Commentary / You can’t say that, can you?
By David Robinson
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Book review / Why dissent matters: Because some people see things the rest of us miss
William Kaplan.
McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2017, 376 pp;
ISBN: 978-0-77355-070-4.
by Charles Reeve
President’s message / On the wisdom of chasing excellence
By James Compton
CAUT releases results of first national survey of contract academic staff
(Ottawa – September 4, 2018) Most academic staff working on contract at Canadian universities and colleges aren’t employed that way by choice indicates new survey results gathered and released today by the Canadian Association of University Teache
CAUT Statement on Labour Day
(Ottawa – August 31, 2018) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) marks Labour Day 2018 by recognizing the many achievements of the trade union movement, and committing to continuing the fight for improved standards of living for all workers.
Ontario “free speech” requirements for universities and colleges cause for concern
(Ottawa – August 31, 2018) The government of Ontario’s plan to require the province’s universities and colleges to adopt “free speech” policies and punish those who fail to adhere to the new requirements is an unprecedented interference with institutional autonomy, warns the Canadian Association
Employment Status of Students as Academic Teaching Staff
CAUT Policy Statement
All teaching at post-secondary institutions is employment. Students who are teaching should be considered members of the relevant bargaining unit and have the protection of a collective agreement.
Health & Safety
CAUT is committed to ensuring that all academic staff enjoy a healthy and safe workplace.
Education & Training
CAUT’s education program provides courses and workshops designed for local associations to build active and knowledgeable memberships, and to create networking opportunities with academic staff from across the country. The courses are offered without charge to CAUT member associations.