Resources

TAFA Reference Materials

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate TAs and TFs have raised a series of questions regarding the process of forming a Union at Queen's. Read TAFA's responses.

The TAFA Handbook (PDF: 3.94 MB)

This handbook provides an introduction and overview of the issues surrounding the TAFA Union Drive at Queenʼs University. It also acts as an introduction to the PSAC and offers contact information for members and organizers involved in the drive.

Join TAFA! (PDF: 968 KB)

This flyer responds to frequently asked questions and provides an outline of our position on TA and TF issues on this campus.

I support the right to join a TA/TF Union (PDF: 260 KB)

Under the Ontario Labour Relations Act every person is free to join a trade union of the person's choice and to participate in its lawful activities. (Section 5) Post the attached poster if you support the right to join a TA/TF Union.

TAFA Fact Sheets

In an effort to provide members with information on a variety of issues regarding forming a union and subsequently what it means to be part of a union TAFA has composed several ʻfact sheetsʼ that give an overview of the topic and provides answers to those frequently asked questions.

International Students and the Union (PDF: 100 KB)
International Students and the Union (Word: 855 KB)
Negotiations (PDF: 260 KB)
Negotiations (Word: 56 KB)
Grievances (PDF: 696 KB)
Grievances (Word: 68 KB)

TAFA Event Materials

During the course of the Drive TAFA has been and will continue to participate in various community and campus events. On occasion we produce literature specifically for the event. You can find these items below listed by event.

Skeleton Park Information Card (PDF: 511 KB)
Kingston Pride Information Card (PDF: 207 KB)
Wolfe Island Music Festival (PDF: 204 KB)

TAFA Endorsements

TAFA has been fortunate enough to receive letters of solidarity and endorsement from several organizations. Click the links below to read our letters of support for a TA/TF Union at Queen’s.

Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) Queen’s University (PDF: 77 KB)
Queen’s Faculty Association (QUFA) Queen’s University (PDF: 77 KB)
Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Union (GTAU) University of Western Ontario (PDF: 461 KB)
Syndicat des auxiliaires de recherche et d'enseignement de l'Université Laval
(SARE) (DOC: 92 KB)
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3906 (McMaster University) (DOC: 32 KB)
Kingston and District Labour Council (PDF: 79 KB)

PSAC Reference Materials

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) represents over 160,000 employees across Canada including over 10,000 graduate TAs and RAs. By forming a Local Union of PSAC, TAFA members will make all major decisions affecting the workplace including the ratification of any proposed collective agreement while at the same time gaining the support of one of Canada’s largest and most progressive Unions.

Orientation Book (PDF: 3.8 MB)
Orientation Brochure (PDF: 516 KB)
Thinking Union? Think PSAC (PDF: 21.77 MB)
Labour Education Program (PDF: 2.7 MB)
Social Justice Fund (PDF: 2.6 MB)

If you have any difficulty viewing these documents or have a suggestion for a future TAFA publication please e-mail us at info@qtafa.com