“The Protecting Public Services Act would, if passed: Restrain compensation for two years for unionized employees of the Broader Public Sector (BPS) and require employers to negotiate agreements that do not reduce services. Freeze earnings for two years for managers who are eligible for performance pay in the BPS, Ontario Public Service (OPS) and agencies so they would not earn … Read More
Undergraduate TA Handbook is Ready
Good news for the undergraduate TAs (and RAs in lieu) of CUPE 3906. Our undergraduate TA handbook Undergraduate TA Handbook is finally prepared and ready for download. You can also stop by at the office and pick up a hard copy of the handbook.
FREE LUNCH @ the Phoenix for Postdocs!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 25th, join other Mac postdocs and members of the CUPE 3906 executive for a free lunch at the Phoenix. Learn more about what your union can do for you. Let us know how we can serve you better. Meet other people from other departments or just enjoy a free lunch with your friends. When: Tuesday September 25th, … Read More
FREE LUNCH @ the Phoenix for Health Sciences TAs & RAs in lieu!
On September 24th, join your health science colleagues and members of the CUPE 3906 executive for a free lunch at the Phoenix. Learn more about your union. Let your executive know how we can serve you better. Meet other people from other FHS departments, or just enjoy a free lunch with your friends. When: Monday, September 24th, 12:00 pm – … Read More
Access to child care affects many CUPE members
Earlier this summer, the Ontario Liberal government announced its intention to undertake a three-year “modernization” initiative of the province’s piecemeal child care system. On June 27, Education Minister Laurel Broten released an online discussion paper called “Modernizing Child Care in Ontario”. The deadline to make submissions online is September 24, 2012, and individuals are encouraged to submit a responses online … Read More
3rd Annual Tour of Struggle
Saturday, 15 Sept 2012 3:00pm meetup in the Student Centre (MUSC) lobby, near the Occupy McMaster site Join the Political Action Committee for an afternoon of introductions to social justice struggles in Hamilton around the privatization of the university, gentrification in the downtown core, precarious work, community policing, and more. Tour starts at 3pm and will end around 5pm at … Read More
Welcome Week Social Event!
Our first social event of the year is open to all CUPE 3906 members and their partners and will be held this Thursday (13 Sept), 8pm-midnight at the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre. Cash bar with alcoholic beverages, and free non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be provided. Also music and hopefully lots of dancing! Transportation to MacNab bus terminal will … Read More
The first issue of The Ally of 2012 is out
Click here to download this issue of The Ally This Issue Features: Unit 1 Benefits Improvement The Problem of Problems at Work Political Action Committee Facts CUPE 3906 Statement on the Oak Creek, WI Shooting
Lunchtime Workshop for International Members
Dear international members, Grazyna Drzazga, a PhD student in linguistics, has kindly offered to hold an extended version of her “Teaching in a Different Language” workshop. The description of this workshop is as follows: Teaching in a Different Language Communication breakdown due to limited vocabulary is one of the biggest fears of international graduate students and teaching assistants. This workshop … Read More