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CUPE 3912

@cupe3912.bsky.social
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Representing over 5000 precarious academic workers in 5 bargaining units at Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University, NSCAD University, and Saint Mary's University. cupe3912.ca

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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 · 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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CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The current rate of pay for research assistants and teaching assistants s is $17 per hour, which is far below Nova Scotia’s living wage of $27.60. Individual course instructors make about $5,600 per course which is $3,600 below the national average. #nspoli @cupe3912.bsky.social
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CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
RAs, TAs, and independent course appointees at NSCAD face low wages & job insecurity. As Larissa Atkinson writes, ”A post-secondary system that relies on a precarious underclass cannot reliably meet its core mandate to provide quality higher education.” www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Andrew Biro @andrewbiro.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social TAs and contract academic staff at NS College of Art & Design, on strike for their first contract after unionizing 3 years ago
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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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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
#FairDealFriday
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Helen Pinsent @heleninwords.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Wish I could be there in person, but still sending all my solidarity to NSCAD @cupe3912.bsky.social workers! #FairDealFriday
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Christine Saulnier (she/her) @csaulnier.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Solidarity rally today Friday march 6 at 11am with @cupe3912.bsky.social striking educators—their TAs are currently being paid $17/hr. Their instructors less than $5000 per course. This will be their first agreement- it has been 3 years since they were unionized.
Graphic says:
HELP US RETURN HELP US RETURN TO THE TABLE
JOIN US ON THE PICKET LINE!
March 5th + 6th @11am
GRANVILLE MALL
 5163 DUKE STREET
A strong show of support for the union puts pressure on NSCAD to come back to the table!
FOR ONGOING UPDATES
@cupe3912nscad
www.cupe3912.ca
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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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CUPE SCFP @cupescfp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
CUPE is outraged by the United States’ unlawful and lethal attack on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. We are shocked that the U.S. military bombed this sovereign nation. This is a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter.
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Jason Haslam @jasonhaslam.ca · 17/11/2025
In honour of @cupe3912.bsky.social and all the unions in #nspse and beyond who pushed back and smacked down overweening management and their consultant handlers this year:
youtu.be
Aretha Franklin - Respect (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Aretha Franklin
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Helen Pinsent @heleninwords.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Congratulations, SMU colleagues! Well fought/bargained!
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Jason Haslam @jasonhaslam.ca · 15/11/2025
Congratulations to our SMU colleagues in @cupe3912.bsky.social! Solidarity!
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
We are happy to announce that SMU PT Faculty members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Members will return to work and classes will resume on Monday. Congratulations everyone! #cdnpse #canlab @caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Coverage of the SMU tentative agreement in CTV today: www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia… #SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
ctvnews.ca
Part-time faculty, Saint Mary’s University reach tentative deal; classes could resume Monday
Part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University, who have been on strike for three weeks, have reached a tentative agreement over wages and vacation pay.
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
For SMU Part-Time Faculty, an important note: as we are waiting for the results from the ratification vote of the tentative agreement, we are for now at ten hours of strike pay (instead of twenty).
PICKET HOURS
UPDATE
IMPORANT NOTE:
DUE TO THE RATIFICATION VOTE, CUPE 3912 SMU PART-TIME FACULTY SHOULD AIM FOR 10 HOURS OF PICKET TIME
(INSTEAD OF A FULL WEEKS' 20 HOURS
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Due to the forecast, all strike duties will be online tomorrow, Friday November 14.
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Rine Vieth @rinewithoutacat.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Nothing but respect for my president!! @ericafd.bsky.social
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
SMU Part-Time Faculty have a tentative agreement! SMU PT members, check your email for more information. #SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
WE HAVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT!
(SMU PT FACULTY, CHECK YOUR EMAIL! NOW!)
Information Sessions on Nov 13:
9 am via Zoom with the Bargaining Team
12 pm in-person at the SMU
Picket Line with Neil and Howard
6 pm via Zoom with the Bargaining Team
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
REVISED picketing schedule for Thursday, November 13: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Regular picketing at SMU and MSVU sites. ALL members are invited to join the MSVU line to support the negotiation committee as they continue to fight for a fair contract.
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
We're back at the table with SMU today! Let's cheer on our Bargaining Team as they fight for fair wages and fair work for SMU Part-Timer Faculty! We're also back at the picket line—all welcome, we love to see supporters.
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow #cdnpse @caut.bsky.social
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
The wage increase that SMU Part-Time Faculty are striking for is in line with what comparable universities pay their part-timers...and, more importantly, help these workers meet the ever-increasing cost of living! Sign here in support: forourfuture.ca
A graphic of a paper taped on a dark background that says "Tell SMU we need a living wage to LIVE HERE!!"
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
SMU's upcoming Wellness Week doesn't do what a good collective agreement will—address real material issues, like low pay and stress from late contracts. We need a fair contract for a healthy workplace, not #UnfairWork!
A pink CUPE graphic that says:

"SMU says this"
followed by a screenshot of the staff and faculty wellness challenge
And then "reflects their"
followed by a screenshot of the text: "ongoing commitment to a healthy, supportive, and connected workplace"

How does prolonging a strike fit with these words
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Rine Vieth @rinewithoutacat.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
If you think that part time faculty in Canada should be paid more than ~$26k/year teaching four courses, should get benefits, and should have a path to permanency, sign + share! We're on strike for what's already been settled at other universities. ❤️ @cupe3912.bsky.social forourfuture.ca
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Academic workers are fighting for Nova Scotia’s future - can you help?
CUPE 3912 academic workers at Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary’s University are on strike. Students risk losing courses, mentors, and the quality of education they deserve.
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow @cupe3912.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
WEATHER UPDATE: IN PERSON PICKETING FOR MONDAY CANCELLED The weather is looking potentially risky for picketers tomorrow due to rain, wind, and thunderstorms. Therefore, we will move to virtual strike duties tomorrow. Online picketing will be available for all members from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Robin Whitaker @rgwhitaker.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Flying the @caut.bsky.social flag with @cupe3912.bsky.social and the @cautdefencefund.bsky.social
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Dominique Marshall @dominiquemarshall.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Today, in solidarity with striking academic workers of @cupe3912.bsky.social in Mount St Vincent University & Saint Mary’s University, External Officer Marurika holds @cuasa.ca flag, with @cautdefencefund.bsky.social flying picketers ✈️🪧 @caut.bsky.social @ottawalabour.bsky.social
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
#FairDealFriday
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We have several special events at our picket lines on Friday November 7. We will be joined by @caut.bsky.social flying picketers. 9 am muster with flying pickets at SMU, then march to Robie McNally 10 am half of the flying pickets will go to the Mount 12 noon rallies at both pickets
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Thank you for the support!
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StFXAUT @stfxaut.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
On behalf of the StFXAUT, Dr. Michael Follert, Department of Sociology (right), presents a $1,000 cheque to Katerina Allan, Vice-President Mount Saint Vincent for @cupe3912.bsky.social www.stfxaut.ca/stfxaut-supp...
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StFXAUT Support for CUPE 3912
On behalf of the StFXAUT, Dr. Michael Follert, Department of Sociology (right), presents a $1,000 cheque to Katerina Allan, Vice-President Mount Saint Vincent for CUPE 3912. Read our earlier post to…
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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...
win.newmode.net
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Thank you to the many Unions and organizations who have donated to support our striking MSVU and SMU Part-Time Faculty. Go here to see the full list: cupe3912.ca/2025/10/29/t...
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Thank You for Solidarity Donations to MSVU and SMU Part-Time Faculty Strike - CUPE 3912
We would like to thank the following Unions and organizations for their strong solidarity as we head into almost week two of the strike. AASUA (Association of Academic Staff, University of Alberta): $...
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CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
“Fighting for the right to a public university”, written about the Dal Faculty strike, also applies to @cupe3912.bsky.social's strike mandate, which can “be seen as strong resistance to right-wing neoliberal tendencies that strangle universities”. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... #Nspoli
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Fighting for the right to a public university - CCPA
The Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) was locked out by the university three weeks ago (August 20th). The DFA’s calls for fair wages and supportive measures for newer and precariously employed facul...
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Jason Haslam @jasonhaslam.ca · 03/11/2025
Please send a letter to support our @cupe3912.bsky.social colleagues! Enough is enough! It’s time to take remember the mission of our institutions and who delivers it!
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Seth L. Sanders @nabalkattu.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
As a teacher I strongly support CUPE 3912 members on strike at Saint Mary’s University and Mount Saint Vincent because our students deserve the best education. They need professionals who can be there for them semester after semester, not maltreated temps.
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
#FairDealNow #SMUstrike @cautdefencefund.bsky.social #cdnpse #canlab
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Striking SMU Part-Time Faculty aren't just fighting for pay, they are also fighting for access to a pension plan and healthcare support—stuff employees should have access to! Sign to support striking Nova Scotia part-time faculty here: cupe.ca/for-our-future
A graphic that reads: Even after teaching at Saint Mary's University for many years, part-time instructors have no access to health insurance of a pension plan. Many other universities provide these.
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
SMU Part-Time Faculty are fighting for not just fair wages, but fair work—including the right to permanency. PT Faculty should not be required to re-apply to the same courses for decades! Support striking SMU workers here: cupe.ca/for-our-future
A photo of an application form, and text reading: 

"I've been teaching at Saint Mary's University for 35 years, and every semester I still need to apply to teach the courses I created."
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Helen Pinsent @heleninwords.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
This is fabulous news. The deal was hard fought, and it has some huge gains that set us up well for future negotiations. On top of that, it’s definitely a relief to be able to plan Shirley Jackson lectures instead of strike tactics!
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CUPE Nova Scotia @cupens.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Members of @cupe3912.bsky.social are striking for a fair deal from @smuhalifax.bsky.social and @msvuhalifax.bsky.social , and need your support. Visit cupe.ca/for-our-future and take action to stand up for our future!
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Dal Tentative Agreement Passed Ratification Vote! 85.5% of members voted YES.
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Thank you to the NSGEU President, Sandra Mullen, and their Political Action Committee for joining us at the MSVU Picket line today!
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merschrod (she/they) @merschrod.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
#solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social members at MSVU and SMU who are on strike! Stay safe in the storm! @munfaculty.bsky.social
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CUPE 3912 @cupe3912.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Yoga is now happening at 2:30PM today!
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Alison @alisonburnis.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Shoutout to my @cupe3912.bsky.social colleagues for the always impeccable vibes. Blasting Cher, using picket flags to make sure traffic stops for students crossing the street from the bus stop. Your care is noticed and appreciated by your colleagues! #SMUStrike
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