1. QCAA’s Week of Action Against Austerity started on Monday with an excellent teach-in on Consulting Firms, Benchmarking, and the Politics of Ratings, with a special focus on Nous. More than 100 people attended the event, which was co-sponsored by QUFA. Dr. Michael Savage, Senior Research Analyst at OCUFA and former Nous employee, warned us … Continue reading Newsletter #7 (6/3/2024)
Are You Ready to Rally?
The Week of Action Against Austerity Begins Monday! QCAA’s Week of Action Against Austerity (WAAA) is just days away! Are you ready to join us? In a historic show of cross-campus solidarity, students, staff and faculty will come together for a series of events to educate ourselves and mobilize towards a better Queen’s. The WAAA … Continue reading Are You Ready to Rally?
Newsletter #6 (2/28/24)
This week in austerity and budget cut news #6 There is no shortage of material for these newsletters! We have been gathering a lot of information on austerity measures at other schools and on Nous. So far the big lessons from elsewhere are to pay attention, learn as much as you can, and build community … Continue reading Newsletter #6 (2/28/24)
Newsletter #5 (2/20/24)
This week in austerity and budget cut news #5 Thanks to everyone who has shared this newsletter with colleagues. One of the most frustrating aspects of the current employment situation at Queen’s is the uneven communication across units about what people should be expecting over the coming months. Given the inevitable anxiety many are feeling … Continue reading Newsletter #5 (2/20/24)
Queen's Coalition Against Austerity 