Greetings, Yesterday, the Ontario Government brought forward legislation that will freeze compensation and benefits for all those in the broader public sector, including all staff at universities and colleges, for two years. It also imposes a permanent salary cap for all in the public sector and limits the powers of the labour relations board, arbitrators […]
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Save Library and Archives Canada
Save Library and Archives Canada Campaign Update – Latest News September 2012 Archival organizations across Canada withdraw from Library and Archives Canada’s Pan-Documentary Heritage Network On May 31st, 2012, the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) withdrew from LAC’s Pan Canadian Documentary Heritage Network (PCDHN). Citing the elimination of the National Archival Development Program (NADP) and […]
Labour Day activities
TO: Presidents and Administrative Officers Local and Federated Associations FROM: James L. Turk, Executive Director RE: Labour Day – September 3, 2012 Across the country, labour rights are under attack, as are social justice, environmental protections, equity, and democratic practices. This September 3rd on Canada’s 139th Labour Day, CAUT member associations are called upon to […]
Quebec Student Protest and Government response
Salutations, Please see attached memo (12 20 Quebec Student Protest and Government response (2012-05-24)) detailing CAUT’s response to the efforts of student groups in Quebec in fighting tuition increases as well as our condemnation of the Charest government’s Bill 78. ___________________________________________________ Voir la note ci-jointe exposant (12 20 Mouvement de protestation étudiante au Québec et […]
CAUT Communique – Quebec
Salutations, Please see the attached communique (2012.05.23 CAUT Communique – Quebec) that CAUT issued today regarding the protests in Quebec. S’il vous plaît voir le communiqué (2012.05.23 ACPPU Communique – Quebec) ci-joint émis par l’ACPPU aujourd’hui au sujet des protestations au Québec. James L. Turk Executive Director/Directeur général Canadian Association of University Teachers/ Association canadienne […]
Quebec special law violates student rights and civil liberties
Greetings, Attached (Release – Quebec special law violates student rights and civil liberties – May18 2012) is CAUT’s statement on the law introduced in the Quebec National Assembly to stop the student strike. You will find statements from other organizations at the links below: Quebec Bar Association http://www.barreau.qc.ca/fr/actualites-medias/communiques/2012/05/18-etudiants# (Globe and Mail article in English) http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/quebecs-anti-protest-legislation-tramples-basic-rights-legal-experts/article2436933/ […]
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia: CAUT Statement
La version française suivra International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia: CAUT Statement (May 17, 2012) On the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, the Canadian Association of University Teachers recognizes the work of tireless activists working to combat discrimination and violence against gay, lesbian, trans, bisexual, two-spirited, and queer communities. The eradication of homophobia and […]
International Day of Pink
Solidarity is Pink We have all seen the effects of homophobic and transphobic harassment in schools in several high-profile suicides by young people. These tragedies have prompted many to take action and raise awareness of bullying. Homophobic and transphobic harassment is happening in our schools and workplaces, sometimes on a daily basis. We encourage you […]
CAUT Media Release-2012 Budget compromises research, hinders prosperity
CAUT Media Release-2012 Budget compromises research, hinders prosperity 03292012 (Ottawa, March 29, 2012) – The organization representing Canada’s university and college educators says today’s federal budget jeopardizes Canada’s long-term development by weakening the country’s research capacity. “With this budget, the government turns away from the kind of research that leads to new discoveries in favour […]
CAUT PowerPoint presentations
Greetings, As promised at CAUT Council, I am sending the first of several PowerPoint presentations that we hope will be helpful in discussions with your members. The attached presentation presents key concerns with Google contracts to take over the university or college’s email service. The essential elements of all Google contracts are the same, regardless […]