The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

Independent, Non-hierarchical, Directly Democratic and Feminist Since 1978

GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP

MEETINGS
September 24, 2026 5:00-7:00pm AQ 3003 Burnaby Campus
October 27, 2026 5:00-7:00pm AQ 3149 Burnaby Campus
November 18, 2026 5-7pm Burnaby Campus (room TBD)

STEWARDS

MEETINGS
Friday, September 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Burnaby Campus Biercraft
Wednesday, October 14 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm Burnaby Campus AQ 4140
Tuesday, November 10 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm Burnaby Campus (room TBD)
In the Spotlight

TSSU Votes to Adopt Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Policy

January 22, 2025 Reflecting TSSU’s commitment to its values of feminism, solidarity, and our role in connected struggle, TSSU has passed a motion to adopt…
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The TSSU World

You're Invited to Our Marking Parties

Exam season in full swing, and we know that the marking crunch is on! To help…

RA Bargaining Update - August 2024

RESPECT, FAIR WAGES, JOB SECURITY, BENEFITS Bargaining a Contract for Research Assistants Hey TSSU members! It’s…

RA BBQ Parties at Burnaby and Surrey Campuses

Join us for our upcoming RA BBQ Parties! We are hosting two lunchtime socials to spread…

Spring 2024 General Elections

The Teaching Support Staff Union (“TSSU”) is presently accepting nominations for the positions of Chief Steward-Organiser,…

TSSU MMC in solidarity with Ready-Made Garments (RMG) Workers of Bangladesh

TSSU Membership Mobilization Committee (MMC) along with the Asian Canadian Labor Alliance (ACLA) BC and Vancouver…

Fall TA Day Fri Sept 6!

Presented by the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) with support from the Centre for Educational Excellence…
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Join us Sept 23 to demand an RA Contract Now!

In November 2019, over 900 Research Assistants and Grant Employees (RAs) demanded and won the right…
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TSSU Events

Since 1978

The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

An Independent, Non-Hierarchical Feminist Labour Union

TSSU In The News

TSSU Stands with Palestine

The TSSU General Membership unanimously voted to stand with the people of Gaza, and follow the…

SFU Closes ELC and ITP Programs in shocking move

As part of so-called "budget cuts," SFU has unilaterally decided to close two long-standing programs English…

TSSU Statement in Solidarity with Ukraine

“The cause of war is preparation for war” - W.E.B Du Bois The TSSU General Membership…

Spring 2022 Elections Candidate Statements

Below are the candidate statements for the Spring 2022 Election Cycle. If you are a TSSU…