USW Local 1998 is run by and for our members. We are committed to providing the information and support you need in your work life. Scroll through for more information on how we can help you.
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USW Local 1998 represents over 7000 administrative and technical workers at the University of Toronto, Victoria University, University of St. Michael’s College and University of Toronto Schools.
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This is your one-stop shopping for important information for union members. In this section you can find your collective agreement, FAQs about your rights at work, background documents on important issues like your pension, bullying and harassment and health and safety in the workplace. You can also check out member education materials from our various lunch and learns and presentations.
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Find about more about your contract, job evaluation, bullying and harassment, health and safety and other issues here.
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Your collective agreement is negotiated every three years by bargaining committees elected by the members of each Unit. It outlines the terms and conditions of your employment: your rights at work, grievance and complaint procedures and your pay increases, among other things.
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University administrations, faculty associations, unions and other staff groups at University of Toronto, University of Guelph and Queen’s University have been working diligently to develop a new pension plan that would cover employees at all three universities.
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In addition to having a collective agreement, representatives to help you with workplace problems and a community where you can get involved, being a union member has other perks.
The Lifeline Foundation provides free, confidential counselling, information and referral services to United Steelworker members and their families dealing with depression, stress, anxiety, financial problems, or legal issues.
Job Evaluation ensures that our members are being recognized and compensated for the full extent of their work.
USW Local 1998 members from any unit can confidentially contact union representatives who can help you with…
