Unit 3: Course-Based Academic Casuals
On August 13, 2024, a new bargaining unit was certified to represent the over 1000 academic casuals that work at McGill each semester: graders, course tutors, undergraduate student course assistants, graduate student assistants, student course assistants, course assistants, and graduate teaching fellows. AGSEM Unit 3 is the Union of Course-Based Academic Casuals.
AGSEM's Unit 3 addresses changes to the nature of academic work since graduate Teaching Assistants unionized in 1993. Over three decades on, it's not only graduate students who assist in the delivery of education at McGill. Unit 3 also closes a legal loophole exploited by the employer to hire workers outside of the Unit 1 Collective Agreement, paying as low as minimum wage with no job protections or benefits.
It's time for a fair contract for ALL academic support workers at McGill!
Other ways to Get Involved
AGSEM is only strong and effective when its members participate in its operations and events. Keep in mind that you are not merely a member of a labour union, you are the Union. Below are some ways you can stay informed and become active in AGSEM.