Unit 3 (Postdocs) Bargaining Update #5

Brad WalchukUncategorized

HAMILTON, ON — After a summer away from the bargaining table, the CUPE 3906 Unit 3 Bargaining Team met face-to-face with the Employer’s Bargaining Team on August 20th. We have continued to make progress on non-monetary items, and are beginning to see some movement on issues such as the base salary. We secured modest gains on items such as the grievance … Read More

Welcome Back Event- September 3rd at 5:30

Brad WalchukUncategorized

As in past years, CUPE 3906’s International Committee has organized a Welcome Event for existing and new Unit 1 members (TAs and RAs in-lieu). This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, September 3, at 5:30 PM in ABB 273. While the main goal of the Welcome Event is to have fun with fellow members over some dinner, it is also … Read More

Unit 1- Bargaining Bulletin #2

Brad WalchukUncategorized

Bargaining Bulletin #2 CUPE 3906 Unit 1: TAs and RAs in-lieu UPDATE ON NEGOTIATIONS After a summer away from the bargaining table, your Union met with employer representatives from McMaster on August 21 and 22. While we made progress on some smaller issues, often involving day-to-day labour relations issues, no progress was made on larger items that you identified as … Read More