Resources for members

As a fully-registered member, you will have a voice in the Union, you can vote and stand for election to the Executive Committee, to the Stewards Network and committees, and you will be able to enjoy the benefits of belonging to the Union and the PSAC-AFPC. Benefits include access to our free group life insurance policy , rental car and hotel discount rates, access to PSAC member and dependent scholarships, free Union training courses, and more. Use the link below to register with PSAC National

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Resources for members

As a fully-registered member, you will have a voice in the Union, you can vote and stand for election to the Executive Committee, to the Stewards Network and committees, and you will be able to enjoy the benefits of belonging to the Union and the PSAC-AFPC. Benefits include access to our free group life insurance policy , rental car and hotel discount rates, access to PSAC member and dependent scholarships, free Union training courses, and more. Use the link below to register with PSAC National

Register with PSAC
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Collective Agreements

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These Collective Agreements reflect the nature of our work, stipulating terms and conditions that must be respected by our employer, the University of New Brunswick. Arbitrary decisions and actions by an employer will not be permitted with respect to the contents of the contract.

2022-2026

Current Graduate Student Collective Agreement

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2020-2021

Current Post-Doc Collective Agreement

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2023-2026

Previous Grad Student Collective Agreement

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2010-2013

Previous Grad Student Collective Agreement

Read Here

Hours, pay, and contracts 

The Collective Agreement restricts full time students to 520 hours per year (average of 10 hours per week) for TA/RA positions. Employees must not be made to work over 15 hours in one week without their consent; we strongly encourage members to track their hours. 

Minimum wages are noted in the Collective Agreement. These are minimums; we encourage employment supervisors to offer competitive rates and/or according to student’s qualifications. If a delay in pay has caused hardship, contact your Director of Graduate Studies to request an expedited cheque.

It is important to discuss the following with your employment supervisor: tasks and timelines, intellectual property rights – you may request Union presence or advice. After discussion with your employment supervisor(s), be sure to complete your B1 or B2 contracts as soon as you receive them in order to avoid delay in pay. Employment Supervisors and Employees should have follow-up meetings to discuss progress and any adjustments to the contract needed.

Appendix B1 Form

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant (GSTA) employment contract, including description of duties and allocation of hours

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Appendix B2 Form

Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA) employment contract, including description of duties and allocation of hours

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Appendix C1 Form

Collaborative Amendement Record for the Graduate Student Teaching Assistant (GSTA) Employment Contract

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Appendix C2 Form

Collaborative Amendement Record for the Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA) Employment Contract

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B1/B2 Form Guidelines

Guidelines on how to fill out the B1 and B2 appendix forms.

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Funding Sources

It can be very difficult to understand where you pay is coming from. Descriptions of the major sources of funding are given below.

GSTA

  • Employment funding, covered under collective agreement

  • Both full-time & part-time students are eligible 

  • GSTA positions are allocated directly by the GAU from their own budget.

  • Employment is in support of the teaching activities of the program
GSRA

  • Employment funding, covered under collective agreement

  • Both full-time & part-time students are eligible

  • Funds come from research grants or contracts awarded to faculty members 

  • GSRA positions employ students to assist in research activities
GRA

  • Scholarship, no employment activities (not covered under collective agreement)

  • Only full-time students are eligible  

  • GRA awards are made directly by the GAU from their own budget

  • Awards support students in their program of study with no work expectations
GAA

  • Scholarship, no employment activities (not covered under collective agreement)

  • Normally limited to full-time students

  • Funds derive from a variety of sources, including external agencies (e.g., NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) as well as research grants and contracts to faculty members

  • Awards support students in their program of study with no work expectations

Additional benefits for members

In addition to the  rights and benefits established in our Collective Agreement, all fully registered UGSW members are eligible for the following awards, savings, and discounts. 

PSAC Scholarship Program

Next  applications period beings mid-April 2022.

Apply here!
Union Discounts

Providing discounts for union members and their families on a range of products and services.

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Health Savings

As a member of PSAC Atlantic you are eligible for the MHCSI  Pharmacy Benefits Program.

Learn more