Here is a detailed update after the first two meetings with the University’s negotiating team last week. As you will see, the two sides have found some agreement on a number of smaller, procedural (or “housekeeping”) issues but remain far apart with respect to the priorities that our members have identified. We are in a recess right now and will … Read More
Unit 2 Bargaining- Now Underway
This is it! Bargaining began this week! Your duly-elected Bargaining Team has been working hard over the last several weeks to put together a package of proposals that reflects your priorities as a membership. On Wednesday and Thursday of this past week, we had our first chance to present those proposals in person to the university’s negotiators. You’re going to … Read More
Unit 2 Bargaining- Now Underway
This is it! Unit 2 bargaining began yesterday and continues today! Your duly-elected Bargaining Team has been working hard over the last several weeks to put together a package of proposals that reflects your priorities as a membership. This morning, we’ll have our first chance to present those proposals in person to the university’s negotiators. You’re going to continue to … Read More
Bargaining Support Team Now In Action!
We would first like to thank the Sessional Faculty who attended the Unit 2 Bargaining Support Luncheon yesterday – it was a chance to discuss the role of Bargaining Support as presented by the President, Graham Baker, and to meet the Bargaining Team, including the two Staff Reps, who graciously took time away from their busy bargaining schedule and joined … Read More
General Membership Meeting- July 17th at noon
The Union’s most significant decisions are made by Union members at General Membership Meetings (GMMs). All CUPE 3906 members of all 3 units (TAs and RAs in lieu, Sessional Faculty, Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows) can attend regular GMMs and get involved in the Union’s decision making processes. Our next GMM will be held on Monday, July 17th at noon in Kenneth Taylor Hall … Read More
Bargaining Support–Free Luncheon July 11th!
Dear Unit 2 (Sessional Faculty and Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty), We would like to extend an invitation to you for a Special (Free) Union Luncheon on Tuesday, July 11th at Noon at the Phoenix so as to set up the Bargaining Support Committee for this round of Unit 2 negotiations. At this luncheon meeting, two co-chairs of the Bargaining … Read More