AASUA members: print out the AASUA graphics to support your bargaining team!
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February 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
AASUA members: print out the AASUA graphics to support your bargaining team!
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#ualberta
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#ualberta
AASUA is proud to congratulate Kristine Smitka, AASUA VP (pictured right), who at @caut.bsky.social was just elected Chair of the Contract Academic Staff Committee!
The committee is responsible for advancing the rights of contract academic staff across Canada! Congratulations Kristine!
The committee is responsible for advancing the rights of contract academic staff across Canada! Congratulations Kristine!
May 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AASUA is proud to congratulate Kristine Smitka, AASUA VP (pictured right), who at @caut.bsky.social was just elected Chair of the Contract Academic Staff Committee!
The committee is responsible for advancing the rights of contract academic staff across Canada! Congratulations Kristine!
The committee is responsible for advancing the rights of contract academic staff across Canada! Congratulations Kristine!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m celebrating by supporting my union in their fight against the Alberta UCP interference in the collective bargaining process between our union and our employer.
February 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m celebrating by supporting my union in their fight against the Alberta UCP interference in the collective bargaining process between our union and our employer.
The Employer is trying to gut our benefit plan. We can't let them.
#ualberta
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#ualberta
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Our benefits are at risk
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April 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Employer is trying to gut our benefit plan. We can't let them.
#ualberta
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The Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta remains hopeful about reaching a collective agreement with the U of A amidst monetary proposal rejections. "[A strike] could happen down the road, but it's not imminent," AASUA president says. buff.ly/41bgVW3
AASUA remains "hopeful" amidst bargaining proposal rejections - The Gateway
The Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta and the U of A are bargaining for a new collective agreement.
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February 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta remains hopeful about reaching a collective agreement with the U of A amidst monetary proposal rejections. "[A strike] could happen down the road, but it's not imminent," AASUA president says. buff.ly/41bgVW3
Thank you @heathermcpherson.bsky.social for talking about how to #UnlockEducation with AASUA going into the next election
@caut.bsky.social #cdnpoli #canpse #hoc
@caut.bsky.social #cdnpoli #canpse #hoc
January 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Thank you @heathermcpherson.bsky.social for talking about how to #UnlockEducation with AASUA going into the next election
@caut.bsky.social #cdnpoli #canpse #hoc
@caut.bsky.social #cdnpoli #canpse #hoc
On March 5, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta held a rally to mark a year since collective bargaining began.
"We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT
"We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT
AASUA rallies for competitive pay and job security - The Gateway
On March 5, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta held a rally to mark a year since they began collective bargaining.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
On March 5, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta held a rally to mark a year since collective bargaining began.
"We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT
"We don't want to go out and strike, but we'll do what we have to to protect our issues," AASUA president says. buff.ly/Kry45vT
Union bargaining at the U of Alberta-interesting piece of information in the latest @thegateway.bsky.social by @lilypolenchuk.bsky.social
The university sent AASUA a letter suggesting their ask for increased compensation is "unlawful" with reference to provincial government funding
The university sent AASUA a letter suggesting their ask for increased compensation is "unlawful" with reference to provincial government funding
February 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Union bargaining at the U of Alberta-interesting piece of information in the latest @thegateway.bsky.social by @lilypolenchuk.bsky.social
The university sent AASUA a letter suggesting their ask for increased compensation is "unlawful" with reference to provincial government funding
The university sent AASUA a letter suggesting their ask for increased compensation is "unlawful" with reference to provincial government funding
Don't worry, the president of AASUA has assured me that I can *checks notes* file a grievance if I want.
September 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Don't worry, the president of AASUA has assured me that I can *checks notes* file a grievance if I want.
AASUA will be there to show our support for health care workers at their practice picket on Friday, August 8. We invite all AASUA academic staff to come out and support our union neighbours, even if you only have 20 minutes to pop by! #solidarity
August 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
AASUA will be there to show our support for health care workers at their practice picket on Friday, August 8. We invite all AASUA academic staff to come out and support our union neighbours, even if you only have 20 minutes to pop by! #solidarity
AASUA stands with @aupe.org Local 54 Chapter 001 members!
These health care workers held a practice picket today and are standing up to protect wages, working conditions and patient safety.
These health care workers held a practice picket today and are standing up to protect wages, working conditions and patient safety.
August 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
AASUA stands with @aupe.org Local 54 Chapter 001 members!
These health care workers held a practice picket today and are standing up to protect wages, working conditions and patient safety.
These health care workers held a practice picket today and are standing up to protect wages, working conditions and patient safety.
About half of undergrad classes are taught by Academic Teaching Staff (ATS).
Many of these instructors are grad students who are also paying tuition and being forced to engage in precarious labour.
Big part of the AASUA negotiations this round is ending this two-tier precarious work.
Many of these instructors are grad students who are also paying tuition and being forced to engage in precarious labour.
Big part of the AASUA negotiations this round is ending this two-tier precarious work.
I am shocked that contract negotiations between the UofA academic staff association and the Board of Governors appointed by Marlaina Smith who, this evening, was appearing at an event alongside a far-right Nazi to raise funds for a private fascist "university" in the USA, have broken down.
Shocked.
Shocked.
March 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
About half of undergrad classes are taught by Academic Teaching Staff (ATS).
Many of these instructors are grad students who are also paying tuition and being forced to engage in precarious labour.
Big part of the AASUA negotiations this round is ending this two-tier precarious work.
Many of these instructors are grad students who are also paying tuition and being forced to engage in precarious labour.
Big part of the AASUA negotiations this round is ending this two-tier precarious work.
Aren’t these 2 different things? The AASUA is the union for UofA teaching staff. Elementary and Secondary school teachers are represented by the ATA.
October 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Aren’t these 2 different things? The AASUA is the union for UofA teaching staff. Elementary and Secondary school teachers are represented by the ATA.
AASUA met with Heather McPherson yesterday to discuss student affordability, adequate funding for public post-secondary, and the importance of institutional autonomy. #ableg #abpse @heathermcpherson.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
AASUA met with Heather McPherson yesterday to discuss student affordability, adequate funding for public post-secondary, and the importance of institutional autonomy. #ableg #abpse @heathermcpherson.bsky.social
Thank you to the many Unions and organizations who have donated to support our striking MSVU and SMU Part-Time Faculty. Go here to see the full list: cupe3912.ca/2025/10/29/t...
Thank You for Solidarity Donations to MSVU and SMU Part-Time Faculty Strike - CUPE 3912
We would like to thank the following Unions and organizations for their strong solidarity as we head into almost week two of the strike. AASUA (Association of Academic Staff, University of Alberta): $...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thank you to the many Unions and organizations who have donated to support our striking MSVU and SMU Part-Time Faculty. Go here to see the full list: cupe3912.ca/2025/10/29/t...
Informal mediation between the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta and the University of Alberta on March 25–27 failed. Next steps possibly include formal mediation. thegatewayonline.ca/2025/04/info...
Informal mediation between AASUA and U of A fails - The Gateway
Informal mediation between AASUA and the University of Alberta failed. Next steps possibly include formal mediation.
thegatewayonline.ca
April 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Informal mediation between the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta and the University of Alberta on March 25–27 failed. Next steps possibly include formal mediation. thegatewayonline.ca/2025/04/info...
Here is more information about the university's exploitive labour practices.
I don't know as I am not a part of AASUA, but if negotiations have broken down, my assumption is it likely has a lot to do with the short-term contracts.
University is also in a hiring freeze.
I don't know as I am not a part of AASUA, but if negotiations have broken down, my assumption is it likely has a lot to do with the short-term contracts.
University is also in a hiring freeze.
Who are precarious staff at the University of Alberta?
AASUA is working with our precarious members to share their experiences, and the impact of precarity on teaching and learning at the U of A.
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March 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Here is more information about the university's exploitive labour practices.
I don't know as I am not a part of AASUA, but if negotiations have broken down, my assumption is it likely has a lot to do with the short-term contracts.
University is also in a hiring freeze.
I don't know as I am not a part of AASUA, but if negotiations have broken down, my assumption is it likely has a lot to do with the short-term contracts.
University is also in a hiring freeze.
It's formal mediation day 1 for academic staff members at the University of Alberta. Sending our @aasua.bsky.social negotiating team warm thoughts for a fair process and outcome. Solidarity!
☀️💜🙏🏽
Here's what's at stake:
aasua.ca/Web/Bargaini...
#UAlberta #AASUA
#SupportTheSpark
☀️💜🙏🏽
Here's what's at stake:
aasua.ca/Web/Bargaini...
#UAlberta #AASUA
#SupportTheSpark
Negotiations
aasua.ca
September 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
It's formal mediation day 1 for academic staff members at the University of Alberta. Sending our @aasua.bsky.social negotiating team warm thoughts for a fair process and outcome. Solidarity!
☀️💜🙏🏽
Here's what's at stake:
aasua.ca/Web/Bargaini...
#UAlberta #AASUA
#SupportTheSpark
☀️💜🙏🏽
Here's what's at stake:
aasua.ca/Web/Bargaini...
#UAlberta #AASUA
#SupportTheSpark
On May 7, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta (AASUA) filed an unfair labour practice complaint against the U of A. The complaint alleges that the university did not act in good faith during informal mediation.
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AASUA files unfair labour practice complaint against U of A - The Gateway
On May 7, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta filed an unfair labour practice complaint against the U of A.
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May 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
On May 7, the Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta (AASUA) filed an unfair labour practice complaint against the U of A. The complaint alleges that the university did not act in good faith during informal mediation.
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Share to help us ensure all at UAlberta have the facts!
September 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Share to help us ensure all at UAlberta have the facts!
Leider haben wir in #Deutschland ja keine #NursePractitioner. Kommt leider nicht für mich in Frage. Hier eine ausgeschriebene Professur in #Kanada:
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Professor of Nursing (University of Alberta)
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This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
While this position welcomes applicatio
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March 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Leider haben wir in #Deutschland ja keine #NursePractitioner. Kommt leider nicht für mich in Frage. Hier eine ausgeschriebene Professur in #Kanada:
medicinoxy.com/professor-of...
medicinoxy.com/professor-of...
Anyway, since I'm now here, and from what I read about the situation it's SO many of the same issues, I'll be at tomorrow's rally, in solidarity. And I'll be wearing this button for my own faculty union, the @aasua.bsky.social. /2fin.
August 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Anyway, since I'm now here, and from what I read about the situation it's SO many of the same issues, I'll be at tomorrow's rally, in solidarity. And I'll be wearing this button for my own faculty union, the @aasua.bsky.social. /2fin.
Lots of other really interesting updates, full article here.
As always, please ask yourself how refusing to pay your employees a living wage fits under the new "SHAPE" plan.
Does "Access, community and belonging" include being able to pay your rent?
As always, please ask yourself how refusing to pay your employees a living wage fits under the new "SHAPE" plan.
Does "Access, community and belonging" include being able to pay your rent?
AASUA remains "hopeful" amidst bargaining proposal rejections - The Gateway
The Association of Academic Staff at the University of Alberta and the U of A are bargaining for a new collective agreement.
thegatewayonline.ca
February 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Lots of other really interesting updates, full article here.
As always, please ask yourself how refusing to pay your employees a living wage fits under the new "SHAPE" plan.
Does "Access, community and belonging" include being able to pay your rent?
As always, please ask yourself how refusing to pay your employees a living wage fits under the new "SHAPE" plan.
Does "Access, community and belonging" include being able to pay your rent?
Underfunding academic staff puts frontline teaching and research at risk!
Help AASUA protect quality education by rallying to support the educators and researchers that make our university great.
RSVP to the rally: actionnetwork.org/events/rally...
#UAlberta
Help AASUA protect quality education by rallying to support the educators and researchers that make our university great.
RSVP to the rally: actionnetwork.org/events/rally...
#UAlberta
February 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Underfunding academic staff puts frontline teaching and research at risk!
Help AASUA protect quality education by rallying to support the educators and researchers that make our university great.
RSVP to the rally: actionnetwork.org/events/rally...
#UAlberta
Help AASUA protect quality education by rallying to support the educators and researchers that make our university great.
RSVP to the rally: actionnetwork.org/events/rally...
#UAlberta