Dalhousie Faculty Association

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Contract Academic Staff - they publish, mentor, innovate - all on precarious contracts. More than 80% of CAS surveyed consider their work vital to their university’s mission. Let’s treat it that way. #FairEmploymentWeek#ANSUTstandswithCAS@caut.bsky.social @dalfaculty.bsky.social@cupe3912.bsky.social

Tomorrow morning, October 24, 2025, we are having two rallies for our striking members:

At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway

At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street

During CAUT Fair Employment Week, @cupe3912.bsky.social colleagues at MSVU are on strike, and those at SMU are in conciliation, all fighting for a fair deal. It's time for universities to step up and properly recognize the value of those on precarious employment. #MakeItFair

To recognize Mi'kmaq History Month, DFA is hosting a virtual discussion with Curtis Michael, Assistant Prof of Indigenous Studies @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Open to all! Join us Wed, Oct 29 at 2:30 pm (AST). For the zoom link, email DFA Communications Officer catherine.wall@dal.ca

Solidarity I stand with MSVU Part-Time Academics MSVU give them a fair deal now!

Screenshot and share this post to to your own page and tag MSVU and tell them CUPE 3912 Part-Time Academics deserve a fair deal now!

Behind every inspired student is a dedicated educator. Contract academic staff teach up to 50% of undergrad courses in some faculties, shaping the future despite uncertain working conditions. Let’s value their contributions. #ANSUTstandswithCAS @dalfaculty.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social

It's @caut.bsky.social Fair Employment Week. Becca Babcock, LTA @dalhousieu.bsky.social "I'd like to focus on my students, rather than worry about unemployment." Short-term contracts for long-term needs weaken the academic environment. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social

Contract faculty bring the world into the classroom — with research expertise, fresh perspectives, and lived experience. Yet more than 60% lack job security beyond a single term. Fair work for them means stronger education for everyone. #FairEmploymentWeek #MakeItFair #ANSUTstandswithCAS

Every year, contract academic staff teach thousands of students, & bring passion, expertise, & innovation to university classrooms. Nearly one-third of faculty appointments in Nova Scotia are on short-term contracts—but their impact is lasting. #MakeItFair #ANSUTstandswithCAS

To recognize Mi'kmaq History Month, DFA is hosting a virtual discussion with Curtis Michael, Assistant Prof of Indigenous Studies @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Open to all! Join us Wed, Oct 29 at 2:30 pm (AST). For the zoom link, email DFA Communications Officer catherine.wall@dal.ca

Please sign to support part-time academics and teaching assistants at Dalhousie! #KeepDalStrong @dalfaculty.bsky.social

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Just gonna leave this here for the @dalhousie.bsky.social admin as a reminder of how they might better think about their current situation and jobs.
No Dal without @dalfaculty.bsky.social and we will bring the school forward.
#KeepDalStrong

Leslie Kenwell, Dental Hygiene LTA at dalhousieu.bsky.social - "My most recent 2yr term ended June 30. I have been granted a 1yr term extension - not a reappointment - with no promise of anything after that. My precariousness has increased." @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social #KeepDalStrong

Panelists:
Dr. Karen Foster, Associate Dean of Research, Dalhousie University, will revisit her research on #CAS in #NovaScotia and #Canada, and offer her thoughts on what has changed, tactics and trends we are seeing employers use in dealing with CAS.

#cdnpse #canlab @dalfaculty.bsky.social

Dalhousie’s admin has lost the damn plot. Let’s be clear, while provincial funding needs to be increased to help our universities thrive, Boards still have the money to pay employees a fair wage and provide more job security. Dal added $80 million to its cash-in-hand last year alone. #KeepDalStrong

Great event organized by @ansut.bsky.social ... virtual panel discussion on Mon Oct 20 at 630 pm. Register today to learn about precarious employment in the academic setting.

Dal professors worry about a condensed fall semester With the fall semester shortened due to the faculty lockout, professors at Dalhousie University are restructuring their courses to fit a condensed schedule.

DFA members Julia M. Wright and Spring Farrell comment on surviving the condensed fall term. dalgazette.com/news/dal-pro... #KeepDalStrong

Our colleagues at the U of Lethbridge need your support. Join their letter writing campaign for a fair deal. ULFA members are paid an average of 15-20% less than academic staff at comparative institutions, and have some of the worst health benefits in the industry. www.ulfa.ca/take-action/

This Friday, Oct 3, join CUPE3912 for their rally. Great chance to show solidarity for our colleagues @dalhousieu.bsky.social #KeepDalStrong

Great things happened on the picket lines. But students & faculty belong in the classrooms & labs doing amazing things together. Sept 23! (Found this mug at a thrift store just before the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board filed notice of lockout - today felt like the day to post it) #KeepDalStrong

DFA members accepted the agreement/back-to-work protocol. @dalhousieu.bsky.social also ratified. Faculty will be back in the classrooms/labs with students Tuesday. Thanks to our members for their resolve, to students for their support and to unions across Canada for having our backs. #KeepDalStrong

DFA Members ... Let's show the students how much we appreciated their amazing level of support of our efforts! Join them this Thursday, Sept 18 for Student Sit in On the Quad. #KeepDalStrong

These solidarity run/walk initiatives are a fantastic idea!

DFA President Dave Westwood with a message for @dalhousieu.bsky.social students. #keepdalstrong @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social

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DFA President Dave Westwood was a guest on CBC Info Morning today. Great interview! #KeepDalStrong www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

It's been almost four weeks since the @dalhousieu.bsky.social lockout of DFA faculty began. Progress has been made. Now, it's time for President Brooks to step in and get the Board to accept what is a fair and reasonable offer by the DFA. Let's get on with the term. #keepdalstrong

Meet @ansut.bsky.social Dal Students, Parents of dal students, supporters, Faculty, 11am this morning outside the Killam Library on University Ave in Halifax to March in Solidarity - #keepdalstrong

Dear @dalhousieu.bsky.social

I fixed your home page 👇

@dalfaculty.bsky.social
#KeepDalStrong

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