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CUPE 3902 (U of T) Launch Bargaining Campaign
CUPE 3902, representing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Faculty at the University of Toronto, have launched a campaign as part of their current round of negotiations for a new Teaching Assistant contract. The new website, mimicking the University of Toronto’s Boundless fundraising campaign, can be found at www.boundlessutoronto.ca. Check out the new website for more information on the current round of … Read More
General Membership Meeting – Jan 25th
The next General Membership Meeting will take place on January 25th 5:30PM in MUMC 1A5 (by William’s) Free food will be available at 5:00pm. There will be a short orientation session at 5:00pm for members attending their first meeting. Childcare reimbursement is available on request. Agenda items include: Bylaw amendments, elections/ratifications, motion to endorse National Day of Action for Lower … Read More
International Members’ FAQ
1. What is a union? Perhaps you have heard the story of “the bundle of sticks” or the phrase “united we stand, divided we fall”. That’s basically, what union means. Union (or more precisely trade union), copying from Wikipedia, is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. You might also … Read More
CUPE 999 prepares for bargaining again
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