St. FX Association of University Teachers

From the CBC:  “Most University Undergrads Now Taught by Poorly Paid Part-timers:  Universities Increasing Use of Sessional, Contract Academic Staff” by Ira Basen (September 7, 2014).

From “The Chronicle Herald”:  “Secret Side of Higher Learning” by Frances Willick

Excerpt from “Faculty Unions Sabotaging Universities:  Frank McKenna” by Amanda Fraser (www.allnovascotia.com).

CAUT Bulletin (Vol 61 | No 2 | February 2014)

An article posted on The Tyee website about University of Victoria unionization:  “As BC Universities Fret Over Bottom Line, Faculties Unionize”

CAUT Bulletin (Vol 61 | No 1 | January 2014)

This issue of the Beacon is about Fair Employment Week and the nature of work as a contract academic staff member. Working as a part-time academic instructor, or in a limited term position, or with a less than 12 month appointment is a problem for all of us. Read more here Beacon vol 3 issue […]

“Silence of the Labs” Scientists across the country are expressing growing alarm that federal cutbacks to research programs monitoring areas that range from climate change and ocean habitats to public health will deprive Canadians of crucial information.    

Implication of Arbitration for the StFX AUT   On February 8, the StFX Administration suggested “Final Offer Arbitration” to resolve the ongoing strike atStFX. While the AUT recognizes that any form of arbitration can have advantages (e.g. quick resolution,minimize third party harm to the student), the intent of this leaflet is to explain what arbitration […]