(Friday, August 22, 2025 – Halifax, NS)
Ratification Vote Results
The DFA ratification vote closed at 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 21. An overwhelming 82.7% of those who cast a vote opted to reject the August 11, 2025 offer from the Dalhousie University Board of Governors.
“This sends a clear message that the DFA Members are willing to stay the course,” says DFA President Dave Westwood. “Spirits among our picketers is sky high, and support from other faculty associations and unions is strong. It’s time for the Board to come back to the table with something that our members can seriously consider.”
A record 93.4% (930 out of 981) of the DFA Membership participated in the vote which opened Thursday, August 14.
DFA Lockout Rally
The DFA is holding a Lockout Rally today at noon. We encourage you to join and be part of the first DFA rally in 23 years! DFA President Dave Westwood and other faculty association representatives will make remarks.
- TODAY - Friday, August 22, 2025
- 12 noon to approximately 12:40 pm
- In Front of Killam Library, 6225 University Ave
DFA’s Bargaining Bulletins can be found here.
About DFA
The DFA is the certified bargaining agent for almost 1,000 professors, instructors, librarians and professional counsellors at Dalhousie University. As a volunteer-based organization, we advocate for the rights of our members and work to protect and advance the academic integrity of the University.
To arrange an interview with DFA President David Westwood: email DFA Communications Officer Catherine.Wall@dal.ca