| Good evening PSAC555 Friends and Family.
Here are some PSAC555 UPDATES: Reminder Tomorrow there is a Townhall webinar for TA/RA Invigilator Ratification Vote at 2 pm: We held an electronic vote for members of the Teaching Assistants (TA), Researching Assistants (RA) and Exam Invigilators to ratify the tentative agreement between PSAC and Ontario Tech University. The voting opened on April 2, 2020 and closed on April 15, 2020 at 6:00pm. The agreement was not ratified. Here is a link to the Tentative Agreement The agreement was not ratified. What are the next steps? We will be holding a Townhall on April 28th, 2020 to discuss the results of the vote and what our next steps are. IMPORTANT INFO FOR Townhall Webinar: When you register for a webinar, you will be sent a confirmation email with the option to either log in on your computer, tablet or phone, or you can call the toll free number provided in the email to participate by phone. Please register for Townhall for Ontario Tech University PSAC DCL 555 Members – Bargaining 2020 on Apr 28, 2020 2:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4066639819262381840 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Townhall Discussion Questions and Concerns: Please send us any questions or concerns you have about the proposed agreement that was not ratified. We need to have an open discussion about the results of the ratification vote. We need to hear from you. https://www.psac555.ca/contact-us/ PSAC National Resources: PSAC university sector landing page has been launched on the national website. The new landing page features: · The most frequently asked COVID-19 questions for university workers · The COVID-19 worker’s rights article · A university sector collective agreement depository · The Directly Chartered Local Handbook The landing page will also feature the latest news involving our 37,000 university sector members
Applying for EI and other Government Supports: The National Student Loan Center has suspended all payment and interest on Student Loans until September 30th, 2020. There is also some emergency funding available for those who may not qualify for EI. Applications for this funding will be available as of April 6, 2020 Please follow this link for information on EI and other Government Supports: http://psacunion.ca/psac-welcomes-government-measures-to-support-workers
PSAC555 Hardship Fund: Please apply for our hardship fund. https://www.psac555.ca/wp-content/uploads/REV03_Hardship-Fund-Policy.pdf Applications due by May 30th. We also have Food Cards available if you need one please contact our office at: Office@PSAC555.ca If you have a financial hardship, or in need of food or other supports, you can also contact https://211ontario.ca/ or call 211, to find local resources.
OFFICE Hours ERC1085 (the PSAC555 local office) will not be physically occupied until further notice. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at Office@PSAC555.ca. We are also able to do conference calls and google meetings with our membership- if you would like to chat. Please stay safe and healthy my PSAC555 family and friends and we will follow up with you again the week of Monday April 13, 2020. In solidarity, PSAC555.
In solidarity, PSAC 555 Executive |