@cfsns

Representing and advocating for students in Nova Scotia and the Maritimes with @cfsfcee!

 Nova Scotia
cfs-fcee.ca/ns
Joined May 2009
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CFS-NL@CFSNL28 Jun 2023
We stand in solidarity with our Trans and queer community. NL chairperson, @maryfeltham joined many others from the @CFSFCEE national executive at the counter protest to protect Trans lives in Ottawa today before our meetings began! #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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Today in Ottawa NS chair Aideen and fellow Federation reps attended a protest in solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ community in Ottawa, to protect a drag queen story hour from transphobia and violence. We condemn hate, and we stand with love, rage and solidarity with 2SLGBTQ+ community
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Solidarity with @CUPE3912 members on strike! Read our full statement here: cfs-ns.ca/blog/solidarity-wi… #DalStrike
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This is an important report. @AcadiaU administrative salaries have risen 78% between 2012-21. For @AcadiaFaculty, salaries rose 15.5% during the same period.
ANSUT@ANSUT_Tweets18 Oct 2022
New report shows 84% increase in spending over 10 yrs in administrative compensation at NS universities. Read it here: ansut.caut.ca/wp-content/upl… @StFXAUT @SMUFacultyUnion @MSVUFA @AcadiaFaculty @FunscadM @cbufa @appbusa
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CFS-NS retweeted
CCPA-NS@CCPANS18 Oct 2022
"For many Canadians, a professor is a professor. The truth is that the professional and economic conditions of full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty and contracted instructors are drastically different." Read on #pse #MakeItFair @ANSUT_Tweets monitormag.ca/articles/no-on…
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Great news from @appbusa that agreement was reached late Apr 20 w/resolution of some issues & remainder to go to binding arbitration. Rally at Church Point tomorrow is off! @aufa @MSVUFA @SMUFacultyUnion @cbufa @StFXAUT @FunscadM @dalfacultyassoc @CUPE3912
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Join @appbusa at a solidarity rally in Halifax, Wed, Apr 13 - 12:15-4 pm. Grand Parade to Province House. Week 6 of the strike & faculty need your support! Spread the word: @AcadiaFaculty @StFXAUT @cbufa @MSVUFA @FunscadM @SMUFacultyUnion @CUPE3912 @dalfacultyassoc
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Replying to @NSNDP @GaryBurrill
The budget “lacks solutions for the future” on the affordability of PSE (@cfsns), does “not adequately address decades of neglect (@cupenovascotia), and is a budget of “unmet needs” (@NSCSW). #nspoli
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The Canada #PostSecondaryEducation Act, or Bill C-260, brings us one step closer to the creation of a shared national vision for #PostSecondaryEducation in Canada. 📚🇨🇦 📝 Learn more and take action. Call on your MP today: educationforall.ca/actions

Take action!

educationforall.ca
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The 2022-23 Nova Scotia budget was tabled yesterday. Here's what is and isn't in this budget for students. Read our full statement here: assets.website-files.com/622… #nspoli #NSbudget22
Graphic showing abstract financial charts, a laptop, and money. Text reads: "2022 Nova Scotia Budget Day. CFS-FCEE Nova Scotia."

ALT Graphic showing abstract financial charts, a laptop, and money. Text reads: "2022 Nova Scotia Budget Day. CFS-FCEE Nova Scotia."

Graphic showing an arrow and text: "What's in this budget for students?" A check mark and text: "-A new tax rebate program for people under age 30 working in skilled trades. -$1.3 million to support post-secondary students with accessibility needs." An X and text: "-Budget expenses for Advanced Education fail to keep pace with inflation. -Investments for university buildings but no mention of student debt or tuition relief."

ALT Graphic showing an arrow and text: "What's in this budget for students?" A check mark and text: "-A new tax rebate program for people under age 30 working in skilled trades. -$1.3 million to support post-secondary students with accessibility needs." An X and text: "-Budget expenses for Advanced Education fail to keep pace with inflation. -Investments for university buildings but no mention of student debt or tuition relief."

Graphic showing a person pointing to text. Text reads: "Students are struggling to make ends meet and today's provincial budget does not give them much in the way of relief." Second text block reads: " Budgets are about priorities and from this budget it is clear that Tim Houston's government is not prioritizing the needs of students."

ALT Graphic showing a person pointing to text. Text reads: "Students are struggling to make ends meet and today's provincial budget does not give them much in the way of relief." Second text block reads: " Budgets are about priorities and from this budget it is clear that Tim Houston's government is not prioritizing the needs of students."

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Today, the Federation's National Treasurer Marie Dolcetti-Koros joins MP @HMcPhersonMP, MP @blakedesjarlais, @caut_acppu, and other stakeholders from the Education For All coalition in support of Bill C-260—also known as the Canada Post-Secondary Education Act.
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📢 Solidarité étudiante-ouvrière! Students and workers united! 📢
Graphic with CFS-NS and AGEUSA logos and the following text: "La Fédération canadienne des étudiantes et étudiants–Nouvelle-Écosse et AGEUSA est solidaire de l’Association des professeurs, professeures et bibliothécaires de l'Université Sainte-Anne (APPBUSA)"

ALT Graphic with CFS-NS and AGEUSA logos and the following text: "La Fédération canadienne des étudiantes et étudiants–Nouvelle-Écosse et AGEUSA est solidaire de l’Association des professeurs, professeures et bibliothécaires de l'Université Sainte-Anne (APPBUSA)"

Graphic with CFS-NS and AGEUSA logos and the following text: "The Canadian Federation of Students-Nova Scotia and AGEUSA stand in solidarity with the Association des professeurs, professeures et bibliothécaires de l'Université Sainte-Anne (APPBUSA)"

ALT Graphic with CFS-NS and AGEUSA logos and the following text: "The Canadian Federation of Students-Nova Scotia and AGEUSA stand in solidarity with the Association des professeurs, professeures et bibliothécaires de l'Université Sainte-Anne (APPBUSA)"

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Consultez notre site web pour notre déclaration de solidarité complète. / See our website for our full solidarity statement.
Graphic with the following text: "L’APPBUSA lutte pour une université progressiste, ce qui signifie qu'à l'avenir, l'administration doit s’entretenir ouvertement avec l'ensemble de la communauté universitaire sur les questions importantes et mettre au premier plan de ses décisions le bien-être de la population étudiante, des membres du corps professoral et du personnel."

ALT Graphic with the following text: "L’APPBUSA lutte pour une université progressiste, ce qui signifie qu'à l'avenir, l'administration doit s’entretenir ouvertement avec l'ensemble de la communauté universitaire sur les questions importantes et mettre au premier plan de ses décisions le bien-être de la population étudiante, des membres du corps professoral et du personnel."

Graphic with the following text: "APPBUSA is fighting for a forward-looking university meaning that going forward, the administration must communicate openly with the entire university community about important issues and put the wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff at the forefront of their decisions."

ALT Graphic with the following text: "APPBUSA is fighting for a forward-looking university meaning that going forward, the administration must communicate openly with the entire university community about important issues and put the wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff at the forefront of their decisions."

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📢 La Fédération canadienne des étudiantes et étudiants demande une Vision Nationale pour l’Éducation Postsecondaire. 📢 Nous demandons au gouvernement de créer un comité sur l'éducation postsecondaire qui élaboreront une vision commune pour un système d'éducation restructuré.
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📢 The Canadian Federation of Students is calling for a National Vision for Post-Secondary Education. 📢 We’re calling for a #PSE committee—composed of federal elected officials, the provinces, + non-partisan experts—to develop a shared vision for a renewed PSE system across 🇨🇦.
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Thank you for meeting with us to discuss student issues, @GaryBurrill, @LisaLachanceMLA, and @ChenderClaudia. We look forward to working with you on reducing/eliminating tuition, fulfilling all TRC Calls to Action relevant to PSE, and accessible mental health services for all.
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Thank you for meeting with us, @NovaScotiaESM. It was great to talk with you about health care and mental health services for students. We look forward to working with you on ensuring international students get access to MSI upon arrival.
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Thank you for meeting with us @karla_macf_pc. It was great to talk with you about climate justice and support for Indigenous learners. We look forward to working with you and your colleagues at L’nu Affairs to increase support for Indigenous students.
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Thank you for meeting with us last week, @BenJessome. We look forward to working with you in your role as Advanced Education Critic to get MSI upon arrival for international students and make education more affordable for all students.
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Last week we met with MLAs from all parties for our 2022 provincial lobby week. Our priorities? ✅Education for all ✅Fairness for international students ✅Wages and cost of living ✅Support for Indigenous learners ✅Climate justice ✅Health care & mental health services
Text reads "The Canadian Federation of Students-Nova Scotia is calling for A Better Way Forward"

ALT Text reads "The Canadian Federation of Students-Nova Scotia is calling for A Better Way Forward"

Text reads "What are students' priorities? Education for All Fairness for International Students Wages and Cost of Living Support for Indigenous Learners Climate Justice Health Care & Mental Health Services"

ALT Text reads "What are students' priorities? Education for All Fairness for International Students Wages and Cost of Living Support for Indigenous Learners Climate Justice Health Care & Mental Health Services"

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