Dear CUPE 3906 members, On March 31, graduate students voted overwhelmingly to reject the administration’s proposed supplementary fee protocol, which was presented and debated at the Graduate Student Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The proposed protocol — lobbied for on behalf of the administration by the Associate Vice-President and Dean of Students, Sean Van Koughnett — was advertised as providing … Read More
Unit 2 Professional Development Fund Applications
The Unit 2 Professional Development Fund (PDF) applications will be adjudicated by the benefits committee on May 19th and cheques will be processed shortly thereafter. We apologize for the delay and any inconvenience that this may cause.
April 28th- Day of Mourning
Every year, around the world, unions mark the International Day of Mourning on April 28 to honour workers killed or injured on the job. It’s an important date for the labour movement: we remember those workers we’ve lost, and fight for better standards for today’s workers. In 2014, six CUPE members lost their lives, and just four months into 2015 already … Read More
CUPE 3906 Speakers Series: Nora Loreto
Nora Loreto is a writer, musician and activist based in Québec City. She is the author of From Demonized to Organized: Building the New Union Movement and is the editor of the rabble.ca series Up! Canadian Labour Rising. The event will take place at 5:30pm on Monday, April 20. The event will be held in MUSC 313 . Nora … Read More
Road to Justice Exhibit at Hamilton City Hall
The Access & Equity Office at City Hall is presenting the “Road to Justice” exhibit, which will be displayed at City Hall from April 1 – 30. This exhibit details the legislated racism experienced by the Chinese community in Canada. On Friday, April 24, 2015, we will be hosting two educational workshop sessions from 10 – 11 a.m. and from … Read More
CUPE 3906 Executive for 2015-16
Here is your executive committee for CUPE Local 3906 for the 2015-16 year. Some new faces are joining an experienced executive to continue to provide close to 3 500 members with excellent service, advocacy and representation. We’re also proud of the diversity on our executive committee. President- Evan Johnston Vice President- Rebecca Collins-Nelsen Vice President External- Ryan Sparrow Secretary Treasurer- … Read More
Congratulations to Ismael Traore- Winner of Mike Skinner Activist Award for 2014-15
Congratulations to Ismael Traore, a Unit 2 (sessional faculty member) in Sociology, and the winner of the 2014-15 Mike Skinner Activist Award. The award is given annually to a CUPE 3906 member who displays progressive activism on social justice issues in the broader community, and is named after Mike Skinner, a former long-time staff representative with Local 3906. Ismael has … Read More
Congratulations to 2014-15 TA/RA Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2014-15 Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant Award winners: Duha Al-Sajee (Health Sciences), Ali Mohammad Rabea (Engineering), Madeline Mant (Social Sciences), Sepideh Ebrahimi (DeGroote School of Business), and Natashya Wall (Science). Thanks for all of the hard-work and dedication to your students. These awards are determined based on nominations from both students and the professors that our TAs work for. … Read More