We have learned that McMaster’s new Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy is now on-line, and will become effective on July 1st, 2015. CUPE provided input throughout the consultation process. The full policy can be found here.
Update on Gender Neutral Washrooms
We met with the Employer (again) yesterday about gender neutral washrooms on campus. There are three confirmed locations: one in Univ. Hall and two in CNH. It took close to two weeks to receive confirmation on this. We feel that more are needed on campus to be inclusive of our transgendered community. CUPE is developing a policy that we hope … Read More
CUPE Statement on TA Evaluations
Dear Members, It is our understanding that there has been a recent interest from several Teaching Assistants to receive official feedback in the form of teaching evaluations. We understand that some of you would appreciate having this information for professional development purposes and for the purposes of creating teaching dossiers. CUPE has, and does, support the practice of TAs administering … Read More
Computers No Longer Eligible for Unit 2 Professional Development Fund (as of Sept. 1, 2015)
Our benefits committee wanted to inform you that as of September 1 (the beginning of our fall adjudication period), computer hardware will not be considered an eligible expense for our Unit 2 Professional Development Fund. Read more here. If you have questions, please e-mail: benefits@cupe3906.org
Screening of PRIDE at Workers Arts and Heritage Centre
Join us at the museum on Wednesday, June 17th at 8 pm for a FREE screening of the rousing and critically-acclaimed Pride: The Movie! Refreshments will be provided. This screening is co-presented by the Workers Arts & Heritage Centre and the Hamilton and District Labour Council in celebration of pride hamilton 2015. PRIDE is inspired by an extraordinary true story. … Read More
CUPE Local 3906 Delegates at CUPE Ontario 2015 Convention
Six members of our local were elected to serve as delegates at the CUPE Ontario 2015 convention. For five of the six, it was their first CUPE Ontario convention. Here’s a picture of three of delegates (Evan, Angie and Ryan), along with other young workers (30 and younger) at the microphone speaking on a resolution.