Atlantic Academic Union

10/20/2026

The awarding of damages to workers harmed by Bill 148 is an important step forward in defending the Charter rights of working people in Nova Scotia and across Canada.

“It’s a win for workers,” said Melissa Marsman, the President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour. “It should never have happened in the first place, it was wrong, and this is a real win for workers.”

Read the full story at CBC Nova Scotia.

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Nominate for Campus Rep or an Executive Committee Member! You are the union!

10/11/2026

Happy Thanksgiving!

10/07/2026

Members, don't forget to vote before October 8 !

09/30/2026

National Truth & Reconciliation Day

09/21/2026

09/21/2026

One Win, and Now the Rewrite: Don’t Watch Their Lips; Watch Their Hands As Parliament returns to Ottawa, every worker in this country should be watching. Big changes to the Canada Labour Code are coming, and if history tells us…

09/08/2026

The AAU is pleased to see today’s positive steps from the Nova Scotia Government aimed at reducing burnout and improving fairness for workers across the province. These improvements support healthier workplaces and help reduce the pressure so many workers are feeling. The AAU welcomes this move toward better protections and a more sustainable work environment for all.

We will carry this same mindset into our upcoming negotiations — advocating for conditions that reduce burnout, support well‑being, and strengthen the working lives of our members. .ca

07/14/2026

Great discounts for AAU members. Check your email for additional information.