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Sign a Union Card

By filling out a union card you are voicing your support for having a union and/or a democratic union vote.

Once you sign your card you are legally protected under the Ontario Labour Relations Act against reprisals (i.e. unfair practices such as discipline) should our employer attempt those tactics.

We must collect signed cards from 40% of TAs and TFs in order to file a certification application with the Labour Board. Once this is completed we can request a Union Vote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Sign a Union Card?

All Graduate TAs and TFs employed by Queen’s University can Sign a card

Will my Supervisor Know that I Signed a Union Card?

NO. It is your right to sign a card and join a union. Signing a Union membership card is completely confidential. Neither PSAC nor the labour board shall disclose to the employer the names of those graduate TAs and TFs that signed PSAC union cards.

Despite strict confidentiality, you can and should speak up and encourage other TAs and TFs to sign a card. Remember: freedom of association is your legal right.

Are you Ready to Sign?

There are several ways to get your card signed.

• Request a Union Card here
• Stop by the TAFA office at 177 Wellington St, Suite 201
• Come to a TAFA Event or check out our Facebook Group
• Contact your TAFA Department Representative
• Give us a call at 613-547-2507 and we’ll come to you

BE TAFA PROUD! SIGN A CARD! BECOME A DEPARTMENT REP!
JOIN A COMMITTEE!

For more information e-mail us at info@qtafa.com