Originally Posted by jhan523

no mid-terms because there are no invigilators.

Invigilators are not TAs. They are students who ask to be invigilators. This is normally done by administrative people, but I'm sure that the profs would be able to write down a few names and book a few rooms in order to have mid-terms. And also for upper years most mid-terms are in class and run by the professor anyways.

aren't TAs under a different union, CUPE? i thought this strike was CAW?

Originally Posted by jordanrogers

aren't TAs under a different union, CUPE? i thought this strike was CAW?

Yes, the TA's are CUPE and the staff is CAW. There might be two unions going on strike at the same time.

Originally Posted by ingénieur.xo

Invigilators are not TAs. They are students who ask to be invigilators. This is normally done by administrative people, but I'm sure that the profs would be able to write down a few names and book a few rooms in order to have mid-terms. And also for upper years most mid-terms are in class and run by the professor anyways.

Really? My professor said that the midterms are invigilated by TAs... I've also seen my TAs from labs invigilating the midterms... Guess it was just a coincidence then.

Well, that's a relief if there is going to be a strike.

Originally Posted by jhan523

Really? My professor said that the midterms are invigilated by TAs... I've also seen my TAs from labs invigilating the midterms... Guess it was just a coincidence then.

Well, that's a relief if there is going to be a strike.

Midterms are usually invigilated by TA's. For the finals the University hires additional invigilators.

The University and CUPE Local 3906, Unit 1, which represents teaching assistants and some research assistants, have jointly requested the services of a provincial conciliation officer as negotiations continue for a new collective agreement.
"Both parties have made progress towards a new collective agreement," says Peter Smith, associate vice-president academic and chair of the University bargaining committee. "We have agreement on a significant portion of the contract language and we look forward to the assistance of the conciliator as we work on coming to agreement on the remaining issues."
"CUPE 3906 remains committed to negotiating a fair contract at the bargaining table," affirms Local President Mary-Ellen Campbell. "We are optimistic that, with the support of our membership, we can reach agreement on remaining items that our members have told us are priority issues for them."
Requesting the assistance of a conciliator is a normal part of the bargaining process. In previous negotiations involving these parties, conciliation has been helpful in reaching a collective agreement.
Further negotiating sessions are scheduled for September 14, 16, 28 and 30. It is anticipated the conciliation officer would join the talks in October.



-From Daily News

Originally Posted by jordanrogers

The University and CUPE Local 3906, Unit 1, which represents teaching assistants and some research assistants, have jointly requested the services of a provincial conciliation officer as negotiations continue for a new collective agreement.
"Both parties have made progress towards a new collective agreement," says Peter Smith, associate vice-president academic and chair of the University bargaining committee. "We have agreement on a significant portion of the contract language and we look forward to the assistance of the conciliator as we work on coming to agreement on the remaining issues."
"CUPE 3906 remains committed to negotiating a fair contract at the bargaining table," affirms Local President Mary-Ellen Campbell. "We are optimistic that, with the support of our membership, we can reach agreement on remaining items that our members have told us are priority issues for them."
Requesting the assistance of a conciliator is a normal part of the bargaining process. In previous negotiations involving these parties, conciliation has been helpful in reaching a collective agreement.
Further negotiating sessions are scheduled for September 14, 16, 28 and 30. It is anticipated the conciliation officer would join the talks in October.



-From Daily News

When does their contract end exactly?

apparently the final word should come out sunday.

Originally Posted by MDCL

toot...toot

WHAT ARE WE TOOTING ABOUT...don't confuse me now...

Originally Posted by jhan523

Really? My professor said that the midterms are invigilated by TAs... I've also seen my TAs from labs invigilating the midterms... Guess it was just a coincidence then.

Well, that's a relief if there is going to be a strike.

Some courses do have mid-terms invigilated by the TAs but there are others that are invigilated by regular students. I've never been a TA and I invigilated for 2 mid-terms last year.

Originally Posted by xo.monica

I don't know much about it myself,
but it is supposed to start the 4th of September.

If there IS a strike, classes will go on, anyway.
oh, and Titles will still be open..

(haha, I got an e-mail saying so )

everyone seems to be recieving e-mails from mac, except me :S anyone know why

Originally Posted by ingénieur.xo

Some courses do have mid-terms invigilated by the TAs but there are others that are invigilated by regular students. I've never been a TA and I invigilated for 2 mid-terms last year.

Hmm yeah I recall my econ midterms being invigilated by the two T.A's and this one extra person! But for most courses it was only the T.A's

But the exams are invigilated by the Westdale/Ainslewood Neighborhood association right?

Latest from CAW:

The parties have agreed to postpone any strike or lock-out action until October 31, 2009.

We will be resuming negotiations on Monday, September 21, 2009.

At least they're being reasonable and holding off on strike action... makes me feel like they realize it wouldn't be beneficial for anyone.

Good on them!

if theres a strike, will there still be labs?