The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

Independent, Non-hierarchical, Directly Democratic and Feminist Since 1978

GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP

MEETINGS
September 24, 2026 5:00-7:00pm AQ 3003 Burnaby Campus
October 27, 2026 5:00-7:00pm AQ 3149 Burnaby Campus
November 18, 2026 5-7pm Burnaby Campus (room TBD)

STEWARDS

MEETINGS
Friday, September 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Burnaby Campus Biercraft
Wednesday, October 14 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm Burnaby Campus AQ 4140
Tuesday, November 10 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm Burnaby Campus (room TBD)
In the Spotlight

TSSU Votes to Adopt Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Policy

January 22, 2025 Reflecting TSSU’s commitment to its values of feminism, solidarity, and our role in connected struggle, TSSU has passed a motion to adopt…
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The TSSU World

December 9, 2024

You're Invited to Our Marking Parties

Exam season in full swing, and we know that the marking crunch is on! To help…
August 23, 2024

RA Bargaining Update - August 2024

RESPECT, FAIR WAGES, JOB SECURITY, BENEFITS Bargaining a Contract for Research Assistants Hey TSSU members! It’s…
June 4, 2024

RA BBQ Parties at Burnaby and Surrey Campuses

Join us for our upcoming RA BBQ Parties! We are hosting two lunchtime socials to spread…
January 30, 2024

Spring 2024 General Elections

The Teaching Support Staff Union (“TSSU”) is presently accepting nominations for the positions of Chief Steward-Organiser,…
December 13, 2023

TSSU MMC in solidarity with Ready-Made Garments (RMG) Workers of Bangladesh

TSSU Membership Mobilization Committee (MMC) along with the Asian Canadian Labor Alliance (ACLA) BC and Vancouver…

Fall TA Day Fri Sept 6!

Presented by the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) with support from the Centre for Educational Excellence…
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September 23, 2021

Join us Sept 23 to demand an RA Contract Now!

In November 2019, over 900 Research Assistants and Grant Employees (RAs) demanded and won the right…
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TSSU Events

Since 1978

The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)

An Independent, Non-Hierarchical Feminist Labour Union

TSSU In The News

May 28, 2024

TSSU Stands with Palestine

The TSSU General Membership unanimously voted to stand with the people of Gaza, and follow the…
May 16, 2024

SFU Closes ELC and ITP Programs in shocking move

As part of so-called "budget cuts," SFU has unilaterally decided to close two long-standing programs English…
March 28, 2022

TSSU Statement in Solidarity with Ukraine

“The cause of war is preparation for war” - W.E.B Du Bois The TSSU General Membership…
March 2, 2022

Spring 2022 Elections Candidate Statements

Below are the candidate statements for the Spring 2022 Election Cycle. If you are a TSSU…
The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)
Contact Us
Phone: (778) 782-4735
Burnaby Office: AQ 5129 / AQ 5130
Harbour Centre Office: HC 7300
Surrey Office: SUR 351
Mailing Address
Teaching Support Staff Union
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
AQ 5129 / AQ 5130
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6