The CUPE executive, thanks largely to the hard work of Darko (our International Officer) and Ulduz (our former Unit 3 Chief Steward), has developed a helpful Welcome Guide for international members. We think it will be useful in orienting newcomers to McMaster and to Hamilton more broadly. It can be read on-line here.
Unit 1 (TAs/RAs in lieu) Dental Information Update 2015-16
Information for Unit 1 dental benefits, including eligibility, updated premium rates, opt-out provisions, family coverage information, and deadlines is now posted on-line. The 2015-16 rate for single coverage is $12.43/mth, while family coverage is $77.19/mth. The opt-out and family enrollment deadline is Wednesday, September 9th at 4:00 p.m. This is a firm deadline. Please note if you are opting-out or … Read More
Unit 1 Dental Update: 2015-16 coverage and eligibility
Please note that we are in the process of updating our Unit 1 dental forms for the 2015-16. The reason for the delay is that the Employer informed us in July that they planned to take 100% of the dental premiums (12 months worth of premiums) off of the first paycheque in September. At our July General Membership Meeting, the … Read More
Reminder: New Faculty Workshop
New sessionals (this includes anyone who has been employed for 3 years or less as a sessional) are invited to a New Faculty Welcome on August 27th at the Faculty Club. The event begins at 8:30 and ends after a complementary lunch. CUPE Local 3906 and the McMaster Institute for Innovation & Excellence in Teaching & Learning (MIIETL) are also … Read More
2015 McMaster Teaching and Learning Forum
The 2015 McMaster Teaching and Learning Forum date and sessions have been announced. Join us in MCDL 3023 on Thursday September 3rd from 9:30 to 10:20 or 10:30 to 11:20 for a session entitled “Knowing your rights, benefits and obligations as a CUPE 3906 member” For more information, please see: http://miietl.mcmaster.ca/site/teaching-learning-forum/
Pay Period Change for Unit 2 Members (Sessionals)
Attention Unit 2 members: The university is now paying a 3.0 unit course over 8 pay periods, instead of 7. This is allowed under the terms of the collective agreement, and has no impact on those teaching 6.0 unit courses (who are paid over 16 pay periods, 8 per term). What this means for Unit 2 members teaching 3.0 unit … Read More
New Faculty Workshop
New sessionals (this includes anyone who has been employed for 3 years or less as a sessional) are invited to a New Faculty Welcome on August 27th at the Faculty Club. The event begins at 8:30 and ends after a complementary lunch. CUPE Local 3906 and the McMaster Institute for Innovation & Excellence in Teaching & Learning (MIIETL) are also … Read More