Graduate Teaching Assistants
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Tentative deal reached between Western University, union representing graduate TAsThe agreement will still require ratification from Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 610 members as well as the university's board of governors.CanadaApr 26, 2024
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Union alleges Western U using ‘scab labour’ to handle undergrad examsThe union says they've heard from students that 'the proctors Western has hired as scab labour are unable to answer their questions during exams.'CanadaApr 17, 2024
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Graduate teaching assistants at Western University rally for better payGraduate students employed by Western University say they feel undervalued and are struggling with housing and other costs amid rising inflation.EducationFeb 7, 2023
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Western University reaches tentative agreement with graduate TAsA tentative agreement between Western University and graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) has been reached. According to the media release, representatives of the university and the Public Service Alliance of Canada, Local 610 (PSAC 610) met with a mediator this week and reached agreement early Friday morning. According to a written statement, details of the tentative contract...CanadaApr 20, 2018
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Western graduate teaching assistants in legal strike positionA contract offer from Western University has been rejected by graduate teaching assistants, who are now in a legal strike position.EducationApr 13, 2018
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Graduate TAs vote on Western University’s final offer as clock ticks down to strike deadlineDepending on the outcome of the vote, graduate teaching assistants at Western University could be in a strike or lockout position on Friday.EducationApr 12, 2018
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Pay is central issue as graduate TAs, Western University face April 13 strike, lockout deadlineNearly 2,000 GTAs have voted for strike action in the event that ongoing talks with the university fail to address their financial concerns.PoliticsMar 29, 2018
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