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Michael Shaw
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Academic union member at UMFA. Active in CAUT and the CAUT DF.
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It's fascinating to see the changes in one company's logo over the years.
January 3, 2026 at 2:47 AM
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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A Year of Government Interference in Collective Bargaining

More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
pressprogress.ca/a-year-of-go...
A Year of Government Interference in Collective Bargaining
More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
pressprogress.ca
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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December 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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My colleague, Professor Sharry Aitken speaks on the peril of travelling to the US.
December 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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I refuse to travel to the United States. I won't spend a single penny in that country.

But I'll tell you this much - when Trump dies, my first trip will be to visit his grave site.

Hopefully there aren't cameras.
December 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Two babies were born in New York within a year of each other, soon after WWII.

One, Rob Reiner, lived a life of humanity and achievement. He brought us delight and joy. His memory will be a blessing.

The other, Donald Trump, will be remembered as an embarrassment to our nation.
December 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The NDP announcement was more about the announcement and less about substance or good public policy work? I am shocked!!!

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Manitoba wildfire review consisted of ‘meeting notes and verbal discussion’ but no written reports: documents | CBC News
After one of the worst wildfire seasons in Manitoba, CBC News has learned an internal wildfire response review conducted by the province after the NDP government cancelled an “urgent” external review ...
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Last Post: West End Cultural Centre is a registered charity - make a donation and get that tax receipt https://www.wecc.ca/donate
Donate — West End Cultural Centre
www.wecc.ca
December 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Today, on the anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, we remember the names of every woman who was killed because they were women. (1/3)
December 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Solidarité with our caut/acppu colleagues in Québec against the anti-labour Loi 3. @caut.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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We've fallen into an anti-immigration, anti-climate, short-sighted economic doofus era, brought to you by the guy who we thought was a smart policy wonk.
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Banks, consultancy firms position chronic underfunding as an opportunity to reform and repurpose universities, rather than as a rallying cry to garner support, break out of somnambulance, and get to the upstream cause of many of the problems.
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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.
www.caut.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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My latest investigation for @winnipegfreepress.com

A now-senior exec at Brandon University turned a student’s failing grade into an A+ when she was the dean of science, a move that overrode the instructor’s concerns & is raising qs about marking #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Former Brandon University dean accused of ‘mathematically impossible’ grade change
A now-senior executive at Brandon University turned a student’s failing grade into an A+ when she was the dean of science, a move that overrode the course instructor’s concerns and is raising question...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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We’re a small team of seven journalists who investigate stories wealthy and powerful people don’t want Canadians to know about

Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret

Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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As universities and colleges cut academic programs, close programs, and slash 13,000+ jobs, Budget 2025 halves international student enrolment without boosting core funding.
November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Thank you to the NSGEU President, Sandra Mullen, and their Political Action Committee for joining us at the MSVU Picket line today!
October 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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#solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social members at MSVU and SMU who are on strike! Stay safe in the storm! @munfaculty.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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"Post-secondary education is foundational to Canadian democracy and quality of life."

The @policyalternatives.ca Alternative Federal Budget today is out today and lays out real solutions to protect public and affordable PSE in Canada.

Read more:
Alternative federal budget 2026: Post-secondary education | CCPA
What the Canadian government should do on post-secondary education. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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OK folks, here's the deal. Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads and has ignored asks to stop. It's time to tell them we won't stream fascism - by cancelling our subscriptions. Here's how to get started: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Still feeling the love from amazing SMU students who brought us solidarity and picket line treats today!

You can come by to support us, or sign: https://bit.ly/EmailForPTSMUFaculty
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Day two of the strike. Great turn out in support of part-time faculty at Saint Mary's University. Solidarity to those also striking at Mount Saint Vincent University. ✊🏻 @cupe3912.bsky.social #smu
October 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Our colleagues at SMU and MSVU are fighting for equitable pay and working conditions. The professorate represented by CUPE 3912 are among the lowest paid precarious academics in Canada. If you're in Halifax, please support our friends! @cupe3912.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM