What are the benefits of forming a TA and TF union?
Wage protections against the rising costs of tuition are a standard negotiating demand once TAs and TFs form a Union. Here are some additional examples of gains achieved within TA-TF collective agreements: Intellectual Property Rights • As TAs and TFs we should receive name recognition consistent with our contribution to course material, design, research that we may assist in developing during our employment. Leaves: • Paid maternity leave • Sick leave • Compassionate leave • Bereavement leave • Conference leave Vacation Pay Special Funds: • Books/Supplies fund • Child care fund • Bursary fund • Research cost fund • Needs and Bursary fund Caps on class size Long-Term Disability Plan Supplementary Health and dental coverage Academic Freedom • TAs and TFs who are primarily responsible for the content and/or presentation of a course should be granted academic freedom in the design, shaping of course content, methodology, and/or presentation of that course.
