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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta

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As the largest academic staff union in Canada, AASUA fights to protect our members' livelihoods.

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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Make sure you register for a special ballot to vote in the referendum! The Sept. 25 deadline is approaching and this is a great way to ensure you skip the line on voting day. specialballot.elections.ab.ca/index/8400
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Special Ballot Request · Voter Registration Portal
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
"The referendum questions were not developed with the U of A in mind. But universities can’t opt out of the consequences." edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Opinion: Alberta referendum puts U of A's future at risk
What's at stake is the University of Alberta's ability to educate our workers, drive research, and contribute billions to Alberta's economy.
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The threat of separation puts funding for the University of Alberta at risk. Register for a special ballot so you can skip the line while ensuring your voice is heard in the upcoming referendum.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
It’s International Workers’ Day and CAUT members are out for the Ottawa May Day march! C’est la Journée internationale des travailleuses et travailleurs et les membres de l’ACPPU se sont joints à la marche May Day Ottawa!
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
AASUA handed over our petition in support of @albertateachers.bsky.social to Rescind the Back to School Act with signatures gathered by our members last fall. @davideggenab.bsky.social will table the petition in the legislature today. Thank you to all who worked to gather signatures! #ableg
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
'While investments in K-12 are welcomed by Kristine Smitka, AASUA VP, she said post-secondary institutions face the same challenges. “The government has not acknowledged that similar pressures...are also pressing concerns in the post-secondary system."' universityaffairs.ca/news/modest-...
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Modest operating increase for Alberta universities in $9.4 billion-deficit budget - University Affairs
Province invests an additional $148 million to add 4,000 new seats to high-demand programs.
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
AASUA met with Heather McPherson yesterday to discuss student affordability, adequate funding for public post-secondary, and the importance of institutional autonomy. #ableg #abpse @heathermcpherson.bsky.social
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Since 2021, Laurentian has reported tens of millions of dollars in surplus funds. There is room for a fair deal for academic staff. You can help the striking association stand up for their rights by scrolling to the bottom of the article and voting! www.thesudburystar.com/opinion/laur...
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
NAIT Academic Staff have secured a positive strike vote. It's time for their Employer to come to the table with a fair deal that allows academic staff to properly support students! #AbEd #solidarity
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
NAIT academic staff are moving towards a strike vote after their Employer has failed to come to the table with a fair deal. Support them by urging their Employer to respect NAIT academic staff: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
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New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Please be advised that the previously scheduled petition tables for this week have been cancelled. AASUA received notice this morning that the Employer is denying permission for such activities to occur on university property. aasua.ca/Web/Communic...
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Employer denies permission for AASUA petition tabling
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
A station to sign our petition to Rescind the Back to School Act is open today in ECHA from 10 AM - 1 PM! If you can't make it, tomorrow we will be in ETLC from 10 AM - 1 PM. Can't make it to an on campus signing station? Learn more about how you can help as collect signatures at aasua.ca/petition
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Petition to Rescind the Back to School Act
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The Government's attack on teachers puts all of us in jeopardy. Thanks to all who stood up today for fundamental rights and for quality education in Alberta. When teachers fight, students win. #solidarity #ableg #universityofalberta
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
“No government that purports to uphold the rule of law and fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens would ever take away the right to free collective bargaining and the right to strike."
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
When teachers fight, students win! Education is too vital to be put on the backburner. #solidarity @albertateachers.bsky.social #abed #ableg
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Share to help us ensure all at UAlberta have the facts!
AASUA is concerned with a number of inaccurate statements made in 
last Friday’s communication from the Board of Governors to the University of Alberta Community.

That’s why we published an article correcting the Employer’s inaccurate statements.

Go to aasua.ca/facts to learn more
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Are you a student with a question about how a possible strike or lockout? We have answers: aasua.ca/Web/Bargaini...
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Student FAQ
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
AASUA stands with @aupe.org Local 54 Chapter 001 members! These health care workers held a practice picket today and are standing up to protect wages, working conditions and patient safety.
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
AASUA will be there to show our support for health care workers at their practice picket on Friday, August 8. We invite all AASUA academic staff to come out and support our union neighbours, even if you only have 20 minutes to pop by! #solidarity
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Are you an off-contract instructor at UAlberta? Want updates about bargaining, potential lockouts, and strike votes through summer and early fall? Take a minute to register to receive updates now! aasua.ca/common/Uploa... #UAlberta #abpse
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
AASUA is proud to congratulate Kristine Smitka, AASUA VP (pictured right), who at @caut.bsky.social was just elected Chair of the Contract Academic Staff Committee! The committee is responsible for advancing the rights of contract academic staff across Canada! Congratulations Kristine!
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
The Employer is trying to gut our benefit plan. We can't let them. #ualberta www.youtube.com/shorts/T1KQ3...
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Our benefits are at risk
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
"We will continue to demand respect for our members, for this process, and for a fair contract." aasua.ca/Web/Bargaini...
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Bargaining Update: Informal Mediation Fails
It is with profound frustration that I report to you informal mediation has failed.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
"Although the consequences of a yes or no answer are not spelled out, Mr. Robinson said the implications seem clear: Projects not compatible with the views of the U.S. government may lose their funding." Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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U.S. government is asking Canadian researchers whether their work deals with DEI, climate, gender
Questions to grant recipients infringe on academic independence, Canadian faculty group says
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
The spark of innovation and learning burns brightly at UAlberta. But after one year of bargaining, academic staff have yet to see a fair deal that provides job security and competitive compensation. Thank you to all who rallied today to support the spark! 💡 #ualberta
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
"The government can still change its destructive course and turn the tides on funding for post-secondary education in Alberta" — Gordon Swaters, AASUA President. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Opinion: Restore adequate funding for Alberta's universities
The government can still change its destructive course and turn the tides on funding for post-secondary education in Alberta.
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Underfunding academic staff puts frontline teaching and research at risk! Help AASUA protect quality education by rallying to support the educators and researchers that make our university great. RSVP to the rally: actionnetwork.org/events/rally... #UAlberta
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
AASUA members: print out the AASUA graphics to support your bargaining team! aasua.ca/common/Uploa... #ualberta
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Thank you @heathermcpherson.bsky.social for talking about how to #UnlockEducation with AASUA going into the next election @caut.bsky.social #cdnpoli #canpse #hoc
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Perhaps as the "first major Canadian university to embrace access, community, and belonging," #UAlberta can give long-term, stable employment to the hundreds of UofA instructors and researchers trapped in short-term contracts. It's time to go beyond branding. edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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Bill Flanagan: Why the U of A is moving from EDI to access, community and belonging
Why the University of Alberta is moving from equity, diversion and inclusion to access, community, and belonging.
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Association of Academic Staff University of Alberta @aasua.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
“This is part of a larger pattern of disinvesting in front-line teaching and research staff." ICYMI: Kristine Smitka, our VP, spoke to CBC radio about the Employer's recently-announced hiring freeze, and what it could mean for students and staff. #UAlberta www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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