Sisters and Brothers, Over the past few days it has become apparent that another union on Campus, SEIU, is likely to be forced out to the picket lines very soon. Members of SEIU, Service Employees International Union, at McMaster perform several different tasks such as, custodial work, mail delivery, trades work, and more. University administration has shocked SEIU by demanding … Read More
Welcome Party, Friday, Sept 24, 7-11pm @The Staircase Theater
Dear new and returning CUPE 3906 members, Please join us this Friday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the Staircase Theater (1 block north of Dundurn and King) for an evening of Rock Band (XBOX), dancing, and live performances as we kick off the new academic year and celebrate the launch of the latest issue of our CUPE Quarterly magazine. The … Read More
McMaster @ the G20
‘McMaster Students For Social Justice’ invites you to take part in a public discussion forum regarding the events of the G-20 Toronto demonstrations. A presentation will discuss how the G-20 Toronto consensus relates to the University institution. McMaster students will provide testimonies of their participatory observation of the demonstrations which took place. A monitored debate will ensue under the following question: ‘In accordance to the events … Read More
Canada Out of Afghanistan
A panel on the role Canada has played in the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan. We will bring to light topics such as Omar Khadr, detainee abuse and the recent Wikileaks scandal. We as Canadian students need to demand that our government base its foreign policy on respect for international law, peace, and justice. We invite all who are interested in coming to listen to … Read More
URGENT – Grad Student Dental Plan Info
Please note – This message is intended to clarify questions surrounding the CUPE and GSA Dental Plans. If you are a TA but not a registered grad student please disregard this message. What GRAD STUDENTS are eligible for the CUPE Dental Plan? Those currently working a 130 hour TAship (or RA in lieu of a TAship) Those with a guarantee … Read More
General Membership Meeting
Our first General Membership Meeting of the year will be taking place on: Wednesday, September 15th 5:30pm in MUMC in the Hospital (1st floor, purple elevators, Ewart Angus Area, next to Williams Cafe, follow the signs) Agenda items include: 2010/2011 budget Unit 2 bargaining update Update for all members about provincial wage freeze and fight back Unit 1 Benefits Update Winter … Read More
LGBTQ & Straight Allies Workshop
CUPE 3906’s Equity Action Committee welcomes you to McMaster! In case you are wondering what we do as a union committee, let me tell you: we are a semi-autonomous activist committee that works to dismantle oppression targeting Equity Seeking Groups within our union and local community. Our initiatives center around educating our membership about equity issues and advocating for people groups our union members represent and … Read More
2nd Issue of the Magazine is Here!
Click here to download the latest issue of the magazine Featuring: Hamilton 101 Provincial Compensation Freeze Hours of Work Forms Poetry & Photos & much more