'Grant funding should always be free of political interference: This includes interference at any level of government, as well as by any political party.'
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Your NASA Bargaining Team is back at the negotiating table tomorrow! Wear your NASA colours and swag tomorrow as we continue #teamtuesdays in April to show your team that you're with them at the table. Find out how you can participate at nasaunion.ca/bargaining-sup…

A fantastic thread on how most federal research grants are adjudicated.

Not unlike intergovernmental negotiations, a rigorous, expertise-led process where political interference is unnecessary and counterproductive.

“‘Back off or I’ll shoot myself in the foot’ is a strange way to teach Ottawa a lesson.”

The new legislation 'may ensnare university and college presidents too, now that it's clear the bill will also require post-secondary schools to get provincial OK for federal research grants as well.' cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

I was happy to join NASA staff to support International Pink Shirt Day!

In solidarity with the global movement against bullying, discrimination, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia celebrated annually on April 10, the NASA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Committee is proud to participate in the International Day of Pink.

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close, we wish all our Muslim members and others in the university community a blessed and joyful Eid al-Fitr!

Good luck to the NASA bargaining team! #TeamTuesdays #ualberta .

After this round of bargaining, I hope new colleagues don't have to wait 16 years to get to 5 weeks of vacation. Happy sweet 16 to me this year! #TeamTuesdays #UAlberta

A reminder to wear your NASA colours and swag tomorrow for the second #teamtuesdays in April to show your Bargaining Team that you're with them at the table. Get everything you need at nasaunion.ca/bargaining-sup…

Thanks to Dr. Florence Ashley for joining us to speak at the NASA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Committee's event today marking the International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Thanks to the hardworking NASA members! #TeamTuesdays #UAlberta

Your NASA Bargaining Team is back at the table today as bargaining for a new collective agreement resumes. Show the team you're with them on #TeamTuesdays in April. Learn more at nasaunion.ca/bargaining-sup…

In this round of NASA bargaining I'd like to see medical appointment hours. It's nearly impossible to get timely healthcare appointments outside of working hours. Sick days and vacation days should be for rest, not appointments. #TeamTuesdays #ualberta

Your NASA Bargaining Team is back at the bargaining table today! This is day you can help show the Employer that all 6,000 NASA members are with them at the table! Find out how you can support your team at nasaunion.ca/bargaining-sup…
#TeamTuesdays

Thanks for all your members do to keep the city running smoothly! Congratulations on your well-deserved new contracts!

'Provincial loans to students in 2023-24 now tally $1.26 billion. In 2018-19, that number was $638 million.' cbc.ca/news/canada/ed…