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Erica Fischer
@ericafd.bsky.social
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Academic union activist in NS 🌊 | immigrant and precarious worker | PT Faculty | CUPE 3912 Exec | puma, gator y husky
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Thank you for all your support in making this possible, @cupescfp.bsky.social, @cupens.bsky.social, @caut.bsky.social, @cautdefencefund.bsky.social! We went from being the lowest paid in the region to being among the highest paid! 🎉🤩 😎

#CDNPSE #canlab
Graph showing stipends for contract academic staff (PT Faculty) at 12 universities in Atlantic Canada in 2024. Dalhousie, MSVU and SMU were among the lowest paid in the region. Graph showing stipends for contract academic staff (PT Faculty) at 12 universities in Atlantic Canada in 2025. Dalhousie, MSVU and SMU are among the highest paid in the region.
November 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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#SMU students have been supporting us on the picket line, and honestly? It fills our hearts as we fight for better learning conditions for all. ❤️ ✊

Thank you to all the students who came by to say hi, hold a sign, take a selfie, or drop off some treats!

#SMUstrike @cupe3912.bsky.social #cdnpse
Halloween bags with homemade cookies inside a tray on a table. The purple bags are gluten free and the others are lactose free. Halloween bag with a homemade cookie inside. The bag says: “we support you!”
October 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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End of day for picket week 2, day 1! Rally with the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, so much #solidarity, smiles, commitment to fighting for better working conditions.

It’s time for a #FairDeal
#SMUstrike #MSVUstrike

#canlab #cdnpse @cupe3912.bsky.social
The CUPE 3912 President addressing delegates to the NS Federation of Labour at a rally at the Peace and Friendship Park in Halifax, NS. Union members at a rally wearing hot pink swag in solidarity with CUPE 3912 Members from different unions waving flags at a rally at a city park President of CUPE NS with CUPE 3912 members
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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First week in the books!

Thanks to colleagues at @smufu.bsky.social, @dalfaculty.bsky.social, @caut.bsky.social, @cupens.bsky.social and many more, as well as our fantastic #TAs and students.

We'll be back on the picket line tomorrow—come by and say hi!

#SMUstrike #FairDealNow #cdnpse #canlab
CUPE 3912 members wearing hot pink caps, t-shirts, and CUPE flags. Sign says “SMU stopped 311 classes” CUPE 3912 members wearing hot pink swag and signs CUPE 3912 members and supporters from sister union SMUFU at the picket line and a blue shark with a fair deal flag CUPE NS President and CUPE 3912 President carrying CUPE flags
October 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Thank you for coming to support @cupe3912.bsky.social!

@cautdefencefund.bsky.social @aasua.bsky.social @wlufa.bsky.social @munfaculty.bsky.social @upeifa.bsky.social @uwofa1.bsky.social @sgppum.bsky.social @astfassoc.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social #YUFA #BCITSFA #appbusa @dalfaculty.bsky.social
CAUT Defence Fund flying and driving pickets standing in solidarity with CUPE 3912 members at SMU’s first strike ever. Saint Mary’s University’s front entrance in the background.
October 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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“The university @smuhalifax.bsky.social says dozens of courses have been paused due to the strike, but classes taught by full-time faculty members will continue as scheduled.”

Dozens? Hundreds, actually👇

www.smu.ca/labour-relat...

#SMUstrike @cupe3912.bsky.social
@cautdefencefund.bsky.social
Image of the quote from a CTV News https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/saint-marys-university-part-time-faculty-go-on-strike-after-final-conciliation-meeting/
October 24, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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PT Faculty could be on strike or lockout on October 23.
Call all on @smuhalifax.bsky.social to bargain in good faith and reach a fair deal that improves the working conditions and job security for part-time faculty!

#FairDealNow! #canlab #cdnpse

@cupe3912.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social
Poster with the cupe logo and text that says: We could be on strike or lockout on October 23. How can you support us? Share your support for our action on social media, sign our open letter [arrow to QR code and bit.ly link], join us on the picket lines." SMU PT Faculty rally. Everyone is welcome to attend! Friday Oct. 24th 12:00 PM @ SMU main entrance. Get a debrief on Wednesday's conciliation session, show your support.
October 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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These posters are going up next week in hopes of averting a #SMUstrike 🪧

#canlab #cdnpse @cupe3912.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social @cupescfp.bsky.social
Poster with the following text: “Help us avoid a STRIKE! Anyone can support SMU PT Faculty! Sign our open letter” QR code to letter campaign and CUPE 3912 logo
October 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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First shipment has arrived! 📦 Getting ready for job action at @smuhalifax.bsky.social

It’s time: #FairDealNow

#cdnpse #canlab #SMUstrike
#FairDeal2025 #UnionStrong

@cupe3912.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social @cupens.bsky.social
Hot pink baseball caps with the CUPE 3912 logo Hot pink toques with cupe 3912 logo Hot pink t-shirts with the cupe 3912 logo (French version) and text that says: It’s time Hot pink t-shirts with the cupe 3912 logo (French version) and text that says: FAIR DEAL NOW
October 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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#Dalhousie @cupe3912.bsky.social rally this Friday. This is open to everyone - students, faculty, and the public! Bring friends and wear your #CUPE pink shirt if you have one!

#cdnpse #canlab @dalfaculty.bsky.social @ansut.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social

#FairDealNow
Dalhousie CUPE 3912 rally in the Henry Hicks Quad at 1:30pm on Friday October 3rd. This will be an opportunity to show your support, hear a debrief on Thursday’s conciliation session, meet the strike committee team, and ask questions! This is open to everyone - students, faculty, and the public! Please bring friends and wear your CUPE pink shirt if you have one! [Photo of one of the DFA's rallies and a photo of CUPE 3912 members wearing pink t-shirts)
September 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Back in July, @cupe3912.bsky.social filed for conciliation. @dalhousieu.bsky.social say they couldn’t meet until October (they were busy preparing to lockout the @dalfaculty.bsky.social)

Will the #Dal BOG offer #CUPE3912 a #FairDeal on Oct 2? Or will they force another job action?

#cdnpse #canlab
September 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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This is not over. The semester at @dalhousie.bsky.social is still at risk

@cupe3912.bsky.social #canlab #cdnpse @dalfaculty.bsky.social @cautdefencefund.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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“This view […] reflects our commitment to helping create a global future that is more equitable and more just” except for Part-Time Faculty. For them, improved working conditions “will never happen.”

@cupe3912.bsky.social #cdnpse #canlab @smuhalifax.bsky.social #SMU

World without limits?
Photo of Saint Mary’s front entrance that includes a text box with their continuing commitment
September 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Call on @smuhalifax.bsky.social to bargain in good faith and reach a fair deal that improves the working conditions and job security for teaching assistants and part-time faculty.

#cdnpse #canlab @cupe3912.bsky.social
Text: Help us avert a strike! Speech bubble says: I’m not a SMU PT Faculty or a TA, I can’t really help. Fact: Anyone can support SMU PT Faculty and TAs. QR code to a letter campaign: https://win.newmode.net/canadianassociationofuniversityteachers/istandwithparttimefacultyandtasatsaintmarysuniversity
September 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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"Foster a 'people first' culture that makes Saint Mary’s a desirable place to work and build a career"

Priority 2 of the Strategic Plan for @smuhalifax.bsky.social
2024-2029

Empty words or their bargaining team is not on board with this priority?

@cupe3912.bsky.social #cdnpse @caut.bsky.social
Do Part-Time Faculty deserve job security? SMU says "This will never happen." Tell SMU we need a fair deal now! QR code to a letter campaign: https://win.newmode.net/canadianassociationofuniversityteachers/istandwithparttimefacultyandtasatsaintmarysuniversity CUPE 3912 logo
September 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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We are recruiting members for the #SMUstrike committee. If you are PT Faculty or a TA at @smuhalifax.bsky.social, send an email to [email protected] for more information or to sign up.

#canlab #cdnpse
@cupe3912.bsky.social
We are recruiting members for the SMUstrike committee. What to expect: Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating strike-related activities if required. Help manage logistics, including picket schedules, signage, and materials. Provide updates and information to members regarding strike protocols. STRIKE PAY $350 per week (non taxable income) Full training will be provided for all Strike Committee members to ensure you feel confident and prepared to take on these roles if required. If you are Part-Time Faculty or a TA at SMU, contact us at vp.smu@cupe3912.ca or vp.smu.ta@cupe3912.ca for more information or to sign up!
September 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Happening next week on campus and online: #SMU Part-Time Faculty and TAs information sessions to discuss #strike logistics and how to get involved in the strike committee

#SMUstrike #canlab #cdnpse @cupe3912.bsky.social
SMU PT Faculty and TA Information Sessions. We will discuss: strike logistics and pay information, sign forms to get strike pay, how to get involved, any other questions will get answered. Happening on Sept 15 @ 11am - 1pm: Loyola near Tim Horton's line Sept 16 @ 8:30am - 1pm: SMUSA Vendor Table Sept 16 @ 2:00pm - 4pm: ONLINE (rsvp vp.smu@cupe3912.ca) Sept 17 @ 12pm - 5pm: SMUSA Vendor Table Sept 18 @ 3pm - 5pm: Loyola near Tim Horton's line Sept 19 @ 10am - 12pm (noon): ONLINE #SMUstrike
September 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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“Save Dartmouth Cove is planning a town hall to discuss the report on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mic Mac Aquatic Club in Dartmouth.”

#SaveDartmouthCove #HRM #NowIt’sTheTimeToAct
Flyer on a post announcing a public meeting organized by Save Dartmouth Cove at the Micmac Aquatic Club, 192 Prince Albert Road to hear the latest on the infill proposal and the bylaw recommendations, and to send a clear message: Dartmouth Cove deserves the same protections as the Northwest Arm.
September 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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#Solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social

#KeepDalStrong #canlab #cdnpse @cautdefencefund.bsky.social
Lots of DFA members and supporters outside the Killam library CAUT Defence Fund Flying and driving picketers holding their association and union flags at the Dal rally Selfie of two members carrying their union flags
September 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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What an incredible turnout at the rally for precarious #DFA workers

#KeepDalStrong @dalfaculty.bsky.social #canlab #cdnpse
People outside the Killam library holding a large white banner full of signatures supporting the DFA that says in big green letters: Solidarity DFA member/ supporter holding a yellow sign that reads: Fair contracts, Fair Future CUPE 3912 members wearing hot pink t-shirts Students holding signs that say: “Students stand with the DFA. There is no university without our Faculty.” And: “Students want full time faculty for course security. Students stand with the DFA.”
September 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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#LabourDay2025 in #Halifax

#canlab @cupe3912.bsky.social
People marching on Labour Day carrying Union flags and signs CUPE members under a tent with balloons 🎈
September 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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@cupe3912.bsky.social stands in #solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social

#KeepDalStrong #cdnpse #canlab
@cautdefencefund.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
CUPE 3912 members at a rally to support the DFA (Dalhousie Faculty Association.) Two of them are wearing white baseball caps that say DFA #KeepDalStrong and the other two wearing pink CUPE 3912 t-shirts and carrrying the CUPE 3912 flag Members from different unions and associations with flags and signs in front of the Killam Library at a rally in support of the Dalhousie Faculty Association
August 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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@cupe3912.bsky.social stands in #solidarity with @dalfaculty.bsky.social

#KeepDalStrong #cdnpse #canlab
Pink poster with a photo of CUPE local 3912 members wearing hot pink t-shirts and CUPE flags in front of the Killam building, that reads: “We stand with the Dalhousie Faculty Association s Dalhousie University has locked them out starting Wednesday, August 20. It is abhorrent this has happened as DFA members were in the process of voting to ratify the proposed Collective Agreement! This is a first for a U15 University in Canada and we recognize this sets a dangerous precedent. We know just how vital the work of professors, instructors, librarians and professional counsellors is for ensuring Dalhousie runs. We emphatically support the DFA strike action and joined their rally on Friday, August 22. We commend the bravery and unity of DFA members and executives who have chosen to join your picket lines. We stand with the DFA and will join their picket lines.“
August 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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@cupe3912.bsky.social supporting the @dalfaculty.bsky.social at the picket lines! 🔔🔔🔔🔔

#KeepDalStrong #cdnpse #canlab @cautdefencefund.bsky.social
DFA member with a sign that says “Dal is People not Buildings” at a picket line and CUPE 3912 President bringing cow bells to support them DFA picket captain (and past DFA president) with a sign that says: “Our wages are 9% below inflation” and CUPE 3912 VP SMU PT Faculty wearing a DFA hat that says #KeepDalStrong DFA members with signs that says: “This is not a strike, it’s a lock out”, “Come back and bargain”, “Faculty locked out” among other phrases
August 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Seen at the Killam library at @dalhousieu.bsky.social

#KeepDalStrong @dalfaculty.bsky.social
Yellow poster that says: “Students support the DFA” “Solidarity with locked out faculty”
August 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM