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Our union represents 1650+ members at Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, Luther College & the University of Regina.

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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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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
As Pride Month comes to a close, our commitment does not. We stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ workers every day of the year — fighting for dignity, safety, and fairness in every workplace. Pride is more than a celebration, it's a reminder that solidarity makes us stronger. 🌈✊
URFA members and family pose in front of a bright blue truck at the Queen City Pride Parade, holding a flag.
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Congratulations to @fnuniv on 50 years of advancing Indigenous education! We recognize not only this incredible milestone, but also our union’s 36-year history representing members who work here. Here’s to celebrating the past & envisioning how we will work together for the next 50 years!
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MUN Faculty Association @munfaculty.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Warmest congratulations to Dr. Robin Whitaker on her re-election as @caut.bsky.social President. A faculty member in MUN’s Department of Anthropology and former MUNFA President (2017-2019), Dr. Whitaker continues to be a strong voice for post-secondary educators across the country.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
"The president’s raise alone would have been the rough equivalent of a 1.5 per cent raise for all of our contract faculty this year,” Robin Gendron, NUFA President Read more: www.nugget.ca/news/nipissi...
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Nipissing University president’s $83K raise draws concern amid cuts, uncertainty
Nipissing University's president received a $83,000 raise from 2024 to 2025.
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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
More and more teaching at Ontario universities is being done on short-term contracts, and students are paying the price. OCUFA has solutions to stop the gigification of teaching. #Fairness4CF ocufa.on.ca/ontarios-uni...
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UOITFA at Ontario Tech @uoitfa.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Faculty at @ontariotechu.bsky.social are in bargaining. We do not want a strike and we are working hard to avoid one but we need your help to get Ontario Tech to bargain in good faith. Send a letter to Ontario Tech asking them to bargain a a fair deal now: uoitfa.ca/take-action2026/
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Survey findings show a growing majority of Canadians support public funding for colleges and universities. Learn more in the latest issue of the Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/gro...
Bar graph showing change in belief from 2024 to 2025 that it is important for governments to continue funding colleges and universities, ranging from “very important” to “not important at all.”
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lakeheadfa.bsky.social @lakeheadfa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
LUFA stands with Contract Faculty! #Fairness4CF @ocufa.bsky.social
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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Walk into many Ontario university classrooms today and you’ll see a system under strain: overcrowded classes, overstretched instructors, and growing instability. More and more teaching is being done on short-term contracts. This is the gigification of teaching. 🧵 #Fairness4CF
Graphic featuring a quote that reads: “The growing presence of contract faculty on campuses represents the quiet ‘gigification’ of university teaching.” — Rob Kristofferson, OCUFA President. The background shows a desk scene with a yellow coffee cup and a tablet displaying an op-ed entitled “Ontario’s universities are being run on gig work – and students are paying the price.” OCUFA logo and website link appear at the bottom.
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ocufa.bsky.social @ocufa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Today is OCUFA's Day of Action in support of #fairness4CF. #ONPSE is increasingly being run on gig-style academic work, a result of years of provincial underfunding. The system is under strain, and students and faculty feel the impact. Read the op-ed ➡️ tinyurl.com/cfsmdoa
Picture of smiling man with a blue collared shirt on the right. On the left, a block of white text on a teal background that says "Ontario's  universities are being run on gig work - and students are paying the price. Read the op-ed by OCUFA President Rob Kirstofferson". The OCUFA logo appear on the bottom right.
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WLUFA @wlufa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Following the recent Member ratification vote, WLUFA’s Contract Faculty Members at Laurier are set to make some gains, but there is still more work to do to address precarity and advance fairness for Contract Faculty across the sector. tinyurl.com/cfsmdoa @ocufa.bsky.social #Fairness4CF
Graphic 1: Graphic featuring a quote that reads: “The growing presence of contract faculty on campuses represents the quiet ‘gigification’ of university teaching.” — Rob Kristofferson, OCUFA President. The background shows a desk scene with a yellow coffee cup and a tablet displaying an op-ed entitled “Ontario’s universities are being run on gig work – and students are paying the price.” OCUFA logo and website link appear at the bottom.A poster with OCUFA President, Rob Kristofferson. White lettering on a greenish background "Ontario's universities are being run on gig work-and students are paying the price. Read the op-ed by OCUFA President Rob Kristofferson. OCUFA."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
This Fair Dealing week, we’re breaking down myths and facts about fair dealing. We tend to think of copyright as being only about protecting creators, works and ensuring those creators get paid. But copyright is all about balance. Learn more at copyright.caut.ca
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Text reads "Myth: Copyright's primary purpose is to ensure authors are paid. Fact: Copyright law has always been about balancing users' and creators' rights."
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Fair Dealing Week is just a few days away! There's still time to register for our February 25 webinar featuring Professor David Vaver as he talks about copyright user rights then and now. 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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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Wilfrid Laurier Contract Faculty may be on strike as soon as this Mon, Feb 23. They teach ~40% of undergraduate courses at Laurier, yet account for less than 6% of the university's operating budget. Support their efforts and join this letter writing campaign: actionnetwork.org/letters/4dea...
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Act Now: Fairness for Laurier Contract Faculty
Contract Faculty are essential to the learning experience at Wilfrid Laurier University, but too often they face unstable and unfair working conditions. Join me in sending a letter to Laurier’s Presid...
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LUFAPPUL @lufappul.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
We ended week 2 with more amazing solidarity from our community - on-campus, across Sudbury and countrywide United we win! - Nous avons terminé la deuxième semaine avec une solidarité incroyable de la part de notre communauté sur le campus, à Sudbury et dans tout le pays Ensemble, nous vaincrons !
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LUFAPPUL @lufappul.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
MORE THAN 15,000 letters have been sent to Laurentian’s Board of Governors. Did you know there’s no limit on how many you send? Start your day off demanding a fair deal: lufappul.ca?page_id=6858
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OCADFA @ocadfa.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
OCAD U lags behind other universities in terms of working conditions, benefits & pay. That why Fair and Reasonable Compensation is at the heart of our negotiating plans. www.ocadfa.ca @ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
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Larry Savage @profsavage.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
At a time when official statistics are under political pressure elsewhere, Canada has an opportunity & a responsibility to strengthen its own commitment to open, reliable labour relations data. Adam King & I explain why: theconversation.com/why-canada-n... #cdnpoli #canlab
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Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
Canada does a poor job of gathering labour relations information. In a period of rising inequality and renewed workplace conflict, stakeholders need better data.
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Dominique Marshall @dominiquemarshall.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
I just emailed the Ontario government telling them to remove the unnecessary limitations on LUFA's right to free and fair bargaining. Send your letter here: www.lufappul.ca?page_id=6355 @ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cuasa.ca @apuott.bsky.social In solidarity
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
How are governments interfering in post-secondary education across Canada? Learn more from this great podcast, featuring a recent panel on government interference in post-secondary across our country that was hosted by the SK Organization of Faculty Associations! open.spotify.com/episode/41i0...
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Episode 7: Government Interference in PSE
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
"Never wanting to let a good crisis go to waste, myriad actors have come out of the woodwork to propose their grand solutions to this current moment. While public funding may be the headline, the fine print is worth investigating." Check out this article by URFA member @drmarcspooner.bsky.social ⬇️
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Not all calls for public funding are good - CAUT
Program cuts, layoffs and campus closures are making headlines across the country.
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
"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...
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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.
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Deadline to sign TODAY! 🚨 Sign the petition urging the University of Regina to cut ties with Scotiabank and invest locally instead! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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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...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social who are on the picket lines after being locked out by the Dalhousie University admin! #KeepDalStrong
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Robin Whitaker @rgwhitaker.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
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 edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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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.
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APPUSB @appusb.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
L'APPUSB a besoin de votre aide. Soutenez l'APPUSB en envoyant une lettre à la direction de l'Université de Saint-Boniface!  f.mtr.cool/wwxyfhtuxf The APPUSB needs your help. Support APPUSB by sending a letter to Saint-Boniface University's administration! f.mtr.cool/duirtuirwd
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
“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...
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CAUT condemns federal government’s violation of right to strike 
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
"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." Read more... vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
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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
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
"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...
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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...
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Dalhousie Faculty Association @dalfaculty.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
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
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
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...
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
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
Image of a meeting room with yellow chairs. Text says Fall General Membership Meeting — save the date with an URFA logo.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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...
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Hey #Saskatchewan! Looking for a Pride event in your area? Check out this great directory 🌈 sfl.sk.ca/events/pride...
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Pride 2025 Directory
Listing of key pride events happening in Saskatchewan this summer!
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
LISTEN: Check out this great conversation about Academic Freedom, featuring URFA member Marc Spooner! tosavetheworld.ca/episode-683-...
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Episode 683 Academic Freedom
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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-...
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2025 SFL Summer Camp
SFL camp empowers young people through active learning, cooperative recreation, and fun-focused social events.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
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.
Intersex-inclusive progress pride flag with the text "Celebrating Pride" and the CAUT logo overlaid in the purple section of the flag.
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WLUFA @wlufa.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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
A photo of student supporters with signs about Contract Faculty SupportA procession of University graduates, faculty and administrators going into a theatre. A photo of student supporters with signs about Contract Faculty SupportA student making a support sign
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
⚠️ 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.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
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.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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
Simple graphic with text that reads "Families shouldn't have to struggle with the cost of post-secondary education"
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McMaster University Academic Librarians' Association @muala.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
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
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CUASA - Carleton University Academic Staff Association @cuasa.ca · 26/03/2025
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. actionnetwork.org/petitions/su...
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
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
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Help us Unlock Education
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
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.
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.
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ANSUT @ansut.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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/
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University of Regina Faculty Association @urfaunion.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
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...
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