Teaching Support Staff Union

Since December 2004, the TSSU has also represents instructors in the English Language and Culture (ELC) and the Interpretation and Translation Program (ITP).

The Union functions as the sole bargaining agent for these employees during contract negotiations and represents any and all members in work-related conflicts and problems.

Any individual who has a position in one of bargaining unit categories (e.g. TA, SI, ELC instructor) in the past year is considered a member of the TSSU.

[3] General Membership Meetings (GMs) take place three times every semester and a minimum of 20 members (quorum) must be present before any decisions are made.

Committees and Executive members make regular reports to the GM and are guided by the motions put forward at these meetings.