Labour Relations 2025-26 Sessions (Online) for AAAs and Staff

Please note: Sessions will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. If your plans change after you register, please email vpfal.prof.dev@utoronto.ca. 

Advancement Process for Sessional Lecturers

This session, offered by Labour Relations, will provide Chairs, Directors, Associate Chairs, Vice/Associate Deans, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 Unit 3 appointments with the necessary information to manage and conduct the processes for advancement to Sessional Lecturer II, and advancement to Sessional Lecturer III.

September 18, 2025, 1-3pm

January 15, 2026, 1-3pm

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Managing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online)

This session, offered by Labour Relations will provide Chairs, Directors, Associate Chairs, Vice/Associate Deans, TA Coordinators, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for managing employees under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: performance management, accommodation, workload, leaves, and all other relevant processes under the Collective Agreements for the duration of an employee’s contract.

October 20, 2025, 1-3pm

February 26, 2026, 1-3pm

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Hiring Teaching Assistants, Course Instructors, and Sessional Lecturers

This session, offered by Labour Relations, will provide Chairs, Directors, Associate Chairs, TA Coordinators, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for posting, hiring, and filling positions under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: subsequent appointment assignments, job security commitments, timelines, job postings, and navigating the hiring criteria.

February 2, 2026, 1-3pm

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Administering Subsequent CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Appointments 

CUPE 3902 Unit 1 includes PhD and Masters students performing work primarily as TAs. There are instances where the performance of Course Instructorships, will be considered. 

This session, run by Labour Relations, will provide Chairs, Directors, Associate Chairs, TA Coordinators, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 Unit 1 appointments with the necessary information to manage and administer subsequent appointments within a Department.   

March 23, 2026, 1-3pm

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