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July 31st,  12PM,  GH 111 (McMaster Council Chambers) Following the tabling of Bill 124, McMaster has offered Teaching Assistants (and RA’s in lieu) and Post-Doctoral Fellows contracts that would amount to pay cuts. What is Bill 124? How will it affect us at McMaster? And, most importantly – How will we respond? Join us for this Emergency Town Hall Lunch Included Cost … Read More

University workers across the province are under attack by the Ford government. Your OUWCC leadership is working closely with CUPE Ontario and CUPE National to defend good jobs and quality post-secondary education. Knowledge is power. That is why we are providing you with an update so every CUPE university worker has information about where we are right now, and what … Read More

Dear Sessionals, If you are a Sessional Faculty Member teaching for the first time this academic year in the Summer 2019 term, this message applies to you. New Sessional Faculty Members who are began their teaching for the 2018-2019 academic year in June 2019 are able to make changes to their CUPE 3906 dental coverage until July 25, 2019. To enroll family members at a cost of $853.72 per family, please fill out the forms available on this link and … Read More

For decades in Canada, governments were the most important funders of post-secondary education. But over the past 30 years, that has changed. To make up for the shortfall in revenue following funding cuts, universities and colleges have increased tuition fees for students. Over the past 30 years, tuition fees for undergraduates have doubled, even after accounting for inflation. But tuition fees aren’t … Read More

The Ontario University Workers’ Coordinating Committee (OUWCC) is comprised of CUPE Locals across Ontario Universities, representing both academic workers and support staff. CLICK HERE to view the OUWCC’s important statement on Bill 124. La version française du document est disponible içi.

Wednesday, July 24 | BSB 119 12:00PM Open to all Members! Lunch Provided (Vegan and Halal Options Available) Childcare Reimbursement Available Draw for Grocery Gift Card! Let your Voice be Heard! On the Agenda: Announcement of changes to Bylaws Bargaining Updates Donation Requests Information on upcoming Town Hall Meeting concerning Bill 124 Election of Delegates to CUPE National Convention “Labor Unions … Read More

Your Unit 1 bargaining team had spent quite a few days in June bargaining with McMaster. At the moment, the Employer appears committed to severely limiting improvements to our contract based on the prospect of Doug Ford’s Bill 124. Given the pressure we are facing from the Employer’s Bargaining Team, McMaster’s Board of Governors, and the provincial government, we need your support now … Read More