Opportunities

 

NASA Committees

NASA committees are the heart and soul of our union, and one of the main ways NASA members can become more active in their union. Being part of a NASA committee is a great way to collaborate with your co-workers to improve working conditions at the University, gain new knowledge, skills, and leadership experience, and be involved in building a stronger union.

The work of our committees drives everything NASA does: they organize member events, work to ensure safe and healthy workplaces, provide members with the information and training they need to be active in their union, and provide critical oversight to ensure NASA is working effectively, efficiently, and fairly for all its members.

We're looking for interested members to round out the following standing committees that aren't currently at full capacity:

  • Finance Committee
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee
  • Award Committee
  • Health and Safety Committee (we're specifically seeking representatives from Augustana, Enterprise Square, and Trades)

Committee members receive honoraria in recognition of their contributions to NASA, and in some cases time off for union business (TOFUB) is also provided.

If you think you might be a good fit or want to find out more about what's involved, contact the NASA office at nasa@nasaunion.ca or 780.439.3181 so we can connect you with the Committee Chair to answer any questions you have and get you started.

NASA Union Stewards

NASA is always looking for more Union Stewards—members who have a passion for ensuring that they and their co-workers are treated fairly at work. If that sounds like you, then you could be a NASA steward!

Stewards are members who:

  • establish NASA's presence in the workplace—the union steward is NASA's recognized representative and our "eyes and ears" in the workplace;
  • enhance NASA's ability to represent its members under the terms of the Collective Agreement;
  • protect members and advance their rights, interests and causes through advocacy;
  • mobilize members in support of collective bargaining and other workplace initiatives;
  • provide informed, effective and timely assistance to members with workplace issues; and
  • attempt to resolve workplace issues in a manner that maintains a positive work environment.

Regular training is provided. For more information, you can read the steward program policy.

If you are interested in becoming a NASA Union Steward, please contact your Labour Relations Officer (LRO) or email us at nasa@nasaunion.ca.

Member Action Team (MAT)

NASA's Member Action Team (MAT) is a tool for members to work together to grow and develop skills as engaged union members, and to organize against employer or government activity as needed. In a time of university restructuring and provincial budget cuts, the MAT enables members to fight back and stand up for their interests.

MATs are an increasingly popular resource at unions worldwide. They offer an opportunity for grassroots member engagement and leadership in their unions on their own terms and to their own abilities. MATs enable members to strategize and take action to improve their working conditions or prospects, either through political or job action.

If you are interested in joining NASA's Member Action Team (MAT) or want to learn more, please contact NASA Internal Organizer Fathiya Wais at fathiya.wais@nasaunion.ca.