Get Involved

Come to Stewards’ Council

Are you looking for ways to get more involved with your Union? Come out to one of our monthly Stewards’ Council meetings! Stewards’ Council is the place for members to share information and concerns from their departments, to organize and plan events, and to get informed about issues related to their workplace and the Local. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend and actively participate in discussions at Stewards’ Council (though only Stewards and Executive Officers can vote). Come on out and meet the folks that make your Union work for you!

Are you interested in becoming a Departmental Steward ? Each department is eligible to have one, or more, Steward(s). 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 also act as a link between the broader membership and the Executive by reporting on activities and issues at Stewards Council . Stewards are a central part of our Union’s capacity to represent the membership. If you are interested in becoming a Steward, contact the Co-Chief Stewards: chiefsteward1.psac901@gmail.com and chiefsteward2.psac901@gmail.com

You can view a list of Department Stewards here
Is your department missing a Steward? Consider becoming a Steward for your department! Stewards are paid an annual honorarium for their service. If you are interested in becoming a Steward, contact the Co-Chief Stewards: chiefsteward1.psac901@gmail.com & chiefsteward2.psac901@gmail.comand have access to funding for organizing self-led initiatives in their department.

Your Union has several Standing Committees and Working Groups organized around a variety of topics that are actively seeking more participants, like you! These committees and groups are open to any member in good standing and are often composed of a mix of Executive Officers, Departmental Stewards, and rank-and-file members. Standing committees are always active, as mandated in our Union’s Bylaws [link to bylaws], while others, such as Bargaining and Mobilization committees, are struck at certain times on an ad-hoc basis. See the full list of committees and working groups and contact the respective chairperson if you are interested in attending or learning more about a particular committee or group.

Are you concerned about occupational health and safety in your department? Are you passionate about issues related to the safety of your workplace and the health of you and your colleagues? Consider becoming a Joint Health and Safety Committee Representative for your department on behalf of your Union! Each Faculty has its own subcommittee with a designated representative from Unit 1 (except for Family Medicine) and another from Unit 2 . If there is a vacancy that you are interested in filling, contact Occupational Health & Safety Officer: safety.psac901@gmail.com

Your Union organizes many events throughout the year, such as the Fall Barbecue, Labour Day and May Day celebrations, social events, rallies, and more. We also need rank and file members to engage in bargaining and mobilization activities. If you are interested in getting involved, please indicate your interest and availability to our office staff: staff.psac901@gmail.com

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Do you often forget to check your employee email during the summer term? Do you not have an employee email due to misclassification, a TA buyout, etc.? Our Information Officer puts out a monthly newsletter covering all of your Union’s recent news and upcoming events that you will not want to miss out on! Sign up here [link to Google Form to collect email addresses] to receive our monthly newsletter to your student email and/or personal email address of your choice.

Do you have questions about your Union? Our office is located in Robert Sutherland Hall room 547 and is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm. Drop by and meet our staff person, Executive Officers, and other members like you!
NEW: “No Bucks Cafe” – Drop by the Union Board Room (located just next to our office) for FREE coffee and tea Mon-Fri 9am-12pm. Come grab a warm beverage, pick up some PSAC 901 swag, chat with other members and learn what your Union can do for you! BYOC (bring your own cup).