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Blaming TSSU for the strike overlooks SFU’s position of power

Written by: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor When the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) initiated a full work stoppage and began picketing SFU campuses to demand a fair contract, it lasted nearly a month. Uncertainty loomed for everyone in the community. For undergraduates, some classes were cancelled indefinitely, while others continued to run, putting the burden on students to make difficult decisions about their grades and morality. Students have a right to feel angry that their education has been disrupted, especially with a hefty tuition at stake. However, blaming TSSU instead of SFU for this outcome misses the mark…

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