A collective agreement helps balance work and your life away from work, ensuring you can prioritize your family in trying times.
GSU staff rep Donna Labelle recently assisted a member who was navigating compassionate care leave while caring for a critically ill family member. After the family member’s passing, Donna helped to ensure the member was able to transition seamlessly to bereavement leave.
Having the terms and conditions of your employment in a legally binding agreement gives you the support you need to put your family first, knowing you can balance work and personal life in good and trying times.
“We help GSU members bargain strong collective agreements. Make sure you are familiar with your collective agreement so you are aware of the provisions available to you,” Labelle said. “When it’s time for collective agreement renewal, it’s important to participate in the bargaining process to preserve, enhance, and strengthen it.”