Local 3912 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 3912) is the largest university union in the atlantic region, proudly representing over 5000 precariously-employed academic workers in five bargaining units at Dalhousie University (Dal), Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD), and Saint Mary’s University (SMU).

• Demonstrators, markers, teaching assistants, and part-time instructors at Dal
• Part-time instructors at MSVU
• Independent course appointees, research assistants, and teaching assistants at NSCAD
• Teaching assistants and part-time instructors at SMU.

The union stands for members to be treated with respect and fairness. The union’s team of executives, officials, stewards, and  committee members works hard every day to improve compensation and working conditions for our members.