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Canadian Association of University Teachers // Association canadienne des professeures et professeurs d'université

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 4h
Les droits de scolarité en Saskatchewan ont ⬆️ 2,8% depuis l’an dernier et atteignent les 10 778$, les 3e plus chers du pays. Hausse des droits de scolarité sur 10 ans : ⬆️ 44,5% Inflation régionale sur 10 ans : ⬆️ 29,8% Demandez au gouvernement d'investir dans l’éducation postsecondaire.
Carte du Canada de couleur bleu fonçé, sur laquelle la province de la Saskatchewan est mise en évidence en turquoise. Une bulle pointe vers la Saskatchewan et comporte le texte suivant : "10 778$ droits de scolarité de premier cycle moyens pour l'année scolaire 2026-27." Texte sous la carte qui lit "Hausse sur 1 an: 2,8%" et "Hausse sur 10 ans: 44,5%."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 4h
Saskatchewan’s average domestic undergrad tuition fees ⬆️ 2.8% last year to $10,778 – 3rd highest in the country. The 10-year ⬆️ was 44.5% (provincial inflation ⬆️ 29.8%). All Canadians deserve access to education - tell the government to invest in public colleges and universities.
Dark blue map of Canada with the province of Saskatchewan highlighted in turquoise. Bubble pointing to Saskatchewan with text that reads "$10,778 average domestic undergrad tuition and fees for 2026-27." Text below the map that reads "1-year increase: 2.8%" and "10-year increase: 44.5%."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 9h
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, CAUT joins academic staff associations across Canada in honouring survivors of the residential school system. Read more: buff.ly/u92d7KF
White text that reads "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30" on a gradient orange background
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 9h
À l'occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, l'ACPPU se joint aux associations de personnel académique de tout le Canada pour rendre hommage aux survivantes et survivants du système des pensionnats pour Autochtones. En lire plus: buff.ly/2JwwN0w
Texte blanc qui lit "Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation 30 septembre"  sur un fond orange dégradé
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Les droits de scolarité en Alberta ont ⬆️ 2,4% depuis l’an dernier et continuent d’être plus élevés que la moyenne nationale. Hausse des droits de scolarité sur 10 ans : ⬆️ 42,6% Inflation régionale sur 10 ans : ⬆️ 31,9% Demandez au gouvernement d'investir dans l’éducation postsecondaire.
Carte du Canada de couleur bleu fonçé, sur laquelle la province de l’Alberta est mise en évidence en jaune. Une bulle pointe vers l’Alberta et comporte le texte suivant : "9 724$ droits de scolarité de premier cycle moyens pour l'année scolaire 2026-27." Texte sous la carte qui lit "Hausse sur 1 an: 2,4%" et "Hausse sur 10 ans: 42,6%."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Alberta’s average domestic undergrad tuition fees ⬆️ 2.4% last year and remains higher than the national average. The 10-year ⬆️ was 42.6% (provincial inflation ⬆️ 31.9%). All Canadians deserve access to education - tell the government to invest in public colleges and universities.
Dark blue map of Canada with the province of Alberta highlighted in yellow. Bubble pointing to Alberta with text that reads "$9,724 average domestic undergrad tuition and fees for 2026-27." Text below the map that reads "1-year increase: 2.4%" and "10-year increase: 42.6%."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Colombie-Britannique: ⬆️ 2,9% des droits de scolarité vs. ⬆️ 3% de l’inflation régionale sur un an. La politique provinciale a gelé les droits de scolarité à 2%. Certains programmes font exception, d’où la hausse de 2,9%. Demandez au gouvernement d'investir dans l’éducation postsecondaire.
Carte du Canada de couleur jaune vif, sur laquelle la province de la Colombie-Britannique est mise en évidence en turquoise. Une bulle pointe vers la Colombie-Britannique et comporte le texte suivant : "9 040$ droits de scolarité de premier cycle moyens pour l'année scolaire 2026-27." Texte sous la carte qui lit "Hausse sur 1 an: 2,9%" et "Hausse sur 10 ans: 29,1%."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
BC’s domestic undergrad tuition fees ⬆️ 2.9% last year (provincial inflation ⬆️ 3%). Provincial policy has frozen tuition at 2%. Some programs are excluded — accounting for the 2.9%⬆️. All Canadians deserve access to education — tell the government to invest in public colleges and universities.
Bright yellow map of Canada with the province of British Columbia highlighted in turquoise. Bubble pointing to British Columbia with text that reads "$8,040 average domestic undergrad tuition and fees for 2026-27." Text below the map that reads "1-year increase: 2.9%" and "10-year increase: 29.1%."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New data shows tuition has gone up more than 20% in the last 5 years. Starting next week, we’ll break it down by province. With tuition going up and student financial supports going down, fewer Canadians can access education. Tell the government to stop cutting student supports.
Photo of professor standing at the front of a classroom teaching overlaid with a coloured gradient filter. Vines growing from the bottom of the image leading to illustrated icons representing different aspects of post-secondary education. Text that reads "Tuition fees are increasing."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Des données révèlent que les droits de scolarité ont augmenté de plus de 20% sur 5 ans. La semaine prochaine, on présentera les chiffres par province. Avec la hausse des frais et la baisse des aides financières, moins de Canadiens ont accès aux études supérieures. Protégeons l'aide aux étudiants.
Photo d'un professeur debout devant une classe en train d'enseigner, recouverte d'un filtre dégradé coloré. Des lianes partent du bas de l'image et mènent à des icônes illustrées représentant différents aspects de l'éducation postsecondaire. Texte qui lit "Les droits de scolarités augmentent."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"In addition to importing star talent, a successful talent strategy must also develop, retain, and support researchers already here and those just starting their careers." Read CAUT Executive Director David Robinson's op-ed in the Hill Times (paywall): www.hilltimes.com/2026/09/23/b...
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Building a deep bench: Canada needs to leverage its research advantage - The Hill Times
In addition to importing star talent, a successful talent strategy must also develop, retain, and support researchers already here and those just starting their careers.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Les étudiantes et étudiants devraient pouvoir faire des études postsecondaires sans s'endetter lourdement. @pattyhajdu.bsky.social, ne réduisez pas les bourses d'études
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Students should be able to attend college or university without taking on massive debt. @pattyhajdu.bsky.social, don't cut student grants.
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UWO Faculty Association @uwofa1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
91.8% of UWOFA Members voted YES. That is a powerful result. Faculty are fighting for fair pay and benefits, sustainable workloads, security for contract faculty, protections around AI, and ensuring instructional labour performed at Western International College is properly governed by the CA.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"Canada’s public colleges and universities are among the country’s most important economic and social drivers...Yet despite their importance, public funding for post-secondary education has failed to keep pace." More in @policyalternatives.ca's Alternative federal budget: buff.ly/va3A9Ae
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Alternative federal budget 2026-27: Post-secondary education | CCPA
A budget that makes Canada stronger by committing to solidarity and dignity for all
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Canadian student grants are facing cuts. Spread the word. Learn more at www.unlock-education.ca/grow-the-gra...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Canadian student grants are facing cuts. Spread the word. Apprenez-en plus: www.acces-education.ca/boostez-les-...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This Labour Day, CAUT celebrates the achievements of the union movement and remains committed to protecting the right to free and fair collective bargaining, including the right to strike. Read more: www.caut.ca/news/celebra...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
À l’occasion de cette fête du Travail, l’ACPPU célèbre les acquis du mouvement syndical et réaffirme son engagement à protéger le droit à des négociations collectives libres et équitables, y compris le droit de grève. En lire plus: www.caut.ca/fr/nouvelles...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Tous les étudiantes et étudiants, quelle que soit leur situation financière, devraient pouvoir accéder à l’éducation. Les coûts augmentent tandis que l’aide financière aux étudiants diminue. Apprenez-en plus : www.acces-education.ca/boostez-les-...
Photo d'étudiants marchant sur un campus universitaire, sur laquelle est superposé un dégradé de couleurs. Des lignes partent du bas de l'image et mènent à des icônes représentant différents aspects de l'éducation postsecondaire.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
All students, regardless of how much money they have, should be able to afford an education. Costs are up and student financial support is decreasing. Find out more: www.unlock-education.ca/grow-the-gra...
Photo of students walking on a university campus with a coloured gradient overlay. Lines climbing from the bottom of the image leading to icons representing aspects of post-secondary education.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Professors and lecturers in McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies have unanimously voted in favour of a limited strike mandate, less than two months after the university’s education professors did the same. Read more: montrealgazette.com/news/continu...
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Continuing Studies profs at McGill unanimously approve limited strike
They join education professors, who voted for a strike mandate two months ago amid ongoing contract negotiations.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
La politique antisyndicale de McGill s’étend à l’École des sciences infirmières Ingram www.ledevoir.com/opinion/libr...
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La politique antisyndicale de McGill s’étend à l’École des sciences infirmières Ingram
McGill est désormais la seule université du Québec dont le personnel enseignant n’est pas entièrement syndiqué.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Le corps professoral de l’École de musique Schulich de l’Université McGill s’est mobilisé, avec l’appui d’une majorité, pour former l’Association mcgilloise des professeur·es de musique, devenant le huitième syndicat de personnel académique à McGill. En lire plus: cofam-mcgill.ca/la-faculte-d...
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La Faculté de musique devient le 8e syndicat de professeur·es de l'Université McGill - COFAM
Montréal, le 19 août 2026 – Le Conseil fédéré des associations mcgilloises de professeur·es et de bibliothécaires (COFAM) est heureux d'annoncer que le corps
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Faculty at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music have organized with majority support to form the Association of McGill Professors of Music, the eighth academic staff union to form at the university. Read More: cofam-mcgill.ca/en/mcgill-un...
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McGill University’s Faculty of Music Forms the Institution’s 8th Faculty Union - COFAM
Montreal, August 19, 2026 – The Confederation of Faculty Associations of McGill (COFAM) is excited to announce that faculty at McGill University's Schulic
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Coming soon! On August 17, we are launching #MemberMondays. On Mondays, here and on Instagram, we will showcase the outstanding teaching, research, or service work of one of our AUFA members. We are excited to share this and think it is important to do so for a few reasons 🧵
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Peter McInnis @defendeducation.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Some Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of PSE.
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AI, Academic Labour and the Future of Post-Secondary Education
Podcast Episode · Rank & File Radio · June 17 · 21m
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AAUP @aaup.org · 22/07/2026
OUT TODAY, the AAUP just released the first comprehensive account of how the Trump administration has taken the same playbook it's used on law firms & foreign governments & turned it on American universities. US higher ed has, in effect, become a target of a massive extortion racket. 🧵
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New Report on Extorted Compliance Charges “Massive Extortion Racket” Against Higher Ed
A new AAUP report, "Extorted Compliance: A Threat to Institutional Autonomy, Academic Freedom, and Shared Governance," exposes how the Trump administration has extended its pay-to-play approach to gov...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
L’AMNAS et le COFAM dénoncent la dernière atteinte aux droits du travail commise par l’administration de l’Université McGill : sa contestation de l’accréditation de l’AMNAS devant le Tribunal administratif du travail. cofam-mcgill.ca/lamnas-et-la...
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L’AMNAS et la COFAM condamnent la contestation par l’Université McGill de l’accréditation du syndicat du personnel enseignant des sciences infirmières - COFAM
Montréal, le 21 juillet 2026 – L’Association du personnel enseignant des sciences infirmières de McGill (AMNAS) et le Conseil fédéré des associations
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Association of McGill Nursing Academic Staff (AMNAS) and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of McGill (COFAM) denounce McGill’s latest affront to labour rights: its contestation of AMNAS’ certification by the Tribunal administratif du travail. cofam-mcgill.ca/en/amnas-and...
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AMNAS and COFAM Condemn McGill's Challenge to Nursing Union Certification - COFAM
Montréal, July 21st, 2026 – The Association of McGill Nursing Academic Staff (AMNAS) and the Confederation of Faculty Associations of McGill (COFAM) denounce
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Robin Whitaker, president of the @caut.bsky.social, laments a "customer service model of thinking" about post-secondary, where cash-strapped schools treat students as "a revenue stream" and prioritize outcomes, like top grades or scoring specific jobs upon graduation. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A U.S. prof suspects most of his students used AI to cheat. It's a growing concern here, too | CBC News
A Brown University professor has gone public about what appears to be a large-scale case of cheating using generative AI. The case isn't uncommon, according to Canadian educators and academic integrit...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
L'ACPPU joue un rôle de premier plan dans la révision de la Recommandation de 1997 concernant la condition du personnel enseignant de l'enseignement supérieur Plus: www.unesco.org/fr/higher-ed...
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Révision de la Recommandation 1997 concernant la condition du
Révision de la Recommandation 1997 concernant la condition du personnel enseignant de l'enseignement supérieur
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
CAUT plays a leadership role in the review of the 1997 Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel More: www.unesco.org/en/higher-ed...
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Revision of the 1997 Recommendation concerning the Status of
Revision of the 1997 Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Rally happening today, July 15! 15 University Avenue, Wolfville
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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University of King's College eyes workforce reductions to cut costs | CBC News
The school is offering voluntary retirements first to faculty and staff, but "hard choices" could follow if the targeted 14 positions are not reduced through retirements.
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Faculty association airs concerns as Acadia University confirms restructuring | CBC News
Faculty association president Geoffrey Whitehall says he's concerned about the elimination of departments from the university structure.
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MUN Faculty Association @munfaculty.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Join the co-chairs of @caut.bsky.social Governance Committee for a presentation and Q&A on standard governance practice at universities across Canada, and what stronger shared governance could make possible at Memorial. Thursday, July 16, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register: bit.ly/4vYsmxB
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Acadia University Faculty Association @acadiafaculty.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
“The department is central to the democratic control over the way that research happens, teaching happens” Dr. Geoffrey Whitehall, President of AUFA Read to the full CBC article on restructuring at Acadia 👇 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Faculty association airs concerns as Acadia University confirms restructuring | CBC News
Faculty association president Geoffrey Whitehall says he's concerned about the elimination of departments from the university structure.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"It is currently standard practice of university administrations in Quebec and Canada to drag their feet and stall negotiations until a strike mandate is called." Read more on @ampe-mcgill.bsky.social's unanimous strike vote: www.thesuburban.com/eedition/pag...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Dennis Wendt, président de l’AMPE [...] reproche à l’administration de McGill de «se traîner les pieds» d’avoir restructuré la faculté de manière à nuire à la capacité de négociation de l’association. En lire plus: journalmetro.com/actualites/m...
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Les professeurs d'éducation de McGill se donnent un mandat de grève
Les professeurs d'éducation de l'Université McGill ont voté à l'unanimité en faveur d'un mandat de grève de cinq jours.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
“McGill’s administration has dragged its feet, responded to our proposals piecemeal and restructured our faculty in ways that undermine our ability to bargain effectively. That has to change." Read more: montrealgazette.com/news/mcgill-...
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McGill education professors unanimously approve limited strike
They will strike for up to five days as they try to reach a first collective agreement.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
«Après plus d’un an de négociations, nos membres ont démontré, d’une seule voix, que leur patience a des limites.» Les membres de @ampe-mcgill.bsky.social ont voté à l'unanimité en faveur d'un mandat de grève alors qu'ils négocient leur première convention collective. Plus d'info: buff.ly/wpRJRXy
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Les membres de l’AMPE votent à 100% en faveur d’un mandat de grève - COFAM
MONTRÉAL, le 30 juin 2026 — Les membres de l’Association mcgilloise des professeur·es d’éducation (AMPE) ont voté à 100 % en faveur d’un mandat de grève limité autorisant l’exécutif syndical à…
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
“After more than a year of negotiations, our members have shown, with one voice, that their patience has real limits.” Members of @ampe-mcgill.bsky.social voted unanimously in favour of a strike mandate as they negotiate for their first collective agreement. Read more: buff.ly/mJ9XzU8
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AMPE Members Vote 100% in Favour of a Strike Mandate - COFAM
MONTREAL, June 30 — Members of the Association of McGill Professors of Education (AMPE) voted unanimously in favour of a limited strike mandate, authorizing the union's Executive to call up to five…
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
How does AI impact labour rights for academics and post-secondary workers? @caut.bsky.social Executive Director David Robinson joins URFA member Andrew Stevens to discuss how AI fits into a long history of tech disruption in education & how faculty associations are bargaining to protect workers.
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AI, Academic Labour and the Future of Post-Secondary Education
Podcast Episode · Rank & File Radio · June 17 · 21m
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
L'ACPPU rend hommage aux réalisations des communautés des Premières Nations, Inuits et Métis. La revitalisation des pratiques, des langues et savoirs autochtones nécessite des mesures concrètes supplémentaires. Ressources pour soutenir l’intégration des Autochtones www.caut.ca/fr/nouvelles...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, CAUT honours the achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. Restoring and revitalizing Indigenous practices, languages & knowledge requires further meaningful action. Resources to support Indigenization www.caut.ca/news/nationa...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
L'ACPPU est fière de soutenir la Semaine nationale d'action et de montrer que Notre Canada inclut les immigrant·e·s et les réfugié·e·s. Consultez la liste des événements ici et aidez-nous à faire passer le mot. app.sosha.ai/s/22gKTCZC
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Participez à un événement dans votre communauté
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
CAUT is proud to celebrate that our Canada includes refugees and immigrants – join a World Refugee Day event near you! See the event listings here and help us spread the word. app.sosha.ai/s/7YQkQAcI
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Find an event near you | World Refugee Day
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Au Canada, nous sommes fiers d'être un pays qui accueille les réfugié·e·s, et nous attendons de nos dirigeants qu'ils perpétuent cet héritage. Faisons du bruit en soutien aux réfugié·e·s. Signez notre lettre ouverte à Mark Carney. app.sosha.ai/s/fON3hVfr
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Signez notre lettre ouverte au Premier ministre Carney
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
In Canada, we are proud to be a country that welcomes immigrants and refugees, and we expect our leaders to carry on that legacy. Let’s get loud in support of refugees. Sign our open letter to PM Mark Carney today and show that we're better together. app.sosha.ai/s/voaW4WTM
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Sign the open letter to Mark Carney
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