Dalhousie Faculty Association
@dalfaculty.bsky.social
Representing professors, instructors, librarians and counsellors at Dalhousie University since 1978
DFA is planning a July social media campaign to highlight the academic contribution of DFA members who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community. To participate, email Catherine.Wall@dal.ca with your rank, dept, and a few points about committee involvement/research. #keepdalstrong
Celebrating Dominic Silvio, Jonathan Shapiro, Matt Numer, Patti Doyle-Bedwell & Catrina Brown for their long-term commitment to the DFA. They received a CAUT Dedicated Service Awards earlier this month. Their service to the DFA and its members keeps our union strong and united. #keepdalstrong
Congrats to the DFA 2026-2027 Executive Committee who took office at the end of our 2026 AGM yesterday. This team will lead our union as we work to #keepdalstrong Special thank you to Kiran Banerjee (Political Science) and Iona Green (Business and Social Sciences) for their time on the Executive.
Now that it's tax season, I'm wondering again: what was the impact of the Dalhousie administration's lockout of @dalfaculty.bsky.social faculty on NS income tax revenues? Ballpark, about $1.5m, maybe even $2m? It's a drop in a large bucket, I know, but still a drop that makes a difference. #nspse
Register today! Watch & discuss "Campus Chaos", a documentary by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation exploring the growing reliance on high-priced external consultants and how the trend is undermining universities around the world. Friday, April 24 at 2:30 pm (ET). To register: shorturl.at/UZRRw
Stand in solidarity with your colleagues at the University of King's College Teachers' Union. They are in a legal strike position mid-next week. Rally this Tuesday at 10 am, King's Quad.
Don't miss Monday's workshop, Policy Projects and You. Rose Silivestru is behind DalLockedOut, giving huge momentum to the DFA during the 2025 lockout by Dal Admin. Ajay Parasram is a DFA Member and Founding Fellow at the MacEachen Institute of Public Policy & Governance. #KeepDalStrong
Tune into this 2-part panel, Who Governs the University? Public Good and the Politics of Higher Education. Brought to you by the Diversity Equity Committee Conversation Series, Dal School of Social Work. Part 1 March 19 & Part 2 March 26. Register events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8c75a7...
Support CUPE3912NSCAD! Rally on March 13 at 11 am Granville Mall (5163 Duke St). NSCAD ICAs, TAs, and RAs are struggling in poverty and precarious employment. Please sign their email campaign, tell the NSCAD Admin to keep bargaining and give a fair deal! win.newmode.net/canadianasso...
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Wilfrid Laurier Contract Faculty may be on strike as soon as this Mon, Feb 23. They teach ~40% of undergraduate courses at Laurier, yet account for less than 6% of the university's operating budget. Support their efforts and join this letter writing campaign: actionnetwork.org/letters/4dea...
Act Now: Fairness for Laurier Contract Faculty
Contract Faculty are essential to the learning experience at Wilfrid Laurier University, but too often they face unstable and unfair working conditions. Join me in sending a letter to Laurier’s Presid...
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Join us Tues, Feb 24 fr 1-2:30 pm (Open to all). Dominic Silvio, PhD, Public Services Librarian and the Acting Head of Science, Management, and Arts & Social Sciences at Dal. He is DFA past Pres and Pres-Elect. He also represents DFA as a Director of the CAUT Defence Fund. Zoom link in comments
Join the Coalition for Collegial Governance on Monday, Feb 23 at the Halifax Central Library for a discussion on protecting post-secondary education in our province. 6:30 pm start time. #KeepDalStrong
Faculty at Laurentian are on the picket lines for a fair deal! Take a few moments to show your support and sign on to their letter campaign today: actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...
Act Now: Stand Up for a Fair Deal for LUFA
Join me in calling on the Laurentian University Board of Governors to bargain a fair deal and bargain in good faith with LUFA.
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Call for Abstracts - Feb 15/26 The 8th Critical Indigenous, Race and Feminist Studies Student Conference: Constructing and Resisting Erasure (Presented by the Racialized Students Academic Network) For conference info, abstract submission details, tips and form: cirfsconference@gmail.com
Special thanks to DFA President Dave Westwood for his steady hand during the recent month-long lockout. Long days, little sleep, setbacks & ultimately big wins - Dave never wavered. Our union is stronger as a result of his steadfast leadership. Caricature (by www.JillQuinnBabcock.com) #keepdalstrong
Congrats to Julia M. Wright, DFA Member! She received the CAUT Dedicated Service Award in 2023. Last night, DFA held its first in-person social event in more than 2 years, and finally presented Julia with her award. Thanks, Julia, for your continued dedication to DFA and our members. #KeepDalStrong
Congrats to DFA Members Jason Haslam, Kiran Banerjee and Kassandra Luciuk for receiving the 2025 CAUT Dedicated Service Award! Their commitment, focus and energy during DFA's recent month-long lockout was outstanding. Awards presented at the DFA Solidarity Party held last night. #keepdalstrong
The info and petition below concerns arrested academics in Iran. Please consider signing/sharing it with colleagues. Writers and Scholars Arrested and Held Incommunicado in Iran: iranhumanrights.org/2025/11/writ... Link to petition: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Writers and Scholars Arrested and Held Incommunicado in Iran
Whereabouts Unknown, No Contact with Families or Lawyers Iranian Authorities' Attack on Intellectuals Meant to Silence Any Independent Thought November 6, 2025 — In a coordinated operation targeting m...
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Contract Academic Staff - they publish, mentor, innovate - all on precarious contracts. More than 80% of CAS surveyed consider their work vital to their university’s mission. Let’s treat it that way. #FairEmploymentWeek#ANSUTstandswithCAS@caut.bsky.social @dalfaculty.bsky.social@cupe3912.bsky.social
Tomorrow morning, October 24, 2025, we are having two rallies for our striking members: At MSVU,10-11 a.m., in front of the Seton Academic Centre, 166 Bedford Highway At, SMU 12-1 p.m., in front of the Burke Building, on Inglis Street
During CAUT Fair Employment Week, @cupe3912.bsky.social colleagues at MSVU are on strike, and those at SMU are in conciliation, all fighting for a fair deal. It's time for universities to step up and properly recognize the value of those on precarious employment. #MakeItFair
ANSUT@ansut.bsky.social · 10mo agoIt’s #FairEmploymentWeek & @cupe3912.bsky.social are on strike seeking: fair employment. CAS research, build community & teach. Yet over half juggle multiple contracts to make ends meet. Imagine the potential if their work was valued with fair pay & stability. #MakeItFair#ANSUTstandswithCAS
To recognize Mi'kmaq History Month, DFA is hosting a virtual discussion with Curtis Michael, Assistant Prof of Indigenous Studies @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Open to all! Join us Wed, Oct 29 at 2:30 pm (AST). For the zoom link, email DFA Communications Officer catherine.wall@dal.ca
Screenshot and share this post to to your own page and tag MSVU and tell them CUPE 3912 Part-Time Academics deserve a fair deal now!
Behind every inspired student is a dedicated educator. Contract academic staff teach up to 50% of undergrad courses in some faculties, shaping the future despite uncertain working conditions. Let’s value their contributions. #ANSUTstandswithCAS @dalfaculty.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
It's @caut.bsky.social Fair Employment Week. Becca Babcock, LTA @dalhousieu.bsky.social "I'd like to focus on my students, rather than worry about unemployment." Short-term contracts for long-term needs weaken the academic environment. #KeepDalStrong @ansut.bsky.social @cupe3912.bsky.social
