Did you know that part-time faculty have to apply for a separate contract for every class they teach? Every term? Every year? No matter how many times they teach that class?
Did you know that part-time faculty at SMU and MSVU are among the lowest paid across Canada?
Right now, part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) and Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) are currently on strike. We are members of CUPE 3912.
We work for years without job security or a guaranteed income beyond a few months. Imagine dedicating yourself to your field and your career, only to never know if you’ll have a job the next year, or even the next term.
We know many people in Halifax are struggling to make ends meet. We are in the same boat. Whether it’s the housing crisis or the cost of groceries, we are all fighting to get by. Many CUPE 3912 members are one unexpected expense away from financial ruin.
Not only are we underpaid, but we also have no health benefits of any kind, and we have no pension.
We’re on strike for fair pay, better working conditions, and respect.
We believe our province deserves high-quality postsecondary education. We believe students deserve a world-class university education for the thousands they pay in tuition every year.
We’re not just fighting for our working conditions; we’re fighting for students’ learning conditions. Join us in standing up for Nova Scotia’s future!