We wanted to let you know that the Unit 2 training fund, which was secured during our last round of collective bargaining, is now up and running. While you have always been able to access training through the MacPherson Institute, we have now secured a limited, one-payment for completed select training: the Learning to Teach Online Course, the Instructional Skills Workshop, … Read More
An update on TA training
We wanted to let you know that the TA training that was agreed to in the last round of Unit 1 bargaining is in the development phase, with the Union having met with the MacPherson Institute and Employee-Labour Relations last week. This training will provide all TAs with 5 hours of paid training on various topics such as anti-oppression and best practices and strategies for … Read More
Congratulations to our new Executives and Committee Chairs
As many of you are aware, our recent General Membership Meeting included two Executive Committee elections. We are pleased to announce that Sarah Elshahat was elected to the position of International Officer, and Kyle Morrison was elected to the position of Benefits and Advocacy Officer. Additionally, Wouter van den Berg was recently named the new co-Chair of our Organizing Committee. Please join us in congratulating Sarah, … Read More