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The voice of 10,000 faculty and staff in BC's post-secondary sector #bcpse #bclab #cdnpse #canlab #MakeItFair4CAS

 Vancouver, BC
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Joined December 2008
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On May Day, 85 years ago in Vancouver, thousands took to the streets to march against the rise of fascism...fascinating silent film of the march, all those years ago #MayDay youtube.com/watch?v=vXqlsHJv…
May Day parade, Vancouver (May 1, 1938) : [edited version]

May Day parade, Vancouver (May 1, 1938) : [edited version]

Shot by amateur filmmaker Oscar C. Burritt, this fascinating footag...

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Faculty association says talks about budget cuts broke down at Camosun College, files for mediation #YYJ #BCnews Lynelle Yutani, president of the Camosun College Faculty Association, joins @alferraby: iheart.com/podcast/962-morni…
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Negotiations about substantial budget cuts at Camosun College have broken down between the Camosun College Faculty Association and the administration. Lynelle Yutani, president, @Camosun Faculty Association joins us at 7:20 .
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Today, union leaders from across the country gathered in Ottawa to send a clear message: Workers deserve action, not empty promises. These reckless tariffs are a direct attack on working people. #cdnpoli #canlab Read our press release: canadianlabour.ca/canadas-un…
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“At a time when we should be strengthening our research capacity to resist the threats of the Trump administration, it is disappointing to see the Conservatives wanting to set us back by mimicking the agenda of the White House.” Read more: caut.ca/latest/2025/03/caut-…
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Some universities and colleges across B.C. are grappling with widespread faculty layoffs, leaving students and staff scrambling for answers about their futures. vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/0…
B.C. universities, colleges in crisis after widespread faculty layoffs

B.C. universities, colleges in crisis after widespread faculty layoffs

Some universities and colleges across B.C. are grappling with widespread faculty layoffs, leaving students and staff scrambling.

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We are bringing together labour leaders from across #BC to hear directly about the impacts on workers of unjustified U.S tariffs as well as input on our response. Our government is steadfast in our commitment to work with our labour partners to protect workers and jobs.
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#Election2025 is under way and it’s time to speak out for PSE. Drastic cuts and threats to academia and research have shown that PSE is facing a crisis. Our institutions are the key to Canada’s future. Join us: education2025.ca
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Politicians don’t get to dictate what is taught and researched at Canadian colleges and universities. Bill 12 hurts Nova Scotia. Join with @ANSUT_Tweets and take action. Send a quick email to say they have gone too far: buff.ly/6lfkUuB
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"It's a little bit of an unexpected surprise and not a pleasant one," CAUT President Peter McInnis on Nova Scotia's Bill 12 that would see university funding decisions be tied to government social and economic priorities. Read more: cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…
University sector concerned about Houston government's 'short-sighted' education bill | CBC News

University sector concerned about Houston government's 'short-sighted' education bill | CBC News

Some within the university community say potential changes in proposed legislation would give the government too much control over decision-making.

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Nova Scotia has proposed legislation increasing political interference in universities. Political interference in education isn’t just an American phenomenon. It’s alive and well in Canada too. Politicians should not dictate the priorities of universities.
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Fair Dealing Week is right around the corner! Join us on Feb. 27 to learn more about fair dealing and AI in the academy from legal scholar and copyright and artificial intelligence expert Carys Craig. Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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*BARGAINING UPDATE* No Board report issued. Defending quality education starts now. It's time for the colleges and the CEC to drop harmful concessions and start engaging in meaningful bargaining. Read the full bulletin: opseu.org/news/college-facul…
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A new special issue of the CAUT Journal all about the labour activism of post-secondary education information workers is now available online. See the full issue: journal.caut.ca/index.php/ca…
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Six years ago Ford froze funding to universities at the lowest level per capita in Canada. Now Carleton is must make cuts to deal with a deficit of $50 million. We need to fund post-secondary education so that it is reliable and high-quality #onpoli #onted cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ca…
Carleton warns of 'significant measures' as deficit balloons | CBC News

Carleton warns of 'significant measures' as deficit balloons | CBC News

Carleton University will soon need to take 'significant measures' to balance its budget, according to a letter the Ottawa institution recently sent out to staff and students.

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Congratulations to AMASCS on its application for certification as a union under the Quebec Labour Code, another milestone in the academic labour movement that is sweeping McGill University.
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Across BC today, people are remembering the life of former Premier John Horgan. He leaves a significant legacy: he used his time in office to help build a better, stronger British Columbia for everyone. His many accomplishments will be felt for years and generations to come.
Former Premier of BC John Horgan. Text reads: John Horgan, 1959–2024

ALT Former Premier of BC John Horgan. Text reads: John Horgan, 1959–2024

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Today, British Columbia lost a remarkable leader, and we in the BC NDP lost a dear friend and mentor. John Horgan dedicated his life to public service, to the people of British Columbia, and to the principles of fairness, compassion, and integrity.
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Too many contract faculty have to reapply for their jobs every term and don’t know if they will be teaching semester-to-semester or year-to-year. #Fairness4CF #MakeItFair #CDNPSE ocufa.on.ca/fairness makeitfair.caut.ca
#MAKEITFAIR for Contract Academic Staff. Workers on campuses across the province are fighting for fairness and job security, benefits, and equal pay for equal work.

ALT #MAKEITFAIR for Contract Academic Staff. Workers on campuses across the province are fighting for fairness and job security, benefits, and equal pay for equal work.

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This is Fair Employment Week. Our union joins the call for fair and equitable treatment, pay, benefits, and working conditions for all. Learn more at makeitfair.caut.ca @CAUT_ACPPU @LUMUN_NL
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