University of Regina Faculty Association
@urfaunion.bsky.social
Our union represents 1650+ members at Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, Luther College & the University of Regina.
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We ended week 2 with more amazing solidarity from our community - on-campus, across Sudbury and countrywide
United we win!
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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 !
United we win!
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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 !
January 31, 2026 at 6:29 PM
We ended week 2 with more amazing solidarity from our community - on-campus, across Sudbury and countrywide
United we win!
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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 !
United we win!
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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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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
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
February 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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
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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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
That why Fair and Reasonable Compensation is at the heart of our negotiating plans.
www.ocadfa.ca
@ocufa.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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
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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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
theconversation.com/why-canada-n...
#cdnpoli #canlab
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.
theconversation.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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
theconversation.com/why-canada-n...
#cdnpoli #canlab
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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
January 8, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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
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!
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Episode 7: Government Interference in PSE
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November 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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...
open.spotify.com/episode/41i0...
"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 ⬇️
Check out this article by URFA member @drmarcspooner.bsky.social ⬇️
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 5:42 PM
"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 ⬇️
Check out this article by URFA member @drmarcspooner.bsky.social ⬇️
"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...
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.
edmontonjournal.com
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"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...
Deadline to sign TODAY! 🚨 Sign the petition urging the University of Regina to cut ties with Scotiabank and invest locally instead!
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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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October 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social who are on the picket lines after being locked out by the Dalhousie University admin! #KeepDalStrong
August 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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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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...
Astute analysis by Lee Easton & Shauna MacDonald @acifa.bsky.social @drmacd.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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.
edmontonjournal.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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...
Astute analysis by Lee Easton & Shauna MacDonald @acifa.bsky.social @drmacd.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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L'APPUSB a besoin de votre aide.
Soutenez l'APPUSB en envoyant une lettre à la direction de l'Université de Saint-Boniface!
https://f.mtr.cool/wwxyfhtuxf
The APPUSB needs your help.
Support APPUSB by sending a letter to Saint-Boniface University's administration!
https://f.mtr.cool/duirtuirwd
Soutenez l'APPUSB en envoyant une lettre à la direction de l'Université de Saint-Boniface!
https://f.mtr.cool/wwxyfhtuxf
The APPUSB needs your help.
Support APPUSB by sending a letter to Saint-Boniface University's administration!
https://f.mtr.cool/duirtuirwd
August 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
L'APPUSB a besoin de votre aide.
Soutenez l'APPUSB en envoyant une lettre à la direction de l'Université de Saint-Boniface!
https://f.mtr.cool/wwxyfhtuxf
The APPUSB needs your help.
Support APPUSB by sending a letter to Saint-Boniface University's administration!
https://f.mtr.cool/duirtuirwd
Soutenez l'APPUSB en envoyant une lettre à la direction de l'Université de Saint-Boniface!
https://f.mtr.cool/wwxyfhtuxf
The APPUSB needs your help.
Support APPUSB by sending a letter to Saint-Boniface University's administration!
https://f.mtr.cool/duirtuirwd
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“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...
Read more: www.caut.ca/news/caut-co...
CAUT condemns federal government’s violation of right to strike
www.caut.ca
August 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
“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...
Read more: www.caut.ca/news/caut-co...
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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...
“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...
August 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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...
“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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"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
vancouversun.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"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...
Read more...
vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...
"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...
Read the full statement here: www.urfa.ca/news/stateme...
August 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"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...
Read the full statement here: www.urfa.ca/news/stateme...
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...
Read the letter here: www.urfa.ca/news/aaup-le...
August 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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...
Read the letter here: www.urfa.ca/news/aaup-le...
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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
July 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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
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...
Join the national campaign here: canadianlabour.ca/campaigns/pr...
July 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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...
Join the national campaign here: canadianlabour.ca/campaigns/pr...
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
All members are invited to attend our Fall General Membership Meeting — whether you are a brand-new or seasoned member. #canlab
July 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
All members are invited to attend our Fall General Membership Meeting — whether you are a brand-new or seasoned member. #canlab
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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...
📢 Tell the AST Board & admin that @astfassoc.bsky.socialtoday deserve a fair deal.
✉️ Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
June 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
📢 Tell the AST Board & admin that @astfassoc.bsky.socialtoday deserve a fair deal.
✉️ Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
Hey #Saskatchewan! Looking for a Pride event in your area? Check out this great directory 🌈
sfl.sk.ca/events/pride...
sfl.sk.ca/events/pride...
Pride 2025 Directory
Listing of key pride events happening in Saskatchewan this summer!
sfl.sk.ca
June 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Hey #Saskatchewan! Looking for a Pride event in your area? Check out this great directory 🌈
sfl.sk.ca/events/pride...
sfl.sk.ca/events/pride...
LISTEN: Check out this great conversation about Academic Freedom, featuring URFA member Marc Spooner!
tosavetheworld.ca/episode-683-...
tosavetheworld.ca/episode-683-...
Episode 683 Academic Freedom
tosavetheworld.ca
June 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
LISTEN: Check out this great conversation about Academic Freedom, featuring URFA member Marc Spooner!
tosavetheworld.ca/episode-683-...
tosavetheworld.ca/episode-683-...
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-...
sfl.sk.ca/events/2025-...
2025 SFL Summer Camp
SFL camp empowers young people through active learning, cooperative recreation, and fun-focused social events.
sfl.sk.ca
June 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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-...
sfl.sk.ca/events/2025-...
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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.
June 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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.