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TSSU picket line at SFU Burnaby campus.
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TSSU initiates full work stoppage

Peak Web October 10, 2023

By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer On September 28, the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) engaged in a full work stoppage and began demonstrating in picket lines across all three SFU campuses. The stoppage of all work for teaching assistants (TAs) is an escalation of the current strike, which started in June. The Peak interviewed media spokesperson and bargaining committee member, Dalton Kamish, to learn more about the strike and ongoing actions.  The TSSU has been campaigning for an adjustment in pay to keep up with the rising cost of living, end wage theft, and ensure a better future for instructors…

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Two people engage in a battle in full armour, wielding their sword.
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A first strike with Kendo and the SFU Kendo club

Sports January 20, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer  On September 27, I mustered the courage to message SFU Kendo club president Michael Hong and ask to participate in a class. He readily invited me to practice the following Monday. I didn’t know what…

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