St. FX Association of University Teachers

I understand that the Faculty Association at St FX has gone on strike, and I wish to communicate that many of my colleagues and myself share their view that their struggle is for equitable employment arrangements and social justice for all Faculty.  This is a broad struggle in Canada and globally. ——————————————————— From: David Toews […]

Statement of Support from CUPE 3902 Dear Members of St Francis Xavier Association of University Teachers, I just saw the news that members of St Francis Xavier Association of University Teachers are on strike. On behalf of executive committee at CUPE 3902, I would like to salute your courage and let you let you know […]

Letter of solidarity from York University I am writing from York University, from the Department of Sociology, where we enjoy a most cordial relationship with the sociologists at St. Francis Xavier. Each year, we look forward to seeing whether any undergraduates from your institution will be joining our graduate program, where they have always shone; and […]

MEDIA ADVISORY January 30, 2013 Antigonish StFX AUT to hold Solidarity Rally   The StFX Association of University Teachers (AUT) will hold a solidarity rally on Friday, February 1st at Chisholm Park in Antigonish.   StFXAUT members will be joined by more than a dozen pickets from across Canada and Nova Scotia, representing the Canadian […]

MEMBER UPDATE; January 30, 2013 StFXAUT Solidarity Rally and Dinner   The StFXAUT will hold a solidarity rally on Friday, February 1st at Chisholm Park in Antigonish. Our members will be joined by more than a dozen pickets from across Canada and Nova Scotia, representing the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), and the Association […]

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.