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:
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/art...
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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.

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#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow

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#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow

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#SMUstrike It’s time for a #FairDealNow

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Shoutout to my @cupe3912.bsky.social colleagues for the always impeccable vibes. Blasting Cher, using picket flags to make sure traffic stops for students crossing the street from the bus stop. Your care is noticed and appreciated by your colleagues! #SMUStrike

Join us for a yoga session tomorrow Wednesday, October 29 at 8:30AM. It will be in Gorsebrook Park on Inglis on the park side of the #SMUstrike picket line. Bring a mat or towel, comfy clothes and water!

Halloween bags with homemade cookies inside a tray on a table. The purple bags are gluten free and the others are lactose free.

Halloween bag with a homemade cookie inside. The bag says: “we support you!”

#SMU students have been supporting us on the picket line, and honestly? It fills our hearts as we fight for better learning conditions for all. ❤️ ✊

Thank you to all the students who came by to say hi, hold a sign, take a selfie, or drop off some treats!

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The CUPE 3912 President addressing delegates to the NS Federation of Labour at a rally at the Peace and Friendship Park in Halifax, NS.

Union members at a rally wearing hot pink swag in solidarity with CUPE 3912

Members from different unions waving flags at a rally at a city park

President of CUPE NS with CUPE 3912 members

End of day for picket week 2, day 1! Rally with the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, so much #solidarity, smiles, commitment to fighting for better working conditions.

It’s time for a #FairDeal
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CUPE 3912 members wearing hot pink caps, t-shirts, and CUPE flags. Sign says “SMU stopped 311 classes”

CUPE 3912 members wearing hot pink swag and signs

CUPE 3912 members and supporters from sister union SMUFU at the picket line and a blue shark with a fair deal flag

CUPE NS President and CUPE 3912 President carrying CUPE flags

First week in the books!

Thanks to colleagues at @smufu.bsky.social, @dalfaculty.bsky.social, @caut.bsky.social, @cupens.bsky.social and many more, as well as our fantastic #TAs and students.

We'll be back on the picket line tomorrow—come by and say hi!

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#SMUstrike 🧵👇

Thank you for your support, smuTAs!

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Image of the quote from a CTV News https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/saint-marys-university-part-time-faculty-go-on-strike-after-final-conciliation-meeting/

“The university @smuhalifax.bsky.social says dozens of courses have been paused due to the strike, but classes taught by full-time faculty members will continue as scheduled.”

Dozens? Hundreds, actually👇

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See you tomorrow! #FairDealNow

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“Hundreds of classes at two #Halifax universities have been suspended following a walkout this week by part-time faculty due to impasses in contract negotiations, with the union that represents them citing compensation and job security as the main sticking points.”

#cdnpse #SMUstrike #MSVUstrike

The union said its #SMU members are among the lowest-paid university instructors in the country and don’t have a health plan, pension, job security or a route to permanent employment.”

#canlab #cdnpse #SMUstrike #MSVUstrike #MakeItFair #FairDealNow @cautdefencefund.bsky.social

Poster with the following text: “Help us avoid a STRIKE! Anyone can support SMU PT Faculty! Sign our open letter” QR code to letter campaign and CUPE 3912 logo

These posters are going up next week in hopes of averting a #SMUstrike 🪧

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Hot pink baseball caps with the CUPE 3912 logo

Hot pink toques with cupe 3912 logo

Hot pink t-shirts with the cupe 3912 logo (French version) and text that says: It’s time

Hot pink t-shirts with the cupe 3912 logo (French version) and text that says: FAIR DEAL NOW

First shipment has arrived! 📦 Getting ready for job action at @smuhalifax.bsky.social

It’s time: #FairDealNow

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#FairDeal2025 #UnionStrong

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We are recruiting members for the SMUstrike committee. What to expect: Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating strike-related activities if required. Help manage logistics, including picket schedules, signage, and materials. Provide updates and information to members regarding strike protocols. STRIKE PAY $350 per week (non taxable income) Full training will be provided for all Strike Committee members to ensure you feel confident and prepared to take on these roles if required. If you are Part-Time Faculty or a TA at SMU, contact us at vp.smu@cupe3912.ca or vp.smu.ta@cupe3912.ca for more information or to sign up!

We are recruiting members for the #SMUstrike committee. If you are PT Faculty or a TA at @smuhalifax.bsky.social, send an email to vp.smu@cupe3912.ca for more information or to sign up.

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SMU PT Faculty and TA Information Sessions. We will discuss: strike logistics and pay information, sign forms to get strike pay, how to get involved, any other questions will get answered. Happening on Sept 15 @ 11am - 1pm: Loyola near Tim Horton's line Sept 16 @ 8:30am - 1pm: SMUSA Vendor Table Sept 16 @ 2:00pm - 4pm: ONLINE (rsvp vp.smu@cupe3912.ca) Sept 17 @ 12pm - 5pm: SMUSA Vendor Table Sept 18 @ 3pm - 5pm: Loyola near Tim Horton's line Sept 19 @ 10am - 12pm (noon): ONLINE #SMUstrike

Happening next week on campus and online: #SMU Part-Time Faculty and TAs information sessions to discuss #strike logistics and how to get involved in the strike committee

#SMUstrike #canlab #cdnpse @cupe3912.bsky.social