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KNOW YOUR UNION
– Who is OCADFA?
– What does OCADFA do?
Know Your Workplace
– TAs and RAs at OCAD U
– Categories of TAs and RAs
– Hourly rates of pay for TAs and RAs
– Appointment and Reappointment Process
Know Your Rights as a TA and RA
– Understanding your contract
– Keeping track of your hours
– Academic freedom
– Filing a complaint or grievance (OCADFA)
– Discrimination, harassment, and bullying (HREO)
– Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
– Dealing with workplace health and safety issues
– Right to reasonable accommodation
Know Your Benefits
– Health benefits
– Sick leave
– Pregnancy and parental leave
– Bereavement leave
– Compassionate care leave
– Personal emergency leave
– Legal leave (i.e. jury duty)