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Feb 54 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #10: A pay cut is NOT a serious offer

On Friday February 2nd, 2024, McGill gave us their wage offer...which is a pay cut.

Feb 26 min read

Teaching Assistants Push to Hold Strike Mandate Vote

Teaching Assistants voted unanimously to approve a motion that mandates AGSEM to increase pressure tactics, including a strike vote.

Jan 214 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #9: When will McGill get serious about negotiations?

It’s a new year, a new semester, and we are back at the bargaining table, fighting for a new contract for McGill TAs!

Jan 204 min read

AGSEM in Solidarity with the Mohawk Mothers

On November 16th 2023, the AGSEM Assembly passed, a motion in favour of solidarity with the Mohawk Mothers (Kahnistensera).

Jan 94 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #8: New Year, New Wage

This past semester, AGSEM’s TA negotiations ended with a bang! We made progress on nonmonetary articles and presented our monetary proposal!

Dec 15, 20234 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #7: Progress on hiring lists; resistance on protections from harassment

On the 5th of December, AGSEM met with the employer for the 7th negotiation session for a new collective agreement for Teaching Assistants.

Dec 8, 20239 min read

AGSEM Invigilator Newsletter - Fall 2023

Welcome to another final exam session at McGill!

Dec 1, 20234 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #6: Specific Forms of Harassment on the Job - Not a Problem Worth Solving?

McGill demonstrated, once again, their unwillingness to make changes that respond to the needs of our members.

Nov 26, 20236 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #5: TAs are the Experts on our Working Conditions

Negotiations are starting to get 🔥heated🔥!

Nov 24, 20232 min read

The Celebration of AGSEM's 30th Anniversary Continues

On October 25, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the certification of AGSEM.

Nov 20, 20235 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #4: Fact-check: Open Bargaining Works!

On Tuesday, November 14th, Teaching Assistants had their fourth session of negotiations for a new Collective Agreement with McGill!

Nov 14, 202311 min read

AGSEM Newsletter - October-November 2023

Boy howdy do we have some news for you! Read on for a summary of news from AGSEM, as well as a reminder of your important rights.

Nov 13, 20234 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #3: The Word of the Day is “Honour”

On Thursday, November 9th, Teaching Assistants had their third session of negotiations for a new Collective Agreement with McGill!

Oct 23, 20232 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #2: Negotiations Begin!

On Thursday, 19 October, AGSEM met with McGill for the second round of negotiations of the new TA collective agreement.

Oct 20, 20237 min read

AGSEM’s Executive Committee and Delegates' Council Stand in Solidarity with Palestine and SPHR

On 18 October 2023, the AGSEM DC voted on two motions: the escalation of violence in Palestine & Israel, and McGill's response to SPHR.

Oct 5, 20238 min read

AGSEM Newsletter - September 2023

Read on to get an update on the first day of TA negotiations, our TA Assembly on September 12, and our ongoing No More Free Hours campaign.

Oct 5, 20232 min read

Learn about AGSEM's history: 30th Anniversary Exhibition Opens on October 25th!

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the union, the AGSEM is excited to present a glimpse our history in our public exhibition.

Sep 22, 20232 min read

Bargaining Newsletter #1: United we Bargain, Divided we Beg

On Thursday, 21 September, AGSEM met with McGill for the first round of negotiations of the new TA collective agreement.

Aug 24, 20239 min read

AGSEM Newsletter - July-August 2023

Are you excited for the start of school? We sure are!

Jul 25, 202313 min read

Introducing the 2023-2024 AGSEM Executive Committee: Mobilization Officer | Kiersten van Vliet

This week we sat down to chat with Kiersten van Vliet, the Mobilization Officer and former AGSEM President.

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