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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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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
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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“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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The Canadian Association of University Teachers condemns the Alberta government for overriding constitutionally protected rights and imposing a rejected contract offer on members of the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

Read more: www.caut.ca/news/caut-co...
Green background with white text that reads "The Alberta government’s actions are reprehensible, heavy-handed and undemocratic. The UCP government had other options to resolve the dispute, but instead chose to declare all-out war on the fundamental rights of Albertans and all Canadians."
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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When teachers fight, students win! Education is too vital to be put on the backburner.
#solidarity
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#abed #ableg
October 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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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
September 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Are you a student with a question about how a possible strike or lockout? We have answers: aasua.ca/Web/Bargaini...
Student FAQ
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September 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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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.
August 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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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
August 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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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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July 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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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!
May 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The Employer is trying to gut our benefit plan. We can't let them.

#ualberta

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Our benefits are at risk
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April 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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"We will continue to demand respect for our members, for this process, and for a fair contract."

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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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March 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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"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...
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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March 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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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
March 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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"The government can still change its destructive course and turn the tides on funding for post-secondary education in Alberta" — Gordon Swaters, AASUA President.

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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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February 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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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
February 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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AASUA members: print out the AASUA graphics to support your bargaining team!
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#ualberta
February 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Thank you @heathermcpherson.bsky.social for talking about how to #UnlockEducation with AASUA going into the next election

@caut.bsky.social #cdnpoli #canpse #hoc
January 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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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...
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.
edmontonjournal.com
January 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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“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

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January 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM