CUPE 3912

No getting away from it: this indicates that things are…bad. But it also shows how many people want to make things better, and that energizes me.

Dal refuses to learn their lesson, and a strike for part time instructors like me (+ TAs/markers) is looking imminent!
🚨Sign on in support:

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Panel discussion to support contract academic staff - Oct 20. CAS across Canada face precarity. Find out what's happening in NS, w/research & solidarity. Full panel now confirmed. Register-ansut.ca @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @stfxaut.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @cbufa.bsky.social

Part-time faculty at 3 N.S. universities could go on strike at end of month: CUPE Three Nova Scotia universities could be on the edge of strikes by part-time faculty members if negotiations don’t produce new collective agreements later this month.

Part-time faculty at 3 N.S. universities could go on strike at end of month

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Part-time faculty at 3 N.S. universities could go on strike at end of month: CUPE Three Nova Scotia universities could be on the edge of strikes by part-time faculty members if negotiations don’t produce new collective agreements later this month.

“I’m hopeful, but I don’t know,” Fischer said. “I hope we reach an agreement, but we are preparing for a strike.” 🪧 🪧 🪧

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

#FairDealNow for #Dal, #MSVU and #SMU

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Send a letter to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Industry Minister, and your local MP urging them to protect and strengthen research funding.
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Hot pink baseball caps with the CUPE 3912 logo

Hot pink toques with cupe 3912 logo

Hot pink t-shirts with the cupe 3912 logo (French version) and text that says: It’s time

Hot pink t-shirts with the cupe 3912 logo (French version) and text that says: FAIR DEAL NOW

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

#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

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

@cupe3912.bsky.social #FairDealNow

#cdnpse #canlab

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%.
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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!

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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

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

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

Solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social

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

Talks stalled at SMU as academic workers prepare for possible strike

Solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social

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

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“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?

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

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

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

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.

@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

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