Materials for You

Your Union

Working Hours Tracker:

You have the right to stop working once you complete your agreed upon work hours in your TA contract. It is therefore important that you keep track of your hours. Many students use Excel sheets and time-keeping apps. ULGA has created a spreadsheet you can use, available here:

Waive the 224-hours cap:

Under Article 14.3(e) of the Collective Agreement, employees cannot exceed 224 hours of work per academic term without prior written approval from the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and ULGA. To request this waiver, you must complete the designated form found below and submit it yourself (not through your supervisor) to the email addresses listed on the form before signing your contract and being assigned duties, as any appointment over the cap without prior approval may be terminated or amended without notice.

University of Lethbridge

ULGSA:
The University of Lethbridge Graduate Students’ Association (ULGSA) is the official advocacy body for graduate students on campus. ULGSA represents graduate students on non-labour matters such as tuition, fees, and academic policies. Their goal is to improve the quality of graduate student life. ULGSA also:

• Appoints graduate student representatives to University committees.
• Provides awards and funding opportunities.
• Sponsors and organizes events to support academic and social life.
• Partners with other student organizations to improve graduate student services.

Through this work, ULGSA’s goal is to strengthen the quality of graduate student life both on and off campus.

Harassment and Discrimination policy:
You have the right to a safe workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. This includes protection from unfair treatment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected ground. If you experience or witness harassment or discrimination, you do not need to handle it on your own. The University has clear procedures in place for reporting and addressing these situations. You can learn about the steps for making a complaint at this webpage.

We have provided a draft of how such a formal complaint letter would look like:

Alberta Government

PSLA:
The Post-Secondary Learning Act is the Alberta legislation dictating the organization and administration of Universities.