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The Graduate Teaching Assistants and Post Doctoral Researchers Union, PSAC Local 610 at Western University, Canada.
London, Ontario
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Last Seen Profiles
We stand in solidarity with
@uwofa1
in their fight for a fair collective agreement for all contract faculty at
#WesternU
.
We are disappointed that
@WesternU
has continued to reject the reasonable demands being made to help avert a
#StrikeAtWestern
. Read our full statement here:
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Dear Ontario,
We are sorry that we dropped the ball teaching
@Sflecce
while he was at
@WesternU
, but in our defence we’re pretty sure it was his frat connections, not his papers that got him through.
#NoCutsToEducation
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We are on strike! Over 600 members came out to the picket line yesterday! Watch this space for more updates. Western cannot handle it when our labour is withdrawn
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We appreciate all the support the Grad Club has given us so far and we care very deeply about its employees! We hope that we can reach a deal soon, and that their business can continue to thrive. Anyone who is doing research or studying can still visit the Grad Club ✊
Due to the ongoing PSAC 610 GTA strike at Western, we are cancelling Rick McGhie's weekly performances and the upcoming Open Mic Night (scheduled for April 29) until the strike is over.
We stand in solidarity with
@PSAC610
.
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We are at Queens Park! No more cuts!
#onpoli
#freeeducation
#OSAP
@WesternSOGS
@psacnat
@PSACOntario
@Ldn_Labour
@CFSON
@UWOFA
@OCUFA
@opseulocal110
@kernaghant
@ArielkeK
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We shut down Western rd. University should be affordable for everyone.
#OSAP
#tuition
#freetuition
@CFSON
@PSACOntario
@PSAC901
@kernaghant
@PeggySattlerNDP
@WesternSOGS
@MaryBlakeB
@CBCLondon
@CTVLondon
@LFPress
Universities under attack. What do we do? Stand up fight back!
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We will continue to strike until our demands are met! Without strong clawback language in our collective agreement we cannot guarantee a real monetary increase for our members
#RespectOurResearch
#StarvingMustangs
#WesternTAsOnStrike
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If
@WesternU
dares to have non-TAs grade exams, this will be grade falsification, tarnishing its reputation as a research university
@PSACOntario
@Ldn_Labour
@uwofa1
@cupe3903comms
#StrikeAtWestern
#FairDealNow
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PSAC 610 joins
@uwofa1
in calling on
@WesternU
to require all eligible students, faculty & staff to be fully vaccinated before coming to campus this fall. Read our full statement here:
@westernsogs
@psac_afpc
@GenderEquity610
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There is more of us!
#onpoli
#OSAP
#freeeducation
#WeAreTheStudents
@psacnat
@PSACOntario
@CFSON
@kernaghant
@WesternSOGS
@UWOFA
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Dear members,
We are happy to announce that your bargaining team has reached a tentative agreement with
@WesternU
. The full details will be provided shortly, as will dates and times for ratification information sessions. Please check your email for more information
#UnionStrong
.
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We are pleased to announce that the tentative agreement between PSAC 610 and
@WesternU
has been ratified by an overwhelming majority of our members. Thank you for all of your support as we worked together for a stronger collective agreement
#UnionStrong
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Back to work destroys collective bargaining
@cupe3903comms
was forced back to work.
@opseulocal110
was forced back to work.
@cupw
was forced back to work.
Enough is enough.
@pfragiskatos
@liberal_party
@JustinTrudeau
#UnionStrong
#negotiatedontlegislate
#canlab
#OnPoli
#cdnpoli
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It is with great sadness that we have learned that 4 graduate students died in yesterday’s plane crash. We will be gathering with the western community to honour them. Please use the emergency support systems and let us know if you need any help at this time
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Dear members,
We are happy to announce that the Postdoc tentative agreement has been ratified. Thank you for all of your support as we worked together for a stronger collective agreement. Please review the ratification kit sent to your email for a complete summary
#UnionStrong
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Unacceptable! If we can’t access what we need to study, why should we have to pay?
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“We’re in the classrooms, along with the faculty. We’re the ones face to face with students. Our membership is very pro-mandating vaccines. . . . a campus-wide vaccination mandate would lead to a safe workplace.”
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Colonialism continues in Canada. We stand with the Wet’suwet’en and Mohawk people and encourage all members to respond to all future local actions
#cdnpoli
#TyendinagaSolidarity
At least 2 protesters detained by Ontario police at rail blockade in Tyendinaga. Police appear to be speaking to others; media being kept well back from scene. (Photo by Olivia Stefanovich/CBC News)
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After only 6 days of bargaining
@WesternU
filed for conciliation and refused to engage in meaningful discussion on healthcare benefits for post-docs. Sign our letter demanding that Post-Docs get a health & dental plan
#PurpleAndPoor
#WorkersOfWesternUnite
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We applaud this decision which will keep our campus community safe this fall. Thanks to the students, staff and faculty who pushed to ensure a safe & healthy return to campus!
#COVID19
Update: All
#WesternU
,
@kingsatwestern
,
@huronatwestern
,
@BresciaUC
students, staff and faculty who plan to be on campus this fall will be required to demonstrate proof of vaccination.
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Our president
@KatelynMitri
standing in support with
@cupw
#UnionStrong
#canlab
#negotiatedontlegislate
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What is happening at York is a disgrace. We stand in solidarity with
@cupe3903comms
In 20 weeks of strike
@yorkuniversity
has only showed up to the bargaining table with
@cupe3903comms
TWICE.
But Doug Ford wants to violate 3903 members' Charter right to collective bargaining & do nothing to get York U to negotiate... // RT
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We are showing up!
#oneyearofcuts
#WeTheStudents
#ONpoli
#ldnont
#DougFord
Our incoming
@arivangeest
and out going
@KatelynMitri
presidents are here to say no to cuts in front of
@JeffYurekMPP
office.
@PSACOntario
@Ldn_Labour
@OFLabour
@rankandfileca
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Happy pride from PSAC 610! Thanks to everyone who came out to
@prideldnfest
today 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@PSACOntario
@uwofa1
@Ldn_Labour
#PrideInLondon
#PrideLdnFest
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PSAC 610 is organizing a unionization drive for GSAs and GRAs at
#WesternU
! We believe all academic workers deserve better pay and access to union benefits. Read more below on how to get involved
#UnionStrong
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We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the Islamophobic terrorist attack on members of our London Muslim community last night. There are no words. Our heartfelt condolences go to the family and friends of the family whose lives were taken by this senseless act of terrorism.
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PSAC 610 stands in solidarity with
@Forgotten519
in their fight to end the homelessness crisis in
#ldnont
. Everyone should have the right to a decent place to live, and we thank
@Forgotten519
for raising the alarm bell on this issue. Let's create a city that works for everyone.
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Solidarity with
@uwofa1
as they prepare for negotiations with the employer. We urge
@WesternU
@westernuProvost
to act in good faith and begin scheduling meetings to facilitate the bargaining process
#UnionStrong
UWOFA is preparing to negotiate with the employer.
With Ford's government winning a majority in the Ontario election, Bill 124 is here to stay. This means the bill will also play a part in this year's round of faculty bargaining.
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The first day of conciliation has concluded. We are happy to report that discussion around healthcare benefits has occurred. Thanks to all of those who retweeted the union’s memes and sent a letter of support. It has been a huge help
#PurpleAndPoor
#WorkersOfWesternUnite
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Students at Western are walking out of their classes to show support for Wet’suwet’en
#WeStandWithWetsuweten
#Unistoten
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Congratulations to all of our new and returning executive officers. Our union has a bright future
#UnionStrong
#SolidarityForever
@psac_afpc
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UWOFA calls on
@WesternU
to:
1. Adhere to Step 3 regs for indoor capacity, distancing
2. Delay IPL for courses that can't comply with Step 3 to Oct. 12
3. Ensure only those who comply with vaccine mandate can come into buildings
4. Give more info about ventilation, mask measures
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This afternoon we hit the picket line in support of CN Rail workers in London who are fighting for more time with their families and safer working conditions
#cnstrike
#unionstrong
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Our post-docs do not have access to a medical or dental plan. We call on
@pfragiskatos
to stand up for his constituents and support the Canada Pharmacare Act
History was made earlier today, as NDP Leader
@theJagmeetSingh
introduced the Canada Pharmacare Act. Now, it's up to all of us to keep up the pressure and make
#Pharmacare
a reality!
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Sadly, with all this money, you'd think they'd be able to pay their academic workers a living wage, and provide their contract faculty with job security.
#purpleandpoor
@UWOFA
$805,668,372. That’s a total worth celebrating! 49,000+ donors, in 107 countries, made 128,000 gifts to support our students, faculty and research. We are forever grateful to our
#purpleandproud
supporters.
Together, we’ve achieved the extraordinary.
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Join workers and activists from across the province today at 5:00PM in a virtual May Day rally
#MayDay2020
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Tonight, our union mourns the passing of several members who were victims of the plane crash in Iran. If any members require support, please contact our local and we can put you in contact with emergency services
It is with deep sadness that we have learned that several members of PSAC Local 610 were victims of the crash of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752 in Iran.
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Our members are out in support of the Wet’suwet’en people. We will always stand again colonialism and white supremacy. Unions, it’s time for us to step up and show up
#ShutDownCanada
@psac_afpc
@cnmwilson
@SharonDPSAC
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Join us on Monday, March 28th at 3 pm for a conversation on anti-racism for white academic folks (everyone is welcome to attend) between labour activists Paige Galette and Nora Loreto. Register here:
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We are deeply troubled by recent reports of
#SharifUniversity
students being shot at, arrested, & held hostage by Iranian security forces as part of a crackdown on protests over the death of
#MahsaAmini
. We condemn these actions in the strongest possible terms #مهسا_امینی
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We support postal workers! The right to strike must be upheld!
@cupw
@PSACOntario
@psacnat
@People4Posties
@JustinTrudeau
@pfragiskatos
@KateYoungMP
#Ldnont
#canlab
#cdnpoli
#negotiatedontlegislate
#ONpoli
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Shout out to our sisters and brothers at Queens
@PSAC901
who showed solidarity against Ford's cuts to
#OSAP
today. More events will be held across Ontario this Friday!
#FreeTuition
#FreeEducation
@WesternSOGS
@CFSON
@OFLabour
@Ldn_Labour
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Dates secured! We are going back to the table: . Thank you everyone for your support. Together we are strong.
@WesternSOGS
@UWOFA
@OPSEU
@opseulocal110
@LondonLabour
@UniforTheUnion
@CouncilofCDNs
@YUGSA84
@uwogazette
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There was a bit of thunder and lightning this morning, so our picketing will be postponed a couple of hours but we are still out here! Members, check your emails and come to HQ to sign in and we'll get you on the line soon
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Postdocs
@WesternU
head to the bargaining table today to negotiate a new collective agreement! Proposals include affordable housing, improved benefits, formation of an EDI committee, among others.
RT to show your solidarity! 📢✊🏽
#UnionStrong
#WesternU
#Postdoc
#ldnont
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Our bargaining team is back at the table today! It’s time for
@WesternU
to give our members the contract they deserve! Tweet out your support to let postdocs know they are not alone!
#WorkersOfWesternUnite
#PurpleAndPoor
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We are excited to say that our local have added a gender equity officer to our executive!!
@GenderEquity610
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We support
@UWOFA
Glad to see the support of Western's community today! Let's have a fair deal!
#UnionStrong
#purpleandpoor
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We're back at the bargaining table this week, fighting for a better collective agreement for TAs. We'll have a bargaining update soon!
#UnionStrong
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Uniting with labour to fight Ford cuts.
@OFLabour
@Ldn_Labour
@PSACOntario
@CLP_OFL
#onpoli
#UnionsForAll
#UnionStrong
#FreeEducation
#ldnont
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4
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Some PSAC 610 members standing in solidarity with
@CUPEOntario
&
@osbcucscso
on the picket line today
#39kIsNotEnough
#CUPESolidarity
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We don’t want to have to choose between buying equipment to do our work and taking our children to the dentist. It’s time for
@WesternU
to give our members comprehensive health and dental benefits NOW
#PurpleAndPoor
#WorkersOfWesternUnite
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Our local stands in support of the Wet’suwet’en land defenders and we will be joining and encouraging all members to participate in actions taking place in London in the coming weeks
#ShutDownCanada
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Dear members,
We are concerned about the employers plans to return to work in September and have created a health and safety committee to be the first point of contact for all health and safety concerns. If you would like to join email prespsac610
@gmail
.com
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A step in the right direction, but it does not mention how much Western is investing. Many students will fall through the cracks and this will likely not benefit those who are about to graduate. We will continue to push for more!
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We will not be silent in the face of cuts! We stand with all workers at Western dreaming of a new world. The workers united will never be defeated!
#GetLoud
Librarians and archivists singing loud to garner westerns attention
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On behalf of PSAC 610, the Bargaining Team, and the Strike Committee, we would like to thank our membership for their continued support. Your Union is eager to get back to the bargaining table.
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🤔
Our Local president – and his dog Harlow – produced this short video to highlight the importance of next week's ratification vote.
This vote will decide whether we accept the University's offer or keep pushing for an extended funding period for GTAs!
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ANNOUNCING the RESPECT OUR RESEARCH RALLY.
September 20th, 12 PM UC Hill. Join us to protest the commercialization of higher education.
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Join us for our first ever Academic Workers' Celebration Week starting Monday, July 4th!
With free food and drinks, a wide-range of fun events lined up, and a chance to meet fellow academic workers, it's sure to be a great time!😎 Check your email for more details
#UnionStrong
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Solidarity with the history contract faculty!
#purpleandpoor
Give UWOFA a fair deal!
UWOFA is appalled by the unceremonious firing of these valued contract faculty. We are fighting for job security for all contract faculty this round of bargaining. Please consider lending your support to our efforts by sending an email:
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On Wednesday our bargaining team will return to the table. We are asking all our members, comrades, and fellow unions to show your support by wearing red and tweeting messages of support to our bargaining team
#purpleandpoor
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Solidarity forever!
@WesternSOGS
@UWOFA
@LondonLabour
@CouncilofCDNs
@OPSEU
@opseulocal110
@uwogazette
@CBCLondon
@LFPress
#westernuGTAwishlist
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London District Labour Council president
@pattimdalton
speaking in support of
@cupw
as well as the
@SyndicatUnifor
members who are losing their jobs in Oshawa.
@PSACOntario
@psacnat
@OFLabour
@CanadianLabour
#cdnpoli
#canlab
#ldnont
#UnionStrong
#negotiatedontlegislate
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Opposition leader
@AndreaHorwath
speaking!
#onpoli
#OSAP
#freeeducation
#WeAreTheStudents
@psacnat
@PSACOntario
@CFSON
@WesternSOGS
@kernaghant
@PeggySattlerNDP
@TArmstrongNDP
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@uwofa1
Member John Reed on the picket line with his graduate teaching assistants for MIT 1020E! The faculty solidarity with
@PSAC610
@PSACOntario
is immense.
Western does not want to own up to its pedagogical crimes in putting unqualified people to mark its exams
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We support our postdoc bargaining team at conciliation today
#PurpleandPoor
#WorkersOfWesternUnite
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Join us. Concrete beach.
#FreeEducation
#DebtForgiveness
#osap
#ldnont
#WeAreTheStudents
@opseulocal110
@WesternSOGS
@UWOFA
@PSACOntario
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Despite substantial restrictions endured in the bargaining process, your PSAC team was able to make valuable gains to the new collective agreement. These include a new health plan for postdocs, minimum salary increases of 4.25%, and a retention of professional allowance benefits.
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Today we are launching a campaign for a moratorium on summer tuition. It’s hard enough to afford tuition in the best of times, let alone a time when we are unable to get a part time job. Use the link below to contact
@WesternU
administration
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It’s time for a tuition moratorium. We couldn’t afford it last summer and we especially can’t afford it now
#PurpleAndPoor
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With the rapid rise in living costs, our stipends have not been keeping pace. It's time for
@WesternU
to raise the floor and address this crisis with action, not words.
Join us on UC Hill at 11AM February 7th to demand an increase in grad student pay!
#UnionStrong
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Thanks to everyone who attended our town hall meeting this afternoon. We will be holding two more meetings in the coming weeks and hope to get more input and feedback regarding our TA bargaining mandate. Please check your UWO email for more updates. Solidarity!
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For the
@sogs
amazing race we are creating picket signs for both our Post-Doc members and the
@UWOFA
librarians and archivists
#PurpleAndPoor
#GetLoud
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We are pleased to see changes, but students should not be valued less than the average person. Additionally, this $1,250 must be offered to ALL students, not just Canadians. International students deserve benefits too
@pfragiskatos
@LMathys
@KateYoungMP
@theJagmeetSingh
NEW: PM announces "Canada Emergency Student Benefit" - $1250/month from May-August
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We came out to support
#15andFairness
#DecentWork
#onpoli
with London Labour Council! The only way we are going to see change is if we mobilize!
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If everything is so extraordinary, why aren't you supporting
@UWOFA
by giving them a fair deal on job security?
#purpleandpoor
#extrodinarypovertystartshere
#UnionStrong
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Everyone deserves 21 days of paid sick leave whether they are full-time, part-time, casual, gig, or students!
#PaidSickLeaveSavesLives
Today is the Day of Action to WIN 21 Paid Sick Days!
⚡ Share your paid sick days story!
⚡ Tag a frontline hero who deserves paid sick days!
⚡ Chalk your sidewalk, put a banner up!
⚡ Call your MP or MPP!
⚡ Get creative -- & use
#PaidSickLeaveSavesLives
so we can follow!
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Happy PostDoc Appreciation Week to all the amazing PostDocs that make our union strong. You are a vital part of our community, and deserve so much more for the indispensable work you do. We appreciate you and will never stop fighting for you.
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.
@psac_afpc
joining unions from across the province in Niagara Falls to stop the conservatives
#onpoli
#PowerOfMany
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PSAC 610 stands in solidarity with
@westernsogs
in demanding that
@WesternU
provide financial support to international graduate students who saw a 2-15% increase in their tuition. Read here:
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We stand in solidarity with the faculty, staff and students
@LaurentianU
reeling from the program closures & 100+ layoffs announced this week. We condemn the federal & provincial govt's failure to intervene to stop these cuts. Read our full statement here:
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We encourage all members to attend the anti-war rally outside MP Peter Fragiskatos’ office on Friday at 4:30 pm
This Friday January 10 from 4:30 in
#LdnOnt
NO WAR on IRAN!
#NoWarOnIran
855 Adelaide St. N. (at Grosvenor, 2 blocks North of Oxford)
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We stand in full solidarity with
@cupe_3906
in their fight for a fair deal that meets the needs of Graduate Education workers at
#McMasterU
. Read our full statement here.
#UnionStrong
#Solidarity
✊🏾✊🏾
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