SMUFU
@SMUFacultyUnion
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SMUFU represents full-time faculty and professional librarians. SMUFU is the oldest English-speaking faculty union in Canada, established in 1974.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Joined October 2013
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BREAKING: we have reached a tentative agreement with the employer. Details forthcoming.
A massive thank you to our membership and to all of our colleagues, allies, and students for their unwavering solidarity.
@CAUT_ACPPU
@ANSUT_Tweets
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BREAKING: SMUFU is calling on the Auditor General of Nova Scotia to investigate the financial operations of SMU. We believe that the Senior Administration is mismanaging our university and putting the future of our institution in jeopardy.
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After much hard work, we had hoped to reach a tentative agreement today. Unfortunately, we were unable to secure a fair deal from our employer.
We remain united and committed. We hope to avoid striking, but are absolutely willing to if forced.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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SMUFU members have voted in favour of ratification of the proposed Collective Agreement. Thankful for all members' engagement, support and solidarity. We look forward to working collectively to improve our Institution and in solidarity with our Union colleagues.
@CAUT_ACPPU
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A 44% increase in administrators, but only a 4% increase in faculty since 2012. How is this prioritizing students? Make it make sense, SMU admin!!
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We hope to reach a fair agreement with SMU Admin soon. However, failing that, we have set a strike date of February 24.
But we want to be clear: we see striking as a final resort. We want a fair contract, not a strike!
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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If your employer offers you a raise that's below the inflation rate, that's not a raise. That's a pay cut.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We know our students' names. We develop relationships with them. We write them recommendations. We find them job placements.
You know who most of our students have never met? SMU's Senior Administration.
Time to invest in the student experience.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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SMU students don't need another vice-president - they need strong, well-supported faculty.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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SMU Admin need to invest in student education. This is an embarrassment.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Since 2020, ALL member grievances have been denied by SMU Admin and forced through costly arbitration.
This is not collegial governance.
This is not respect for employees.
This is not prudent financial management.
You know what this is? Shameful.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We want a fair deal, not a strike.
Our students want a fair deal, not a strike.
Our SMU colleagues in other unions want a fair deal, not a strike.
SMU Admin, which one do you want?
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Why can SMU Admin afford an expensive (and widely mocked!) rebrand when it claims it can't afford to pay its employees a cost of living increase? ...Priorities?
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We are back at the negotiating table tomorrow - we sincerely hope to reach a fair deal and avoid a strike.
SMU Admin can absolutely afford to accept our offer. It's time for them to stop playing games with our contract.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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While we are working hard to reach a fair agreement, we have learned that key members of the Senior Administration have left the province.
SMU is on the eve of its first ever strike - are we the only ones taking this seriously?
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We are willing and eager to return to the bargaining table to reach a fair deal - we want a contract, not a strike!
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Our employer hasn't increased their contribution to our health and wellness benefits in over a decade. We are asking for a 0.6% increase. They have offered 0.1%. READ THAT AGAIN!
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We are overwhelmed by all of the support from our students! Thank you!!
Students and Faculty want a fair deal, not a strike. SMU Admin, are you listening?
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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The idea that SMU Admin can't afford a 3% cost of living increase for its faculty and librarians is laughable.
Our offer is modest, reasonable, and responsible. SMU Admin, it's time to accept it and move forward together.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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"It’s not about rich profs wanting egregious sums of money, it’s about us wanting the most basic, fair, respectful and realistic requests." -
@cathyconrad
in
@SaltWireNetwork
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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On behalf of the Saint Mary's University Faculty Union (SMUFU), we will be making an initial $1000 donation in support of our colleagues
@msvufa
. We stand in solidarity as you strike for fair wages, social justice and the working and learning conditions you all deserve.
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SMUFU has secured Strike Headquarters at the Atlantica Hotel. Watch this space as more details quickly unfold in the coming days and weeks ahead.
#WeGotThis
#98Percent
#Solidarity
@CAUT_ACPPU
@CautFund
@ANSUT_Tweets
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Our Union supports a safe workplace.
We also support evident-based decision-making.
This includes continuing to wear masks in classrooms.
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Sending an enormous thank you to all of the colleagues and students who have sent us messages of solidarity and support! We're so proud to be fighting for better alongside you!
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Is this administration willing to be the first in SMU history to force a strike? And over less than half a percent of their annual revenues?
We don't want a strike. We want a fair contract. And SMU Admin can absolutely afford to accept our offer.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Our offer is LESS than what our colleagues at other Atlantic universities have recently received.
Our offer is LESS than the current rate of inflation.
Our offer is reasonable, responsible, and realistic. SMU Admin can and should take it.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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This Just In:
The Saint Mary’s University Board of Governors has ratified the new three-year collective agreement effective September 1, 2022. In the coming weeks, the agreement will be posted to the university’s website with other collective agreements.
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This bargaining period has provided excellent educational value to students!
Good employers pay fair wages. Good employers honour Collective Agreements. Good employers care about their employees.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We are asking for a 3% cost of living increase, which, in this economy, is a pay cut.
SMU Admin are demanding that we accept an EVEN LARGER PAY CUT.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Professors and Librarians have been keeping SMU afloat. SMU Admin seem content to let us drown.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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"Lessons from Laurentian: it’s incompetence and/or malfeasance and never (not ever) faculty salaries." -
@PeterSMcInnis
, President of
@CAUT_ACPPU
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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SMU Admin, time is running out to avert a strike. There is a reasonable offer on the table. You need to take it.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We’re proud to join
@AcadiaFaculty
’s picket line today, representing
@SMUFacultyUnion
. Solidarity and sunshine!
#UnionStrong
@andrewbiro
@DrRob_Thacker
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It's time for SMU Admin to start putting their money where it matters most.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We're so grateful to our incredible students who have created a petition to voice their support!
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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SMUFU will be sending a second $1000 donation to our colleagues in
@MSVUFA
in support and solidarity for their labour action.
We stand with all of our colleagues at MSVUFA and hope they are able to secure the respectful, responsible and equitable deal that they deserve.
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We don't want a strike and we don't want to play games. There is a reasonable offer on the table - SMU Admin needs to take it.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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SMU Admin have spent millions on frivolous lawsuits, rebranding, capital projects, administrative bloat, an e-sports team, etc.
Now they tell us they can't afford to give their employees a 3% cost of living increase.
We're not buying it.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Most employers would leap at the chance to give just a 3% raise in this economy. SMU Admin, what are you doing?
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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If you can't afford a 3% cost of living increase for your employees, but spend almost half a million dollars on one football player's eligibility...something doesn't add up.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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SMUFU members
@buipet
and
@Ptwohig
in solidarity with
#MSVUFA
President
@SueBrigham2
on strike at the
@MSVUFA
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Important information regarding our request for the Auditor General to investigate SMU finances.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Victor Catano. Vic Catano’s contribution to the Saint Mary’s University Faculty Union has been incalculable and we are terribly saddened by his loss. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues.
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91.1% of faculty have no confidence in the SMU President and Chair of the Board of Governors.
They are failing us all.
#NoConfidence
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The SMUFU is sending a $1000 donation in solidarity support to our colleagues at
@UPEIFA
, who are currently on strike for a fair deal. We hope your administration will come to the table and negotiate with you asap!
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Faculty working conditions are student learning conditions. We are using our collective power to fight for a better SMU...so why are SMU admin using their power to fight us?
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Time for some hard truths:
A responsible employer prioritizes cost of living increases for employees when budgeting. If you're unwilling to pay fair wages, you will be unable to attract and retain top talent.
That's it. That's all.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We've got some new decoration for your offices, SMU Admin! Clock's ticking...
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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ICYMI:
@cathyconrad
provides an important account of the deteriorating working conditions at SMU in
@HfxExaminer
.
We've received lots of messages from our members about how much Cathy's words resonate with them.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Wishing all librarians, faculty, staff and students a restful and productive reading week. Stay safe everyone!
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All members meeting this evening at 6pm to hear our Lead Negotiator update members on the tentative agreement. Ballots will be sent via email starting tomorrow.
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Solidarity with our friends and colleagues at the Mount, who deserve a fair contract and a just and equitable campus.
SMUFU stands with
@MSVUFA
!
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Changes to SMU masking policies in effect today. SMUFU was not consulted and no faculty members sat at the decision making table. We contacted Senior Administration about this and we will now have representation for any future changes to the covid policies on campus.
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Breaking: Vote of no confidence from SMU faculty union against school’s president and board chair
via
@TwitCoast
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Sending solidarity to all our colleagues at
@MSVUFA
as they are now into week 2 of their strike. Come on,
@MSVU_Halifax
#FairDealNow
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Such an important point - students, your tuition dollars are going towards legal action against your faculty!
Good employers respect Collective Agreements and don't waste time and money fighting their employees.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
When CBU admin forces grievances to arbitration, their lawyer bills are paid with students' tuition, while the union pays with dues.
And if you were wondering about CBU's grievance record, it's a doozy:
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@CAUT_ACPPU
council has just unanimously voted to support SMUFU in our vote of no confidence in the SMU President, Robert Summerby-Murray and the Chair of the BOG Al Abraham.
The entire nation is behind our call for
#NewLeadershipNow
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Attention members: please check your email for important information about strike pay and picket shift scheduling!
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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We need well-supported and respected faculty and librarians. We don't need more needless administrative hires draining our resources.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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*Solidarity Statement*
SMUFU denounces the recent layoffs at SMU. We support and respect all workers at SMU. We don't know what the Executive Management's plans are. All workers should be treated with respect and dignity, though.
That's why we need No Layoffs and New Leadership
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There are deep institutional problems at SMU.
We don't need spun statements from the PR people.
We need action and leadership and we have No Confidence in our President and Chair of the Board of Governors.
From the Globe & Mail:
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We denounce the hateful demonstrations planned across Canada tomorrow.
SMUFU stands in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
#EnoughisEnoughON
#WorkersUnitedAgainstHate
#NoSpaceForHate
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A recent employee engagement survey at SMU revealed alarmingly low trust in Senior Management. It's not fine with us - SMU Admin needs to turn this around.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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In solidarity with
@AMPL
/AMPD we call on the
@federation_hss
to move all events from
@mcgillu
campus.
@CAUT_ACPPU
#Congress2024
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David Robinson, Executive Director of
@CAUT_ACPPU
(Canadian Association of University Teachers) debunks SMU's official statement, confirming our position that SMU leadership is doing a 'uniquely dismal' job.
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Huge congratulations to the
@smuTAunion
for their newly created union.
#solidarity
Without a doubt, the Dalhousie TAs and their HUGE success were one of the biggest inspirations for initiating this campaign.
Continued inspiration came from the negotiations of the full time and part time faculty unions at SMU!
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Sending $1000 in support of the Syndicat des professeurs et professeures de l’Université Laval (SPUL) during their on-going labour action. Au nom du comité exécutif de SMUFU, nous sommes solidaires et espérons que vous pourrez rapidement conclure un accord équitable.
@spul_e
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Oh hey,
@smuhalifax
we're wondering when we will receive our wages increase and backpay from September 1, 2022....where is our Collective Agreement?! We want to sign it.
@NS_Labour
@CAUT_ACPPU
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Employees don't want to work and students don't want to learn in a toxic environment. We need our leaders to lead.
#SMUStrike
#StandWithSMUFU
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Unacceptable, UPEI.
@UPEIFA
deserve a deal that is fairly negotiated. Sending strength and solidarity.
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The President of SMU told Senate that 225 faculty and librarians voting no confidence was a symbolic gesture.
We are in trouble, and it's not about gestures. It's serious.
Symbols are the language of change. Dismissing a vote of non-confidence sends a message of indifference.
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Our Employer admits violation of our CA to report on + actions to improve the employment of women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and people with disabilities. This was due December 1, 2022. They did nothing. This is indicative of the low priority placed on EDI at SMU.
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Sent to our inbox by a member this morning...
The most ruinous shift in higher education during my lifetime is that instead of hiring administrators from the faculty, there is a professional administrator class with little or no teaching experience, and their primary goal is to get an even more lucrative administration job.
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Congrats to the acclaimed positions on SMUFU Executive for 2023-24:
Cathy Conrad
@cathyconrad
President
Ariel Watson
@SycoraxPine
Vice-President
Bui Petersen
@buipet
Treasurer
Luke MacDonald Secretary
An election will be held commencing immediately for the 3 member-at-large.
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Thank you to the SMU community: faculty, librarians, retired colleagues, alum, students, media and local unions for coming out to learn, to support and to call for
#NewLeadershipNow
We will not stop until we get our SMU back on track.
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