVID-19.

www.cbc.ca

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 12d

Canada Post isn’t broken because of workers; it’s broken because of runaway management. Instead of holding executives accountable, Ottawa looks the other way while service is cut and jobs are lost. #CUPW #canlab @cupw @CanadianLabour #workers #novascotia

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Christine Saulnier (she/her) @csaulnier.bsky.social · 12d

Join us! The public investment in child care is one of the largest generational investments ever made. We need to get this right and that takes advocacy and pressure. #nspoli

Child Care Now - Nova Scotia @childcarenow-ns.bsky.social · 13d

Child Care Now NS is hosting our Annual Check-In Event on Oct 2! 💜 Hear from ECEs + advocates, share your voice, and stand together for child care in NS. Hybrid: Keshen Goodman Library + online. 🌟 All welcome! 📅 6:30–8:30 PM 💻 Online: Register here to join via Zoom 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Larry Savage @profsavage.bsky.social · 13d

By imposing these changes without regard for the union's collective agreement, the Liberals are burning bridges with the labour movement faster than an Xpresspost delivery.

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

#canlab #cdnpoli

Ottawa directs Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery of mail across the country

Directive includes shutting down post offices in areas that were considered rural, but are now suburban

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Danny Cavanagh @unionguyns.bsky.social · 13d

The govt keeps blaming workers for Canada Post’s crisis instead of holding management to account. Mismanagement, failed projects & bloated executive bonuses are the problem, not postal workers who keep the mail moving. #cdnpoli #CUPW #canlab #novascotia #strike #workers

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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations, Connie! 🎉

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 13d

Research is the key to unlocking Canada’s future and it needs proper funding.

The federal government must uphold its Budget 2024 commitment to Canadian researchers.

Read the Coalition for Canadian Research’s open letter: www.caut.ca/news/coaliti...

Coalition for Canadian Research calls on federal government to fulfil the Budget 2024 research commitments

The Right Honourable Mark Carney, P.C., M.P.Prime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80 Wellington StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0A2

www.caut.ca

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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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