If you have trouble finding something or need help interpreting the Collective Agreement, feel free to contact us for help.

As soon as you receive an appointment as a Teaching Assistant, Tutor-Marker, Sessional or Language Instructor, you automatically become a member of the TSSU.

The TSSU is a labour union that negotiates with the University to establish rules governing your working conditions. These include a number of benefits and protections for you as a worker, and a number of guidelines the University must follow in administering your contract, pay and benefits.

All of this is outlined in our current Collective Agreement in force from May 2004 until April 2010. The Collective Agreement is a great source of information regarding many aspects of your job. You should receive a copy of the Collective Agreement with your first appointment, alternatively, you can always take a look at the PDF copy on our website. Feel free to call or email us with questions anytime.

If you want to know more about the Union works internally, you can read through our TSSU Bylaws and Policies which contain information from job descriptions, to elections rules to use of office resources.

 

The TSSU invites all TAs, TMs, Sessionals, and Language Instructors to attend our General Membership meetings for the Spring 2009 semester. Come out to discuss issues that affect our union and find out what you can do to pitch in. Food and refreshments are provided.

Wednesday, January 28
12:00 - 1:30pm
Burnaby Campus Maggie Benson

Tuesday, February 24
4:00 - 5:30pm
Harbour Centre Campus 2200

Monday, March 23
3:00 - 4:30pm
Burnaby Campus Maggie Benson