Worker’s Benefits
Summary of Benefits in the ULGA Collective Agreement
Wages
- Fixed Appointments:
- Upon ratification: 2% increase (non-retroactive)
- May 1, 2025: +2%
- May 1, 2026: +1.75%
- May 1, 2027: +2.75%
- Casual Appointments (< Half Appointment):
- Hourly (includes 4% vacation pay):
- $28.56 at ratification
- $29.13 on May 1, 2025
- $34.97 on May 1, 2026
- $35.58 on May 1, 2027
- Hourly (includes 4% vacation pay):
- Research Assistants (funded by faculty grants):
- Same hourly rates as above, starting Jan 16, 2025
Leave Entitlements
- Sick Leave:
- 10 working days per appointment
- No requirement to make up missed hours
- Other Leaves:
- Family
- Parental
- Adoption
- Bereavement
- Compassionate
Hours of Work
- Maximum of 112 hours per TA or NTA appointment
Health and Safety
- Improved provisions:
- Workplace inspections will occur if a member raises a concern
Training
- All job-related training counts as paid time
Parking
- 75 parking permits reserved for ULGA members who don’t get a spot in the campus parking lottery
(Members should still enter the lottery—the cost is the same)
Health Care:
Graduate students have a healthcare benefits plan. The plan provides coverage for:
- Prescription drugs
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Extended health services (e.g., physiotherapy, massage, mental health services)
- Travel coverage
- Accident coverage
Students also have access to StudentVIP discounts through the plan. You can manage your benefits by logging into your StudentVIP account. For questions, contact ULGSA at gsa@uleth.ca).
New Contract Language
- Clearer terms for:
- Working conditions
- Facility access
- Academic integrity protections
- Mandatory regular performance evaluations
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