St. FX Association of University Teachers

AUT Member Update January 30, 2013    As we enter the third day of the strike, pressure is increasing on StFX administrators to get back to the negotiating table. Other unions in the town and province are now respecting our picket lines, and today students will hold a rally to encourage both sides to come […]

Please read the StFX AUT’s strike protocol here.  

Posted January 29, 2013: ST FX Faculty strike enters second day (Antigonish, January 29, 2013) Members of the St. Francis Xavier University Association of University Teachers (StFXAUT) are back on the picket line today for the second day of their strike for a fair contract. “We’re grateful for the support we received yesterday from students, […]

Posted January 28, 2013: Today the StFXAUT began strike action in support of a new collective agreement. Read the press release here.  StFXAUT Strike Action Press Release

Posted January 27, 2013: At the general membership meeting on Friday, January 25, the AUT’s Chief Negotiator summarized the issues that have not been resolved. This issue of the Bargaining Bulletin  provides a concise account of those issues.

Posted January 25, 2013:The following responds to the STFX administration’s recent “Negotiation Update” issued on January 21, 2013. This commentary addresses the individual statements raised in the communication distributed by the administration.STFXAUT Response to Administration Negotiation Update    

Posted January 25, 2013:  Despite continued commitment from Academic staff at StFX to achieving a fair and equitable settlement talks break down resulting in strike action. Read further StFX Press Release

Posted January 21, 2013: Please read the StFXAUT’s response to the recent Budget Presentation by the University administration.  COMMENTARY:StFXAUT Response to Budget Presentation

Posted January 21, 2013: In the event of a strike or lock-out, here is important information for members regarding email, file, and financial management. STFXAUT Strike Preparation Personal

Posted January 14, 2013:  In recent days the Administration’s response to our last package of proposals has concentrated solely on our salary demands. In  Bargaining Bulletin 9 we have provided the rationale for our salary adjustment and corrected some of the Administration’s misinformation. This Bulletin is based on a careful study by our Financial Oversight Committee and was presented […]