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The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)
Independent, Non-hierarchical, Directly Democratic and Feminist Since 1978
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS |
Wednesday September 23, 4:30-6:30pm Tuesday October 27, 4:30-6:30pm Thursday November 26 1:30-3:30pm (Links for virtual meetings to be sent through email) |
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SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING |
Thursday October 1, 5-7pm (Links for virtual meetings to be sent through email) |
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MEETINGS |
Tuesday September 15, 2:30-4:30pm Wednesday October 14, 4:30-6:30pm Thursday November 26, 1:30-3:30pm (Links for virtual meetings to be sent through email) |
In the Spotlight
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Childcare Fund application deadline September 30!
September 28, 2020Start your application here! Who can apply? All TSSU members (as defined by the TSSU By-Laws which includes Research Assistants and Grant Employees) with children under the age of 13, or those with children up to the age of 18 requiring additional care due to a physical or developmental disability, are eligible to apply. When to apply? For disbursement in a given semester, applications must be received by the end of the third week of that semester. TSSU decisions as to disbursements will be made by no later than the seventh week of the semester. Late applications will be accepted, but disbursement will not occur until the following semester. What information might I need to give the TSSU? Applications may require supplementary
Events
Health Benefits Info Session for TAs and TMs!
2020-09-23
Hello wonderful members! The Centre for Educational Excellence just posted on the SFU website information for a Medical Benefit Session, “Representatives from SFU Human Resources, International Services for Students, and StudentCare will lead an information session on the various medical benefit plans available to teaching assistants and tutor-markers.” This is a great opportunity to ask questions regarding your health benefits as well as the International Student Health Fee (ISHF) invoices you may be receiving. Register in advance for this meeting in this link below: https://sfu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcOyqpz8vGt1SRDdhftpc9ECiHx-ImeJE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We will also give some of the info from this session in our GM at the same day at 4:30pm. Link for the
Summer Solidarity Workshops – Apply Now!
2020-05-18
This Summer semester, the Member Mobilization Committee (MMC) is asking TSSU members to propose and facilitate online workshops that respond to the changes in our lives and workplaces throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. TSSU is a member-driven union; as such, MMC is supporting members to lead educational initiatives to benefit the membership’s well-being and strengthen solidarity in this time of uncertainty. We encourage workshop proposals relating to practical skills and strategies necessary for our membership’s transition to online work, though we are also open to members sharing what they’ve been working on in their own studies or interests. How to apply Submit your workshop ideas through our google form below. First round of application intakes will be due May 18th, 2020.
In the News
Log your hours website!
July 14, 2020Identify overwork, avoid problems, and get fair pay for your time. More information at https://logyourhours.tssu.ca/ Video credit: Lea HoganMusic: Going Higher by Benjamin Tissot (Bensound)
Tentative Agreement Reached – Ratification Vote Now!
March 27, 2020See more updates at bargaining.tssu.ca After a very hectic week, last night the TSSU general membership voted to send the tentative agreement that settles bargaining for TAs, TMs, SIs, GFs and ELC/ITP instructors to an online ratification vote. The vote will take place from March 27th (TODAY!) to March 30th. Members will receive a voting token sometime today, and if you do not by midday on Saturday, please check your mail filters, and then let the Trustees know at trustees@tssu.ca. Details on Tentative Agreement The Contract Committee has emailed a package, including both summary and all signing sheets. If you did not receive it please email tssu@tssu.ca. This agreement does not cover RAs, who will commence bargaining sometime in the near future.These improvements were secured during our regular
SSJC Letter in Response to BC Government Announcement on Support for Renters During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 31, 2020To Hon. Premier Horgan and Minister Robison, The Solidarity & Social Justice Committee of the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) stands in solidarity with working class and working poor renters across the province who are feeling the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic in acute and unique ways. We applaud the announcement on March 25 regarding the moratorium on evictions and rent increases. This eviction ban is especially important, as it ensures no one unable to pay rent on April 1 will lose their housing. However, we do not feel the $500 subsidy to be paid directly to landlords addresses this need in the systemic way that is required at this time. Furthermore, it does not speak to the high cost
TSSU COVID Solidarity Check Ins (Multiple Sessions)
March 27, 2020The situation with COVID 19 being a global pandemic has sent all of us into an extraordinary time and a lot of uncertainty. More than ever we need our community and supporting each other. Please join us in our Solidarity Check In sessions to Solidarity Check-in Sessions to connect, ask questions, and share experiences, tips and concerns during this crisis. Join us:https://bluejeans.com/776880593 We need to know what challenges our members face so we can organize together to address them. Our strength as a union is each other. Occupational Health and Safety Commissioner Natalia will be with us to discuss the impact on the health and safety as a worker at SFU and the impact on international students. Session schedule: Friday,
Since 1978
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The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)
An Independent, Non-Hierarchical Feminist Labour Union
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