At the Annual General Meeting last night a new Executive was elected for 2012-13 year. Your new executive members are: President – Anthony Gracey Vice President – Diana Zawadzki Vice President External – Blake McCall Secretary Treasurer – Herman Poon Recording Secretary – Angela Harrison Chief Steward Unit 1 – Ian Myhra Grievance Officer – Hayley Goodchild Communications Officer – … Read More
CUPE 3906 TA/RA Award – Nominations EXTENDED
In recognition of the diverse work carried out by TAs and RAs (in lieu) in the various Faculties across McMaster, CUPE Local 3906 is proud to announce it will be giving out TA awards to members. Successful candidates will receive a $200.00 prize, a letter of recognition from the current CUPE 3906 Executive, a copy of the nomination form and a certificate … Read More
Annual General Meeting & Executive Nominations
The Annual General Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5:30pm in MUMC 1A5 (beside the William’s) There will be free food served at 5:00pm. Childcare reimbursement is available on request. Elections will take place for the CUPE 3906 Executive for the 2012-2013 year. Nominations for elections need to be submitted in writing using the Executive Nomination Form. … Read More
International Womens’ Day Events in Hamilton
Thursday, March 8th: 11:30 – 12:30 pm, Rally at City Hall, then 12:30 – 2:30 pm, March to YWCA. Entertainment and refreshments. Presented by the International Women’s Day Committee coordinated by SACHA. Click here for more info. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning (MDCL) room 3024, McMaster University “The BIAS FREE Framework – How to Avoid Biases Deriving from Social … Read More
Rape Awareness Cafe Night
On March 7th Feminist Alliance McMaster (FAM) will be hosting a Rape Awareness Cafe Night at Homegrown Hamilton. This FREE event seeks to… > Raise students’ awareness of rape & sexual assault > Offer information about victim support (Male, Female & Trans) > Challenge traditional attitudes towards rape > Confront the myths of ‘stranger danger’, and focus on friend/partner rapes … Read More
Unit 3 Members Vote to Ratify New Contract
The Unit 3 membership has voted to ratify the tentative agreement reached in negotiations with McMaster for a new Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Thanks to everyone for your hard work and support throughout the bargaining process, we wouldn’t have been able to reach this deal without the support of members from across campus.
Rally & March for International Womens’ Day
The annual rally and march to commemorate International Womens’ Day will be taking place in Toronto on March 3rd (see details below). This year’s theme will be “Reclaim the City: Good Jobs, Services, Dignity – Together we are Stronger” The rally will take place: Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:00am OISE (252 Bloor St W) The rally will be followed by … Read More
Algonquin Resistance to Assimilation: Barriere Lake Speaks in Hamilton
2:30-4:30pm Monday, March 5, 2012 Wentworth Lounge Join us for light refreshments and a talk by Michel Thusky, a community spokesperson from the Algonquin community of Barriere Lake Come hear about the long-standing resistance of Mitchikanibikok Inik, the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, to forced assimilation and cultural extinction. Michel Thusky, a spokesperson from the Algonquin community, will talk about community identity in the context of his … Read More
Union Night Out at the Bulldogs Game
There’s a special rate for union members to attend the game between The Hamilton Bulldogs & The Toronto Marlies Friday March 9, 2012 7:30pm $12 per ticket If you’re interested in attending please email Trevor Trotman at the Hamilton Bulldogs by noon on March 8th and let him know that you’re member of CUPE 3906.