SMUFU
@smufu.bsky.social
Saint Mary's University Faculty Union
Representing ~300 full-time faculty and librarians since 1974
Representing ~300 full-time faculty and librarians since 1974
Nominations will be accepted from February 3 to April 2, 2026. The official announcement will take place at convocation in May.
The recipient will be presented with a plaque as well as a $1,500 monetary award which is funded equally by the Alumni Association and the Faculty Union.
The recipient will be presented with a plaque as well as a $1,500 monetary award which is funded equally by the Alumni Association and the Faculty Union.
February 12, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Nominations will be accepted from February 3 to April 2, 2026. The official announcement will take place at convocation in May.
The recipient will be presented with a plaque as well as a $1,500 monetary award which is funded equally by the Alumni Association and the Faculty Union.
The recipient will be presented with a plaque as well as a $1,500 monetary award which is funded equally by the Alumni Association and the Faculty Union.
We have a tentative deal!
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 AM
We have a tentative deal!
Day 1 of conciliation and our team is working into the evening...
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Alt: a picture of a groundhog with curlers on its head holding a cup of coffee
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Day 1 of conciliation and our team is working into the evening...
Our members stand in solidarity behind our Bargaining Team.
We REJECT the employer's offer.
Our Team is ready to receive better.
We REJECT the employer's offer.
Our Team is ready to receive better.
two ground squirrels standing next to each other with the words hol up let him cook below them
ALT: two ground squirrels standing next to each other with the words hol up let him cook below them
media.tenor.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Our members stand in solidarity behind our Bargaining Team.
We REJECT the employer's offer.
Our Team is ready to receive better.
We REJECT the employer's offer.
Our Team is ready to receive better.
When 93.2% of voting SMUFU members (94.5% voted) vote for a strike mandate, you know something isn't working at SMU. It's a serious message. Time to listen.
January 23, 2026 at 10:37 PM
When 93.2% of voting SMUFU members (94.5% voted) vote for a strike mandate, you know something isn't working at SMU. It's a serious message. Time to listen.
SMUFU members are voting to secure a strike vote mandate.
This doesn't mean we will go on strike.
But the ways things have been unfolding over the past 24 hours, well, it's not been, erm, constructive...
This doesn't mean we will go on strike.
But the ways things have been unfolding over the past 24 hours, well, it's not been, erm, constructive...
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ALT: a kermit the frog is holding a sign that says vote .
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
SMUFU members are voting to secure a strike vote mandate.
This doesn't mean we will go on strike.
But the ways things have been unfolding over the past 24 hours, well, it's not been, erm, constructive...
This doesn't mean we will go on strike.
But the ways things have been unfolding over the past 24 hours, well, it's not been, erm, constructive...
Reposted by SMUFU
This piece by @carleton.ca @jonathanmalloy.bsky.social on how budgetary constraints threaten the quality of a university education will interest @cuasa.ca/ @ocufa.bsky.social/ @ottawalabour.bsky.social & @caut.bsky.social friends. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Canada’s universities are in crisis as money gets tighter
Tuition freezes and spending cuts are undermining education with larger class sizes, less course selection, deteriorating facilities and services
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
This piece by @carleton.ca @jonathanmalloy.bsky.social on how budgetary constraints threaten the quality of a university education will interest @cuasa.ca/ @ocufa.bsky.social/ @ottawalabour.bsky.social & @caut.bsky.social friends. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Dead wood is a term that can be considered abusive or derogatory because it dehumanizes people by comparing them to useless, decaying wood. Did you know that the Chair of the SMU BOG has made reference to SMUFU members as being 'dead wood'?
January 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Dead wood is a term that can be considered abusive or derogatory because it dehumanizes people by comparing them to useless, decaying wood. Did you know that the Chair of the SMU BOG has made reference to SMUFU members as being 'dead wood'?
We will never accept this template: corporatization of higher education: No to Nousferatu
nationalpost.com/feature/how-...
nationalpost.com/feature/how-...
How to run a university in Canada? Outsource it to this management consulting firm
Nous Group's template for getting out of the red has been adopted by major schools. Critics call it the corporatization of higher education.
nationalpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
We will never accept this template: corporatization of higher education: No to Nousferatu
nationalpost.com/feature/how-...
nationalpost.com/feature/how-...
You know things are heating up when the SMUFU Discord gets reactivated....
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ALT: a cat wearing sunglasses is standing on its hind legs and says wink wink .
media.tenor.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
You know things are heating up when the SMUFU Discord gets reactivated....
Dear SMUFU Members,
This is a reminder of the bargaining update meetings scheduled for tomorrow with a brief follow-up on the status of bargaining. Additional info has been sent to your inbox.
This is a reminder of the bargaining update meetings scheduled for tomorrow with a brief follow-up on the status of bargaining. Additional info has been sent to your inbox.
December 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Dear SMUFU Members,
This is a reminder of the bargaining update meetings scheduled for tomorrow with a brief follow-up on the status of bargaining. Additional info has been sent to your inbox.
This is a reminder of the bargaining update meetings scheduled for tomorrow with a brief follow-up on the status of bargaining. Additional info has been sent to your inbox.
All Members Meeting this Wednesday.
Liaison Comm meetings scheduled for next week: check your email in coming days.
Liaison Comm meetings scheduled for next week: check your email in coming days.
December 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
All Members Meeting this Wednesday.
Liaison Comm meetings scheduled for next week: check your email in coming days.
Liaison Comm meetings scheduled for next week: check your email in coming days.
Winter U-Passes are now available at the Information Desk (1st Floor Student Centre)! You are eligible for the U-Pass if you are registered in three or more classes for the Winter Semester. They are available at the Information Desk beginning December 1st.
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Winter U-Passes are now available at the Information Desk (1st Floor Student Centre)! You are eligible for the U-Pass if you are registered in three or more classes for the Winter Semester. They are available at the Information Desk beginning December 1st.
To register: go to: https//tinyurl.com/4yn26r92
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
To register: go to: https//tinyurl.com/4yn26r92
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SMU Part-Time Faculty have a tentative agreement! SMU PT members, check your email for more information.
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
SMU Part-Time Faculty have a tentative agreement! SMU PT members, check your email for more information.
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
The employer and SMU CUPE 3912 Part-Time Faculty return to the Bargaining Table today.
We trust that the SMU Senior Admin and BOG will offer a fair deal so SMU students can get back into the classrooms next week and PT Faculty can be appropriately respected.
#solidarity
We trust that the SMU Senior Admin and BOG will offer a fair deal so SMU students can get back into the classrooms next week and PT Faculty can be appropriately respected.
#solidarity
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The employer and SMU CUPE 3912 Part-Time Faculty return to the Bargaining Table today.
We trust that the SMU Senior Admin and BOG will offer a fair deal so SMU students can get back into the classrooms next week and PT Faculty can be appropriately respected.
#solidarity
We trust that the SMU Senior Admin and BOG will offer a fair deal so SMU students can get back into the classrooms next week and PT Faculty can be appropriately respected.
#solidarity
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...
@caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social
Solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social SMU!
win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
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November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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...
@caut.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social
Solidarity with @cupe3912.bsky.social SMU!
win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
