Your Rights 

As a member, your rights are protected under the collective agreement.  The list below includes some "every day" rights that you have as an employee under the collective agreement. In no particular order

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You have the right to: ​

• all provisions in the collective agreement

• representation by your local (local rep can attend meetings as an observer)

• OPSEU legal representation

• a work environment with no intimidation, discrimination, interference, restraint, or coercion. -grieve

• exercise academic freedom in the performance of their duties (Article 13.04).

• leaves of absence

• coverage under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

• have a union representative present at any meeting

• request that a meeting be rescheduled or adjourned for another time

• have required work in writing prior to accepting assigned tasks 

• not volunteer your time

• take 43 vacation days and 10 PD days annually