Halifax – The Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) is pleased to announce that Robert Scott Stewart, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy at Cape Breton University, has accepted the position of president for the organization. Stewart’s one-year term begins July
May 19, 2017 – No Straight “A”s for Political Parties in University Report Card
Halifax – There are no straight As in a report card that grades political parties on how they would support university education if they are elected on May 30. The Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) surveyed the Liberal,
April 27, 2017 – University Underfunding Continues in NS Budget
Halifax – Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) president, Marc Lamoureux, says the $25.9 million surplus highlighted in today’s budget could be used to help universities reduce tuition costs for Nova Scotia students. “This budget perpetuates the underfunding
February 16, 2017 – Bill 75 Denies Right to Collective Bargaining
Halifax – The Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT) says that Bill 75 will deny teachers the right to fair collective bargaining and is calling on the McNeil government to drop the Bill and return to negotiations with the
January 31, 2017 – Universities’ Lawsuit Disrespects Collective Bargaining Process
Halifax – The decision by five Nova Scotia universities to sue the Nova Scotia Teacher’s Union for violating the Education Act disrespects the collective bargaining process says Marc Lamoureux, president of the Association of University Teachers (ANSUT). ANSUT represents over