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…
Our union and its activities are governed by the Constitution and By-laws of the International Union.
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After a spirited organizing drive led by the University of Toronto Staff Association, administrative and technical staff at the University of Toronto voted in 1998 to join the United Steelworkers of America (USWA). Local 1998 was born.
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The Local Executive and the Grievance Committee are elected every three years.
As an amalgamated Local, members of the Casual, Vic, St. Mike’s and U of T Schools Units elect their own officers and the Presidents of each of these units serve on the Local Executive.
The Grievance Committee is made up of Chief Stewards from the U of T staff-appointed unit and Unit Grievors from each Unit.
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Welcome to this session of Preventing and Dealing with Workplace Harassment, Workplace Sexual Harassment, and Workplace Violence.
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