Unions Make Lives Better for Young Workers

Brad WalchukNews

We’re proud that the majority of our membership is under 30.  We’re also proud to contribute to higher wages for our members and their communities.  

Unit 3 (Post Doctoral Fellows) Dental Premiums for the 2013-2014 Academic Year

Mary Ellen CampbellBenefits, News

Dear Unit 3 Members, The new dental premiums have been calculated for the 2013-2014 academic year. The new premium deductions for members are: Single Coverage: $4.00 monthly Family Coverage: $62.93 monthly These premiums are deducted off of your paycheques every month.  The premium cost for members is less this academic year thanks to gains we made in the last round … Read More

2013 Mike Skinner Activist Award Winner

Brad WalchukEquity, General, News

Congratulations to Sharlee Reimer, a long-time member employed in English and Cultural Studies.  Sharlee is the winner of the 2013 Mike Skinner Activist Award, an annual award presented by CUPE 3906 for dedication to progressive activism in the Hamilton Community.  Sharlee has played an important role in Hamilton’s LGBTQ community and the LGBTQ community at McMaster.  She is pictured with … Read More

New Job Postings: Sessional Faculty Positions

Mary Ellen CampbellGeneral, News

Dear Members, Please check out the job postings for Sessional Faculty positions in the departments of Economics, Communications, Sociology and Civil Engineering.  You can find the postings on the Unit 2 Job Postings Link!

Unit 1 Important Information About Opting Out of Dental Coverage and Enrolling in Family Dental Coverage for the 2014-2015 Academic Year

Mary Ellen CampbellBenefits, General, News, Unit 1

Dear Members, RE: Important information about Opting-Out of Dental Coverage or Enrolling in Family Dental Coverage for the 2014-2015 academic year *This message contains information about important opt-out and enrollment deadlines.  Please note that the deadlines may require your immediate attention and action.  The information below is available in an official letter in PDF format HERE * Unit 1 members (Teaching … Read More