Investigation launched into U of Calgary academic freedom controversy
The Canadian Association of University Teachers today announced a formal investigation into alleged academic freedom violations at the University of Calgary.
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Flying and driving pickets show support for striking Nipissing faculty
Marking the end of the second week of the labour dispute at Nipissing University, CAUT Defence Fund flying pickets are in North Bay and Bracebridge today to show solidarity with full-time faculty fighting for a fair deal.
Academic staff associations from across Canada join Nipissing picket lines
Representatives from academic staff associations across the country are joining the full-time faculty at Nipissing on the picket lines today to show their solidarity and support.
Academics welcome reinstatement of the Census
The Canadian Association of University Teachers is welcoming today’s announcement that the Liberal government will restore the mandatory long-form Census.
Urgent Appeal: CAUT Refugee Foundation
The current Syrian refugee crisis has prompted the Executive Committee to reactivate the CAUT Refugee Foundation. The Foundation was initially created in the 1970s to offer support to refugees fleeing Vietnam for Canada.
Strike at Nipissing University
The union representing full-time faculty at Nipissing University has announced today that its members are on legal strike.
Profs claim academic freedom compromised at U of Calgary
The Canadian Association of University Teachers is looking into charges that academic freedom was violated at the University of Calgary.
Western librarians and archivists vote to strike
Librarians and archivists with the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association have voted 98 per cent in favour of strike action.
Academics urge Trudeau government to act swiftly on education and research priorities
The Canadian Association of University Teachers is congratulating Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party on their election victory, and is urging the new government to move quickly to deliver on promises made during the campaign.
Why the secrecy at Carleton U?
The Canadian Association of University Teachers has issued a strong rebuke of Carleton University’s Board of Governors for holding meetings in secret.