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CUPE 3912
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Representing over 5000 precarious academic workers in 5 bargaining units at Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University, NSCAD University, and Saint Mary's University.

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For SMU Part-Time Faculty, an important note: as we are waiting for the results from the ratification vote of the tentative agreement, we are for now at ten hours of strike pay (instead of twenty).
PICKET HOURS UPDATE IMPORANT NOTE: DUE TO THE RATIFICATION VOTE, CUPE 3912 SMU PART-TIME FACULTY SHOULD AIM FOR 10 HOURS OF PICKET TIME (INSTEAD OF A FULL WEEKS' 20 HOURS
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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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
WE HAVE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT! (SMU PT FACULTY, CHECK YOUR EMAIL! NOW!) Information Sessions on Nov 13: 9 am via Zoom with the Bargaining Team 12 pm in-person at the SMU Picket Line with Neil and Howard 6 pm via Zoom with the Bargaining Team
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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The wage increase that SMU Part-Time Faculty are striking for is in line with what comparable universities pay their part-timers...and, more importantly, help these workers meet the ever-increasing cost of living!

Sign here in support: http://forourfuture.ca/
A graphic of a paper taped on a dark background that says "Tell SMU we need a living wage to LIVE HERE!!"
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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SMU's upcoming Wellness Week doesn't do what a good collective agreement will—address real material issues, like low pay and stress from late contracts. We need a fair contract for a healthy workplace, not #UnfairWork!
A pink CUPE graphic that says: "SMU says this" followed by a screenshot of the staff and faculty wellness challenge And then "reflects their" followed by a screenshot of the text: "ongoing commitment to a healthy, supportive, and connected workplace" How does prolonging a strike fit with these words
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Striking SMU Part-Time Faculty aren't just fighting for pay, they are also fighting for access to a pension plan and healthcare support—stuff employees should have access to!

Sign to support striking Nova Scotia part-time faculty here: https://cupe.ca/for-our-future
A graphic that reads: Even after teaching at Saint Mary's University for many years, part-time instructors have no access to health insurance of a pension plan. Many other universities provide these.
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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SMU Part-Time Faculty are fighting for not just fair wages, but fair work—including the right to permanency. PT Faculty should not be required to re-apply to the same courses for decades!

Support striking SMU workers here: https://cupe.ca/for-our-future
A photo of an application form, and text reading: "I've been teaching at Saint Mary's University for 35 years, and every semester I still need to apply to teach the courses I created."
November 3, 2025 at 12:05 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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Yoga is now happening at 2:30PM today!
October 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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CUPE 3912’s resolution at CUPE National Convention adopted. Read more here: cupe3912.ca/2025/10/28/c...
Success! CUPE 3912 resolution #204 officially supported by CUPE National! This means CUPE has to dedicate resources to lobby all levels of government for increased funding and a national education act and raise public awareness about post secondary workers and to fight cuts to protect our jols. Head to our website to read the full list of adopted resolutions
October 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Join us for a yoga session tomorrow Wednesday, October 29 at 8:30AM. It will be in Gorsebrook Park on Inglis on the park side of the #SMUstrike picket line. Bring a mat or towel, comfy clothes and water!
October 28, 2025 at 7:40 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
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October 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Screenshot and share this post to to your own page and tag MSVU and tell them CUPE 3912 Part-Time Academics deserve a fair deal now!
Solidarity I stand with MSVU Part-Time Academics MSVU give them a fair deal now!
October 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Come and support Part-Time Academics at MSVU as they strike for a fair deal!
Workers striking, holding signs that read “living wages for living here” CUPE members picketing outside MSVU CUPE members on strike at MSVU holding signs
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Further updates will be shared as the situation develops.

For more information, contact your strike committee:
vp.msvu.cupe3912@gmail.com
cupe3912.msvu.steward@gmail.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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MSVU CUPE 3912 strike will officially start with a gathering at noon on Wednesday, October 22, at the Seton Building entrance. At the initial meeting, we will organize and begin the picketing process. For those unable to attend in person, a summary of key updates will be sent by email.
MSVU STRIKE ACTION CONFIRMED Following the final round of negotiations today, October 21, MSVU CUPE 3912 has confirmed that strike action will proceed, beginning at 12:01 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as no agreement was reached with the employer. The strike will officially start with a gathering at noon on Wednesday, October 22, at the Seton Building entrance. From that point onward, teaching will cease, and no new materials or assignments will be provided. Staff will also halt the grading and return of any assignments during the strike. At the initial meeting, we will organize and begin the picketing process. For those unable to attend in person, a summary of key updates will be sent by email. FURTHER UPDATES WILL BE SHARED AS THE SITUATION DEVELOPS.
October 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Starting now
Q&A SESSION TONIGHT AT 6 PM ATLANTIC TIME, THERE WILL BE AN ONLINE SESSION FOR OUR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS TO ASK QUESTIONS TO LABOUR AND LEGAL EXPERTS REGARDING THE RIGHT TO STRIKE AND STUDENT WORK VISAS. CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR THE ZOOM LINK. ASAF RASHID IS A HALIFAX-BASED IMMIGRATION LAWYER WHO WILL BE ATTENDING TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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CUPE 3912 resolution was passed at CUPE National Convention with broad support! This means CUPE has to dedicate resources to lobby all levels of government for increased funding and a national education act and raise public awareness about post secondary workers and to fight cuts to protect our jobs
Success! CUPE 3912 resolution was passed at CUPE National Convention with broad support! This means CUPE has to dedicate resources to lobby all levels of government for increased funding and a national education act and raise public awareness about post secondary workers and to fight cuts to protect our jobs. Swipe to read the full text! CUPE WILL Renew campaigning through lobbying and mobilization of all levels of government for comprehensive, public post-secondary funding. In particular, CUPE will pressure the federal government to legislate a national Post-Secondary Education Act with statutory, accountable federal funding for post-secondary education. Develop resources for locals and chartered organizations to raise public awareness of the value of CUPE’s Post-Secondary Education Workers, support efforts to fight post-secondary education cuts, and protect these members’ jobs. BECAUSE Post-secondary across Canada is in crisis, exacerbated by federal policies impacting international students and by chronic underfunding by both federal and provincial governments; This crisis has led to ongoing job losses and increased precarity for academic, technical, trades, service and support staff CUPE members; Stable and fair models of public funding are required to provide the education and research that drives the Canadian economy, supports families, and resources the country’s labour market, which are essential to supporting and retraining workers and communities impacted by the Trade War; Inadequate public funding of the system results in poor quality education, cuts to the services students need for their success, and higher tuition fees that make education and training harder to access for working class families and young people.
October 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Support is growing. Add your name to the urgent call for the fed gov't to provide direct funding for universities and colleges that are undergoing significant financial hardship; & to protect public sector jobs from layoffs, cutbacks, and program closures.

cupe.ca/crisis-campus-stand-workers
Crisis on campus: Stand with workers TAKE ACTION Decades of cuts to post-secondary education have resulted in mass layoffs for workers, higher tuition fees for students, and a crumbling system in need of support. Add your name to tell the federal government to act before more damage is done. To sign and learn more, go to cupe.ca/crisis-campus-stand-workers
October 7, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Send a letter to the Prime Minister, Finance Minister, Industry Minister, and your local MP urging them to protect and strengthen research funding.
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Take Action Now! Tell the Prime Minsiter not to cut science and research funding in the Budget on November 4.
October 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Send a letter to the University of Lethbridge President and senior leadership and ask them to negotiate a fair deal with the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) that prioritizes high-quality education and fair working conditions!

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September 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Talks stalled at SMU as academic workers prepare for possible strike. Go to "News" section of our website to read the full release.

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September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Faculty at the Université Sainte-Anne are an invaluable part of Nova Scotia’s PSE sector!

📢Tell the Sainte-Anne admin the APPBUSA deserve a fair offer! ✉️Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

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September 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Join us at the DFA Solidarity Rally tomorrow from 11AM to 1PM! Wear your pink union shirt, bring a sign, or just your exuberant self, ready to continue supporting the @dalfaculty.bsky.social as they have been locked out by Dal admin for over three weeks now!
Join us at the DFA Solidarity Rally tomorrow from 11AM to 1PM! Wear your pink union shirt, bring a sign, or just your exuberant self, ready to continue supporting the DFA as they have been locked out by Dal admin for over three weeks now! The rally will start outside the Killam Library, then march single-file down University Ave. to Robie St.; then turn around and march back on the other side of University Ave. until we reach the university quad, where we will hold a rally. Let's show the Dalhousie administration and the Board of Governors that we are united against their continued backhanded dealings. Let's show the DFA our strong solidarity! See you there!
September 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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On September 10th from 4:30 to 6:30 new and returning SMU PT Faculty and TAs are invited to a welcome BBQ at the Sobey Building 422 (Unilever Executive Lounge.) There will be ribs, pulled chicken, and vegan and halal options.

We hope to see you there!
September 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Tell SMU that PT Faculty and TAs need a fair deal now!
Send a letter to SMU at win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

#cdnpse #canlab #FairDealNow

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September 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM