University of Regina Faculty Association

Opinion: If the UCP can take away teachers' rights, no one is safe But Bill 2 does far more than end a strike. It turns fifty-thousand Albertan teachers into second-class citizens.

"It is difficult to think of a group more representative of our province’s values and aspirations than AB’s teachers. They are found, quite literally, in every town & city in our province...if the UCP can take rights away from 50,000 of them, then nobody’s safe." edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Cut University Ties to Scotiabank, Invest Locally Dear University of Regina Administration, It has come to our attention that the contract with Scotiabank to supply Saskatchewan higher education institutions with purchasing cards and travel cards wil...

Deadline to sign TODAY! 🚨 Sign the petition urging the University of Regina to cut ties with Scotiabank and invest locally instead!

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Solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social who are on the picket lines after being locked out by the Dalhousie University admin! #KeepDalStrong

Opinion: How Alberta can restore its post-secondary education system Alberta can restore its post-secondary system to the national leadership position it once held.

Performance-based funding that shifts annually prevents responsible planning. Institutions need steady, predictable operating grants to remain competitive.

Astute analysis by Lee Easton & Shauna MacDonald @acifa.bsky.social @drmacd.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

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“As a national association of employee organizations and trade unions, CAUT proudly stands in solidarity with CUPE’s Air Canada flight attendants."

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

Dalhousie faculty association facing imminent lockout.

“Academic staff from across the country are watching closely and will be fully supporting the @dalfaculty.bsky.social and its members.”

Read more: www.caut.ca/news/dalhous...

Opinion: A stronger Canada needs a healthy post-secondary sector But little attention has been given to reasonable levels of public funding amid disruptive changes to policies on international study

"In stark contrast to the aspirations of a more prosperous, productive Canada, governments at all levels have abandoned the post-secondary sector to shuttered programs. Highly qualified personnel are being displaced at an unprecedented rate."

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"As a union con­cerned with uphold­ing human rights and aca­d­e­mic free­dom, URFA affirms our sol­i­dar­i­ty with the Pales­tin­ian peo­ple — schol­ars, work­ers, stu­dents..."

Read the full statement here: www.urfa.ca/news/stateme...

URFA has sent a let­ter of sol­i­dar­i­ty on aca­d­e­m­ic free­dom to the @aaup.org in sup­port of their strug­gle to resist the attacks on post-sec­ondary insti­tu­tion­al auton­o­my and aca­d­e­m­ic free­dom cur­rent­ly hap­pen­ing in the US.

Read the letter here: www.urfa.ca/news/aaup-le...

The strike vote is overwhelming. Faculty members will strike if the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board does not improve its offer. Conciliation is set to begin this week. Visit dfa.ns.ca for media release. @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social

Canada’s unions celebrate and fiercely defend the vibrant diversity within our movement. It is up to all of us to defend queer and trans workers, students, and community members.

Join the national campaign here: canadianlabour.ca/campaigns/pr...

Image of a meeting room with yellow chairs. Text says Fall General Membership Meeting — save the date with an URFA logo.

SAVE THE DATE URFA MEMBERS! Our upcoming Fall General Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 28 starting at 1:30 p.m.

All mem­bers are invit­ed to attend our Fall Gen­er­al Mem­ber­ship Meeting — whether you are a brand-new or seasoned member. #canlab

Faculty at the Atlantic School of Theology could strike July 1. Time is running out & they need our help.

📢 Tell the AST Board & admin that @astfassoc.bsky.socialtoday deserve a fair deal.

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

Pride 2025 Directory Listing of key pride events happening in Saskatchewan this summer!

Hey #Saskatchewan! Looking for a Pride event in your area? Check out this great directory 🌈

sfl.sk.ca/events/pride...

LISTEN: Check out this great conversation about Academic Freedom, featuring URFA member Marc Spooner!

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2025 SFL Summer Camp SFL camp empowers young people through active learning, cooperative recreation, and fun-focused social events.

Does your teen care about social justice? Check out this great summer camp taking place in Saskatchewan this August — register today!

sfl.sk.ca/events/2025-...

Intersex-inclusive progress pride flag with the text "Celebrating Pride" and the CAUT logo overlaid in the purple section of the flag.

This month, we celebrate the start of #PrideSeason by recognizing the work done by our 2SLGBTQIA+ members and renewing our collective commitment to securing equity for those members who have historically been excluded from full participation in the academy.

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A procession of University graduates, faculty and administrators going into a theatre.

A photo of student supporters with signs about Contract Faculty Support

A student making a support sign

Students stood in solidarity with Contract Faculty in downtown Brantford as the first week of negotiations begins. ‘Better contracts – better education’ is the message that resonates. More updates to come. #Fairness4cf #Solidarity #EducationMatters
@ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

⚠️ Help us spread the word — forward this to anyone you know who worked at First Nations University of Canada between 2010–2025! ⚠️

APT members may be eligible for retroactive pay under a new job classification settlement. If this is you — please contact urfa@uregina.ca as soon as possible.

Canadians overwhelmingly agree that universities and colleges should be affordable

Canadians deserve access to high-quality post-secondary education and all the benefits that come along with it.

That education should be affordable for everyone.

Simple graphic with text that reads "Families shouldn't have to struggle with the cost of post-secondary education"

Students are overwhelmed by the costs that come with post-secondary education.

Financial barriers shouldn’t block young Canadians from unlocking their potential.

Help us Unlock Education: Education2025.ca

Canada’s universities and colleges are too reliant on precarious employment.

Students rely on their teachers, and they deserve fair working conditions. Our country’s future relies on colleges and universities. They should be well-funded and strong. Visit education2025.ca. @caut.bsky.social

Conciliation starts today. CUASA and the Employer are at the table today and tomorrow. Please take a minute to sign our petition in support of the Negotiating Team.

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Help us Unlock Education

In one generation, the cost of undergrad tuition has more than DOUBLED. Meanwhile the cost of living has gone up 69%. What we need is affordable college and university – instead of tuition fees that outpace inflation. #canlab #cdnpse app.sosha.ai/s/kQGAsFcq

Four donut graphs representing the Conservative Party of Canada, Liberal Party of Canada, New Democratic Party of Canada, and Bloc Quebecois. Data shows that regardless of political party, most Canadians think college and university should be affordable.

Canadians believe college and university should be affordable.

According to a 2024 survey, Canadians from all political parties agree that post-secondary education needs to be affordable.

The time for a generational investment that supports our colleges and universities is NOW.

Nova Scotia has proposed legislation increasing political interference in universities. Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too. Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities. STOP BILL 12 - www.ansut.ca/bill-12/

Hey sessionals — do you need funding to support your professional development? URFA does that!

Last year, URFA awarded more than $7,500 in funding — but we have more available! We encourage you to apply.

Learn more about the Sessional Professional Development Fund: www.urfa.ca/committees/s...

Starting in an hour — URFA members we hope to see you there!

URFA is pleased to announce that the new Cam­pi­on Aca­d­e­m­ic Col­lec­tive Agree­ment has now been rat­i­fied!

See the highlights here: www.urfa.ca/news/ratifie... #canlab #cdnpse