Bargaining update: Tentative agreement reached

Dear Members,

For the past two days our bargaining team have been trying to achieve a fair agreement with the Employer with the assistance of a mediator. The Employer has moved beyond their mandate (which represents the best they can offer us). While the Employer has improved their offer, we were not able to meet many of your demands. The deal that will be in front of you is the best we can secure at this time. We have considered many factors and feel it is in the best interest of members to recommend that you accept this offer. Both Negotiating Teams have agreed to recommend the tentative agreement to their respective parties. An overview of the changes since our last meeting is below.

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NEXT bargaining dates and solidarity event

Dear GTA members,

By voting “NO” to the University’s ‘final’ offer, you have captured the attention of Western’s administration. Two days after the University’s ‘final’ offer was rejected, and one day after our Solidarity March, Western’s administration agreed to return to the table with our Bargaining Team. Both parties will resume negotiations on Wednesday, April 18th and Thursday, April 19th. Prior to these negotiations, it is vital that all members show support for the Bargaining Team who represent our collective interests as Graduate Teaching Assistants.

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Final offer vote result

Dear GTA members,

Your voice was heard, and the Balloting Committee, comprised of members from PSAC Regional and PSAC Local 610, has confirmed a vote to NOT accept the University’s Final Offer. This means that you have chosen to support yourself, your fellow GTAs, the bargaining team, as well as your local union. Additionally, your decision has paved a path for future TAs at Western University. We have shown the employer that we are serious about bargaining and are not willing to accept unfair working conditions.

We are grateful and appreciative for the support and trust you have demonstrated during the voting process.

The University has previously communicated that they will not lock us out of our research, student, and TA duties. Please continue your TA duties. We are NOT on strike. The bargaining team and strike committee will do everything in its power to make sure your demands are heard by Western administration, and we look forward to a quick return to the bargaining table.

We plan to be in close contact over the coming days. If you have any questions, send us an email. Your best interests remain our top priority.

In solidarity,

PSAC Local 610 Strike Committee

FINAL OFFER VOTE SESSIONS

Wed, April 11

9:00am -  Althouse Auditorium (FEB 1050)

12:00pm -  Althouse Auditorium (FEB 1050)

2:30pm  -  McKellar Theatre  (UCC 260)

Thur, April 12

11:00am -   SSC 2050

2:00pm   -   SSC 2050

5:00pm    -  SSC 2050

Please arrive 15 minutes in advance for registration.