ANSUT (The Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers) is inviting CUPE 3912 members to join their efforts to stop Bill 12, which has passed the 2nd. With a majority government, as well as recent changes to the Law Amendments Committee that may prevent any debate in the Legislature, it could achieve Royal Assent by next week at the latest.
As an overview, Bill 12 would give the Minister of Advanced Education unilateral power to:
- Appoint the majority of members to university Boards
- Dictate that university research align only with government priorities
- Force universities into a revitalization process. Operating funds could be withheld if the university failed to comply. (Currently, universities can decide if and when they should embark on a revitalization plan.)
You can read more about the dangers of Bill 12 here.
Please consider signing this letter prepared by ANSUT to have your voice heard on this critical Bill that could restrict the autonomy of post-secondary education in Nova Scotia.