CUPE 3912's Avatar

CUPE 3912

@cupe3912

Representing over 5000 precarious academic workers in 5 bargaining units at Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University, NSCAD University, and Saint Mary's University. cupe3912.ca

316
Followers
121
Following
136
Posts
15.11.2024
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by CUPE 3912 @cupe3912

#FairDealFriday

06.03.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wish I could be there in person, but still sending all my solidarity to NSCAD @cupe3912.bsky.social workers!

#FairDealFriday

06.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Graphic says:
HELP US RETURN HELP US RETURN TO THE TABLE
JOIN US ON THE PICKET LINE!
March 5th + 6th @11am
GRANVILLE MALL
 5163 DUKE STREET
A strong show of support for the union puts pressure on NSCAD to come back to the table!
FOR ONGOING UPDATES
@cupe3912nscad
www.cupe3912.ca

Graphic says: HELP US RETURN HELP US RETURN TO THE TABLE JOIN US ON THE PICKET LINE! March 5th + 6th @11am GRANVILLE MALL 5163 DUKE STREET A strong show of support for the union puts pressure on NSCAD to come back to the table! FOR ONGOING UPDATES @cupe3912nscad www.cupe3912.ca

Solidarity rally today Friday march 6 at 11am with @cupe3912.bsky.social striking educatorsβ€”their TAs are currently being paid $17/hr. Their instructors less than $5000 per course. This will be their first agreement- it has been 3 years since they were unionized.

06.03.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
Post image

Town Hall - Feb 23rd - Talk about the elephant in the PSE room: Bill 12 & Academic Program Reviews, & how they are already affecting NS universities. All welcome. @stfxaut.bsky.social @acadiafaculty.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

10.02.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4
Post image

CUPE is outraged by the United States’ unlawful and lethal attack on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. We are shocked that the U.S. military bombed this sovereign nation. This is a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter.

07.01.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Aretha Franklin - Respect (Official Lyric Video)
Aretha Franklin - Respect (Official Lyric Video) YouTube video by Aretha Franklin

In honour of @cupe3912.bsky.social and all the unions in #nspse and beyond who pushed back and smacked down overweening management and their consultant handlers this year:

17.11.2025 03:23 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations, SMU colleagues! Well fought/bargained!

15.11.2025 19:31 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to our SMU colleagues in @cupe3912.bsky.social! Solidarity!

15.11.2025 18:32 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We are happy to announce that SMU PT Faculty members have ratified the Tentative Agreement. Members will return to work and classes will resume on Monday.

Congratulations everyone!

#cdnpse #canlab

@caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social

15.11.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Preview
Part-time faculty, Saint Mary’s University reach tentative deal; classes could resume Monday Part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University, who have been on strike for three weeks, have reached a tentative agreement over wages and vacation pay.

Coverage of the SMU tentative agreement in CTV today:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/part-time-faculty-saint-marys-university-reach-tentative-agreement-over-wages-vacation-pay/
#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab

13.11.2025 16:17 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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

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

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).

13.11.2025 16:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Due to the forecast, all strike duties will be online tomorrow, Friday November 14.

13.11.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nothing but respect for my president!! @ericafd.bsky.social

13.11.2025 01:57 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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

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

SMU Part-Time Faculty have a tentative agreement! SMU PT members, check your email for more information.

#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab

12.11.2025 17:50 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Friday, November 14th All members - Community outreach day
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
TBA!!

13.11.2025 01:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Members on strike can join either line and get strike pay - just make sure you sign in.

13.11.2025 01:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

REVISED picketing schedule for Thursday, November 13:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Regular picketing at SMU and MSVU sites. ALL members are invited to join the MSVU line to support the negotiation committee as they continue to fight for a fair contract.

13.11.2025 01:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We're back at the table with SMU today!

Let's cheer on our Bargaining Team as they fight for fair wages and fair work for SMU Part-Timer Faculty!

We're also back at the picket lineβ€”all welcome, we love to see supporters.

12.11.2025 17:07 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow

#cdnpse @caut.bsky.social

11.11.2025 02:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow

#cdnpse #canlab @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social

11.11.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic of a paper taped on a dark background that says "Tell SMU we need a living wage to LIVE HERE!!"

A graphic of a paper taped on a dark background that says "Tell SMU we need a living wage to LIVE HERE!!"

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/

11.11.2025 05:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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

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

SMU's upcoming Wellness Week doesn't do what a good collective agreement willβ€”address real material issues, like low pay and stress from late contracts. We need a fair contract for a healthy workplace, not #UnfairWork!

10.11.2025 17:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

If you think that part time faculty in Canada should be paid more than ~$26k/year teaching four courses, should get benefits, and should have a path to permanency, sign + share!

We're on strike for what's already been settled at other universities.

❀️ @cupe3912.bsky.social

forourfuture.ca

10.11.2025 21:07 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow

@cupe3912.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

10.11.2025 14:21 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Check your email for the zoom links!

10.11.2025 01:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

WEATHER UPDATE: IN PERSON PICKETING FOR MONDAY CANCELLED

The weather is looking potentially risky for picketers tomorrow due to rain, wind, and thunderstorms. Therefore, we will move to virtual strike duties tomorrow. Online picketing will be available for all members from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

10.11.2025 01:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image

Flying the @caut.bsky.social flag with @cupe3912.bsky.social and the @cautdefencefund.bsky.social

07.11.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Today, in solidarity with striking academic workers of @cupe3912.bsky.social in Mount St Vincent University & Saint Mary’s University, External Officer Marurika holds @cuasa.ca flag, with @cautdefencefund.bsky.social flying picketers ✈️πŸͺ§ @caut.bsky.social @ottawalabour.bsky.social

07.11.2025 16:09 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#FairDealFriday

07.11.2025 12:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

12 noon at SMU specialΒ Part-time Faculty 101 lectureΒ led by Julie Quinn

@msvufa.bsky.social will be joining the line at the Mount

07.11.2025 00:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0