Statement on Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Demonstrations – September 20
Fall BBQ – September 14
Unit 1 Orientation Presentation
Respect Our Research – September 20
How Your Union Works
Our union is a collective of workers from across Queen’s University. The needs and interests of this membership provide the Local’s mandate, which is then collectively executed by the membership, department Stewards, members of standing committees and working groups, staff employed by the Local, and the Executive Committee.
Who’s a Member?
Any Teaching Assistant (TA), Teaching Fellow (TF), or Research Assistant (RA) who is currently employed, or has been employed as a TA, TF or RA in the last eight months at Queen’s University is a member of PSAC 901 (Unit 1). TAs, TFs, and RAs must also be currently registered as students in the School […]
Your Union Structure
Are you a graduate student who is employed by Queen’s University? Welcome! You are part of a union called PSAC Local 901! The Local is the union of Graduate Teaching Assistants, Teaching Fellows, Research Assistants, and Postdoctoral Scholars at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. We are a non-profit, autonomous body which strives to protect, maintain, […]
Executive Committee
An Executive Committee of elected members meets regularly to carry out duties as described by our Bylaws. Feel free to contact the Executive Committee members directly, or see below for information about Stewards, which represent and work with members at the departmental level. The Executive Committee consists of: The President, who has a variety of roles […]
Stewards & Stewards Council
Department Stewards represent members across various departments and faculties at Queen’s University. Stewards are elected at the departmental level, and serve as a point of contact and advocate for members who will understand the context of their particular department or program. They act as a link between the broader membership and the Executive. Stewards are […]
Annual General Meetings (AGM) & Special General Meetings (SGMs)
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in late March or early April each year and all members in good standing, staff, and officers of the Local are encouraged to attend. All members in good standing are entitled to vote on any motion at an AGM. The AGM is where the membership elects the Executive […]