Graduate Teaching Assistants

• Union alleges Western U using scab labour to handle undergrad exams

  The union says they've heard from students that 'the proctors Western has hired as scab labour are unable to answer their questions during exams.'

  Canada

  Apr 17
  
• Graduate teaching assistants at Western University rally for better pay

  Graduate students employed by Western University say they feel undervalued and are struggling with housing and other costs amid rising inflation.

  Education

  Feb 7, 2023
  
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• Western University reaches tentative agreement with graduate TAs

  A 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...

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2018
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• Western graduate teaching assistants in legal strike position

  A contract offer from Western University has been rejected by graduate teaching assistants, who are now in a legal strike position.

  Education

  Apr 13, 2018
• Graduate TAs vote on Western University’s final offer as clock ticks down to strike deadline

  Depending on the outcome of the vote, graduate teaching assistants at Western University could be in a strike or lockout position on Friday.

  Education

  Apr 12, 2018
• Pay is central issue as graduate TAs, Western University face April 13 strike, lockout deadline

  Nearly 2,000 GTAs have voted for strike action in the event that ongoing talks with the university fail to address their financial concerns.

  Politics

  Mar 29, 2018