Why Join CAUT

What CAUT does for member associations:

We unite academic and professional staff associations at over 130 colleges and universities in every province. As the trusted and respected national voice of academic staff, we partner with national and international allies to defend and advance rights.
We strengthen local capacity. CAUT offers training, resources and funding to engage members and defend academic freedom, working conditions, and public post-secondary education.
We provide expert advice. Whether on legal, bargaining or policy, CAUT is there to provide guidance to inform and empower member associations to address emerging and long-standing issues.
We help defend academic staff interests. Through the CAUT Defence, Academic Freedom, Arbitration and Legal Funds, we support associations in job action and intervene in precedent-setting cases.
We connect people. CAUT Council, forums, conferences, training and networks are platforms where association leadership can share and learn from counterparts across the country. Member associations seeking participation in the broader labour movement are eligible to join the National Union of CAUT, and can access conferences and research conducted by the Harry Crowe Foundation, a charitable organization established by CAUT.
We provide unique tools. CAUT has robust data for local, regional and national comparisons of contracts, finances and working conditions. We can also support you in webhosting, managing membership data and grievance information, and undertaking political action such as petitions and letter-writing.