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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 16h
On September 30, we remember children lost to residential schools and honour Survivors, families and communities. We recognize Indigenous scholars and students—their knowledge, leadership and aspirations. Reconciliation calls for listening, respect and action, today and every day.
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NS provided $590M in PSE operating grants in 2022/23. Spending tied to students from outside the province and university research generated an estimated $2.3B in economic activity across NS, supporting about 21,000 full-time equivalent jobs. Public Education Is Our Lighthouse. #BeaconforNSPSE
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Members of @dalfaculty.bsky.social and @ansut.bsky.social turned out today for Question Period at Province House. Thanks PaulWozney and @nsndp.bsky.social for asking questions about university funding, political interference and transparency.
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Show some love to NS long-term care workers. 5,000 workers @ 52 nursing homes will rally Apr 10 across the province. Join them as they stand up for fair wages. @cupens.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @stfxaut.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @dalfaculty.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Rally in support of @cupe3912.bsky.social NSCAD March 10 at 11am. Join if you can. Spread the word. @stfxaut.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @dalfaculty.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cbufa.bsky.social
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The Canada Student Grant is currently $4200 but could be cut to $3000 for the next academic year. College and university students in Canada already struggle with the cost of tuition and day-to-day necessities. This cut would be devastating. Student support should be increasing, not decreasing.
Bar graph made up of stacks of coins to show the current and potential future value of the Canada Student Grant. The first bar shows the current value at $4200 and the second bar shows the potential future value as of August 2026 at $3000.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Join us on February 25 to hear from Professor David Vaver, the preeminent legal scholar whose work continues to reverberate in Canadian and international interpretations of fair dealing. Learn more and register: www.caut.ca/event/fair-d...
Promotional image for CAUT's 2026 webinar for Fair Dealing Week.
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Town Hall - Feb 23rd - Talk about the elephant in the PSE room: Bill 12 & Academic Program Reviews, & how they are already affecting NS universities. All welcome. @stfxaut.bsky.social @acadiafaculty.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The more things change, the more they stay the same... An informative panel discussion on politcal interference in PSE that ON, AB & NS are dealing with, featuring the presidents of CAFA, @ocufa.bsky.social and ANSUT. Thanks for hosting, SOFA.
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SMUFU @smufu.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Tell SMU admin what you think about the fact that PT Profs at SMU earn less than minimum wage and have been forced to the picket line, impacting students' degrees! @caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social Solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social SMU! win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
New venue for the @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social Gala Dinner Fundraiser in #solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social #MSVUstrike #canlab
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
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
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
#Solidarity rallies at #MSVU and #SMU #cdnpse #canlab #MakeItFair #FairDealNow @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social @dalfaculty.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @unionguyns.bsky.social @j4wns.bsky.social
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
“The university @smuhalifax.bsky.social says dozens of courses have been paused due to the strike, but classes taught by full-time faculty members will continue as scheduled.” Dozens? Hundreds, actually👇 www.smu.ca/labour-relat... #SMUstrike @cupe3912.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social
Image of the quote from a CTV News https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/saint-marys-university-part-time-faculty-go-on-strike-after-final-conciliation-meeting/
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
It’s #FairEmploymentWeek & @cupe3912.bsky.social are on strike seeking: fair employment. CAS research, build community & teach. Yet over half juggle multiple contracts to make ends meet. Imagine the potential if their work was valued with fair pay & stability. #MakeItFair#ANSUTstandswithCAS
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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!
Solidarity
I stand with MSVU Part-Time Academics
MSVU give them a fair deal now!
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Brock University Faculty Association @bufa.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Contract academic staff have many names, but what they all have in common is a lack of job security and access to resources. Join the call for the fair treatment of contract academic staff. #MakeItFair #Fairness4CF @caut.bsky.social
#MakeItFair
The many names of contract academic staff: 
Contract instructors
Part-time faculty
Sessional instructors
Limited term appointment
Adjunct faculty
#CAUT
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Christine Saulnier (she/her) @csaulnier.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Dal academic contract staff have reached a tentative agreement. MSVU CUPE 3912 members have failed to reach an agreement. SMU 3912 part time faculty have conciliation tmrw and are also strike ready. solidarity! #pse #halisky
Poster graphic says:
STRIKE ACTION CONFIRMED AT MSVU
FOLLOWING THE FINAL ROUND OF NEGOTIATIONS, NO AGREEMENT WAS REACHED WITH THE EMPLOYER.
STRIKE BEGINS:
WEDNESDAY, OCT 22, AT 12:01 P.M.
TEACHING, GRADING, AND NEW MATERIALS WILL STOP.
KICKOFF GATHERING:
SETON BUILDING ENTRANCE NOON, OCT 22.
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
#Solidarity with #MSVU PT Faculty who are trying to get a #FairDeal to improve their working conditions If you are in #Halifax, join them in solidarity today at noon at the Seton Building entrance. #canlab #cdnpse #MakeItFair @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
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
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
On this day of reflection, remembrance, and action, CAUT, together with academic staff associations, honours the survivors of Canada’s residential school system who endured racism, violence and forced family separation. Read more: www.caut.ca/news/caut-st...
White text that reads "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30" on a gradient orange background
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
The Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social has reached a tentative agreement with the university administration after last-minute negotiations concluded just after midnight on Tuesday, September 16. www.caut.ca/news/dfa-rea...
Photo montage of the back of a DFA picketer wearing a #KeepDalStrong T-shirt.
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Are you a student at @smuhalifax.bsky.social? An alumni? Faculty or staff? A parent? A concerned community member? Help us avert a #Strike by participating in this letter campaign and sharing it: win.newmode.net/canadianasso... @cupe3912.bsky.social #canlab #cdnpse @caut.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
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
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Faculty at the Université Sainte-Anne are an invaluable part of Nova Scotia’s PSE sector. Over 175 people have shared their support for APPBUSA by sending a letter. 📢Send y ours today and tell the Sainte-Anne admin the APPBUSA deserve a fair offer! ✉️Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Join the rally today (Aug 29) at noon at Killam Library, and send @dalhousieu.bsky.social the message that their B0G needs to bargain fairly. Students, staff and faculty deserve it.
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Dal admin seems to be 'upping the ante' in the dirty tricks category. We stand with @dalfaculty.bsky.social in their fight for a CA that will help LTAs and support members on issues like workload, leaves & access to child-care . #KeepDalStrong
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
APPBUSA is working hard to get their employer (Université Sainte-Anne) back to the table. Send a letter (appbusa.ca) today to show your support. @caut.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @stfxaut.bsky.social @cbufa.bsky.social @acadiafaculty.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Happy to be there representing 1300+ of those unionized workers. #KeepDalStrong
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
ANSUT stands in solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social as they endure an unprecedented lockout initiated by the Dalhousie Board of Governors. Read the statement of support: www.ansut.ca/2025/08/ansu... #KeepDalStrong @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
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ANSUT Statement of Support for the Dalhousie Faculty Association
August 21, 2025 The Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) stands in solidarity with the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) as they begin an unprecedented lockout initiated by the …
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
@dalfaculty.bsky.social wants to negotiate. @dalhousieu.bsky.social BoG walked away from conciliation & called a lockout while faculty were still voting on their offer. ANSUT stands in solidarity with colleagues at the DFA. #KeepDalStrong
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Bad faith bargaining at Université Sainte-Anne: faculty union urges admin to return to the table & reach a deal before school year begins. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/218... @stfxaut.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @cbufa.bsky.social @acadiafaculty.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social
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Un syndicat de l’Université Sainte-Anne porte plainte contre l’institution
Le syndicat de l’Université Sainte-Anne a déposé une plainte pour négociation de mauvaise foi auprès du ministère du Travail de la Nouvelle-Écosse.
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
All welcome to join DFA's 1st rally in 23 years! In front of the Killam Library, Friday August 22 at 12 noon, half an hour only. See you there! Help us to #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @nsgeu.bsky.social
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Robin Whitaker @rgwhitaker.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Good news for this morning - congratulations to the @cupescfp.bsky.social Air Canada component. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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Air Canada, flight attendants reach tentative deal to end strike | CBC News
A tentative agreement has been reached to end the contract dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants, both the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) said early Tuesday.
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
History-changing day for labour relations at @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Lockout of faculty could begin as early as Wed morning. Rest assured, DFA members are ready for what is about to happen. #keepdalstrong @cupe3912.bsky.social @nsgeu.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
The last post in our series re: the Aug 11 letter from @dalhousieu.bsky.social Pres Brooks to DFA Pres Westwood. RESPECT, VALUE, RECOGNITION of faculty have NOT been reflected at the table. Dal must do better to #KeepDalStrong. @cupe3912.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
1300+ faculty from across NS stand in solidarity with you @dalfaculty.bsky.social, and thousands more from across Canada. We're watching this poor treatment of your faculty @dalhousieu.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
The DFA Bargaining Team on the last day of conciliation, waiting to see the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board's best and final offer. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
DFA members making signs and building unity. Stay tuned for updates after Monday's conciliation meeting with @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board. #KeepDalStrong @caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Last day of conciliation with @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board is Mon Aug 11. Seems like Dal plans to lock out faculty, cancelling courses/research conducted by 1000 profs, instructors, librarians, counsellors. Voice your concerns president@dal.ca. #keepdalstrong @caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Looks like @dalhousieu.bsky.social will be the 1st research-intensive university in Canada to lock out its faculty ... Now THAT's gotta be good for your reputation! August 11, stay tuned. #KeepDalStrong @caut.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
DFA President Dave Westwood not optimistic there will be a resolution before the 14-day deadline of August 11. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @dalhousieu.bsky.social DFA trying to #keepdalstrong, but the Board won't come to the table.
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Dalhousie, faculty union begin 14-day countdown to possible strike or lockout | CBC News
One final date for conciliation is scheduled for Aug. 11, and a labour disruption could start Aug. 12.
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
On July 28, DFA Pres Dave Westwood asked @dalhousieu.bsky.social Pres Brooks to meet, get the Board back to the table. Her next 2 weeks are too busy. DFA wants resolution. Dal Board wants a lockout. Aug 11 conciliation meeting will tell the tale. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
As @dalhousieu.bsky.social faculty are trying to prep their fall courses, the antics of the Board of Governors has forced them to focus on a possible lockout. DFA is ready to talk. The Board refuses. Link to media release in comments. @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social #KeepDalStrong
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Picket signs arrived at the DFA office today. Hopefully we won't need to unwrap them! While our bargaining team wants to get back to the table and avoid job action, we will be ready if the @dalhousieu.bsky.social Board of Governors won't bargain. #keepdalstrong @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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