TAFA BBQ and After-Party

TAFA is hosting a free barbecue on Wednesday, September 17th from 5:00 PM to 8:00PM at City Park - Picnic Area (across from the Grad Club) with an after-party at the Grad Club (located at the edge of campus on the corner of Barrie and Union streets at 162 Barrie Street) from 8:00PM to 12:00AM. Stop by and have a free burger, pop and salad (vegetarian and vegan options will be available), ask some questions, meet our steering committee and learn how a union can benefit you!

BBQ Advertisement:
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TAFA Union 101 Workshop

On Tuesday August 19th (10am - 5pm) TAFA will be holding our second workshop at the TAFA office (177 Wellington St., Suite 201) to inform TAFA members on the basics of running a union drive and forming a Local Union. We will also be discussing what it means to be part of a Union and how to get involved with the TAFA drive. Lunch will be provided. Join our facebook group to RSVP if you plan on coming! If you would like to help faciliate a workshop please contact a TAFA organizer at info@qtafa.com

 

Job Posting - TAFA Organizers

TAFA requires committed organizers who are capable of devoting time and energy to the organizing campaign above and beyond that expected of regular Steering Committee members and departmental representatives. TAFA organizers will be required to plan and promote TAFA activities among graduate TAs and TFs and actively participate in campaign sign-up initiatives. TAFA has an immediate need for three TAFA Organizers for the term commencing September 2nd, 2008 and ending December 19th, 2008. If you are a graduate TA and/or TF, a member of TAFA and you are interested in a position then please review the attached job description and submit your application by August 22nd, 2008.

TAFA Organizer Job Description:
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TAFA at Wolfe Island Musicfest

TAFA is a proud sponsor of the Wolfe Island Musicfestival. (http://www.wolfeislandmusicfest.com/) Visit the TAFA information booth at the festival on August 9th after 1:00 PM for information about the campaign, cool give-a-ways, to sign your Union card or to just chill and enjoy the event. You can also visit the resources link of this website to download TAFA postcards produced for prior community events in Kingston.

TAFA Invited to August 7-9 CCGEU Conference

TAFA has been invited by the Graduate Teaching Assistants Union (GTA Union - PSAC Local 610) to attend the 4th Annual Canadian Coalition of Graduate Employee Unions (CCGEU) Conference from August 7-9, 2008 at the University of Western Ontario. The GTA Union is proud to be hosting the conference.

The conference registration form is attached so that Graduate Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows at Queen's University can access more details regarding this 3-day event.

TAFA shall be making travel arrangements and shall provide financial assistance to cover accommodation and registration costs for interested Graduate TAs and TFs at Queen's University. 

Should you require additional information or wish to ask questions regarding the conference please visit the GTA Union website at www.gtaunion.com, email Anil Kumar Jhawar (GTA Community Alliance Chair) at ccgeu2008@gmail.com, visit the TAFA office at 177 Wellington St., Suite 201 or email TAFA at info@qtafa.com

CCGEU Registration Form:
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Preliminary Agenda:
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Final Agenda:
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SGPS Passes Motion in Support of TAFA

The Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) passed a motion, without opposition, at their May 13, 2008 Council meeting in support of the efforts of TAFA to form a Local Union at Queen's to improve working conditions for Graduate Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows. SGPS hopes to open lines of communication between TAFA organizers and TAs and TFs on campus to better inform SGPS members and the campus community about TAFA and the benefits that TAFA is seeking to secure for graduate students. Read the attached motion. 

SGPS Motion:
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