St Francis Xavier Association of University Teachers on strike today
Greetings, Our colleagues in the St Francis Xavier Association of University Teachers (St FXAUT) began went on strike today. The Association represents over 400 members in eight different employee groups […]
Debating Austerity: Is Public Constraint the Only Way Forward
Dear Colleagues: Below is a University Affairs article on a panel discussion, “Debating Austerity: Is Public Constraint the Only Way Forward?” featuring Jim Stanford, Alex Himmelfarb, and Derek DeCloet that […]
Globe and Mail article on the OCUFA provincial poll
Dear Colleagues: Please find attached a Globe and Mail article on the OCUFA provincial poll released at the OCUFA “Academia in the Age of Austerity” conference on January 10, 2013. […]
OCUFA releases new public opinion data
OCUFA releases new public opinion data concerning attitudes to government austerity and higher education. The results (OCUFA Survey 2013 – General Results – Jan. 10 2013)are attached to this email […]
Bill C-377 passed Tuesday by the House of Commons
Bill C-377 passed Tuesday by the House of Commons, unless it can be stopped in the Senate or through legal action, will require every labour organization [local, provincial and national] […]
Auditor General of Ontario 2012 Report
Dear Colleagues: On December 12 the Auditor General of Ontario tabled his 2012 Report. It contained the results of the audit of university undergraduate teaching quality and resulted in five […]
House of Commons narrowed passed anti-labour Bill C-377
Greetings (sadly), The House of Commons narrowed passed anti-labour Bill C-377 this evening by a 147-135 margin. The Bill now goes to the Senate. The Bill amends the Income Tax […]
Canadian Association of University Teachers launches Canada’s Past Matters campaign
For immediate release Canadian Association of University Teachers launches Canada’s Past Matters campaign (Ottawa: November 22, 2012) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has unveiled a national […]
CAUT Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on December 6th
November 15, 2012 M E M O R A N D U M 12:44 TO: Presidents and Administrative Officers – Local, Federated and Provincial Associations FROM: James L. […]
OCUFA’s 2012 Lorimer Award Nominations
Dear Colleagues: Nominations are now open for OCUFA’s 2012 Lorimer Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to improving the terms and conditions of employment of Ontario university faculty through bargaining. […]