Teaching Assistant Contract: Essential info
Teaching Assistant Contracts: Essential info Allotted Work Hours: All assigned TA activities (except required training) are included in the allotted work hours specified in the Teaching Assistant Form (TAF). TAs are limited to working an average of ten (10) hours per week for Queen’s University, regardless of the number of positions they hold. Pre-Academic Term: […]
How to file a grievance?
How to file a grievance? Informal Discussion: Before officially filing a grievance, you have the chance to resolve the problem informally. Within fifteen business days of the incident, situation, or decision that caused the issue, let your supervisor, the Faculty Relations Office (FRO), or a Union representative know about it. You can reach out to […]
Bargaining Committees
Bargaining Committees for each Unit are struck prior to the expiration of a Collective Agreement, and are tasked to select members to serve on the Negotiating Team and prioritize goals for negotiations, among other crucial work, such as preparing draft negotiation proposals. These committees also oversee information and communications to the membership related to bargaining. […]
Occupational Health and Safety Subcommittee
The Occupational Health and Safety Subcommittee assists the Health and Safety Officer in their duties, identifies and discusses issues and membership concerns related to occupational health and safety, and facilitates activities to raise awareness among the membership about health and safety issues related to their employment. Contact the Health and Safety Officer: safety.psac901@gmail.com
Research Assistant Committee
The Research Assistant Committee is responsible for developing, communicating, and representing the interests of members who are RAs. Contact the VP Research Assistants: vpra.psac901@gmail.com
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Stewards Council
Stewards are departmental union representatives that act as a link between the broader membership and the Executive. They meet monthly at Stewards’ Council to share information and concerns, develop strategies to keep the membership informed about workplace and union issues, and help plan events. Stewards are responsible for informing their co-workers about upcoming union events, […]
Postdoctoral Scholars Committee
The Postdoctoral Scholars Committee is responsible for developing, communicating, and representing the interests of Bargaining Unit 2 Members. Contact the VP Postdoctoral Scholars: vppd.psac901@gmail.com· The Postdoctoral Scholars Committee is chaired by the Vice President Postdoctoral Scholars. Any Postdoctoral Scholar member may join. The Postdoctoral Scholar Committee covers absolutely everything that has to do with […]
Social Justice Committee
The Social Justice Committee assists the Equity Officer in their work of representing and advocating for members in regards to equity and human rights issues, including working towards creating more inclusive spaces within the Local, Queen’s, and the broader community. Contact the Equity Officer: equity.psac901@gmail.com Are you interested in issues surrounding equity and human rights? […]
Political Action Committee
the Political Action Committee organizes, facilitates, and participates in direct action against forms of social, political, economic, and ecological oppression. Contact the VP Community Relations: vpc.psac901@gmail.com Are you interested in organizing and participating in direct action against forms of social, political, economic, and ecological oppression? Would you like to shape the political activities of your […]