Post Archive by Month

PDF Version

For CUPE 3906 Members   ** April 22nd CERB Update**   Union Business (Office Closure / Benefits claims, etc.) Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) & EI Info and Resources UNIT 1 (TA/RA in lieu) Work UNIT 2 (Sessional Instructor) Work MELD Sessional Instructor Work UNIT 3 (Postdoctoral Fellow) Work McMaster University’s CUPE Member FAQ Page A Compelling Essay about Putting … Read More

Please see below for some more insights and resources that have been made available over the past few days. Topics include:1. Alternate Duties and Your Right to (Paid) Applicable Training 2. Advice Regarding Online Courses, from an Experienced Online Instructor 3. Useful “FAQ” Link from Employee/Labour Relations 4. In-Person Office Hours 5. General Concerns 1. Department Heads and Supervisors are … Read More

The Employer has posted CUPE 3906 Member-specific updates regarding McMaster’s COVID-19 response  in a “Frequently Asked Question” style.  Please click here to visit the update. As always, please contact the Union (staff@cupe3906.org or mecampbell@cupe3906.org) if you have any questions.

Dear MELD Sessionals, By now, we assume that you’re already aware of the cancellation of classes and exams, and we hope that you’ve ready our recent message sent to all sessional faculty. We’re sending this as a MELD-specific follow-up. At this point, we’re unsure how the program plans on proceeding with the remainder of the academic year. We have reached … Read More

Dear Postdocs, By now, you’re likely aware of McMaster’s decision to cancel classes. Specifically, McMaster has determined that all in-person classes for undergraduate and graduate students will end at the end of the day Friday March 13th and that no in-person exams will be held at the end of this term. We applaud McMaster for the decision to put the safety of … Read More

Dear Sessionals, By now, you’re likely aware of McMaster’s decision to cancel classes. Specifically, McMaster has determined that all in-person classes for undergraduate and graduate students will end at the end of the day Friday March 13th and that no in-person exams will be held at the end of this term. We applaud McMaster for the decision to put the safety of … Read More

By now, you’re likely aware of McMaster’s decision to cancel classes. Specifically, McMaster has determined that all in-person classes for undergraduate and graduate students will end at the end of day Friday March 13th and that no in-person exams will be held at the end of this term. We applaud McMaster for the decision to put the safety of students and staff … Read More

Dear Members, As you may have heard, McMaster has just announced the suspension of all in-person classes effective the end of the day, March 13th.  We are currently in communication with the University to get clarity on what this means for TAs, Sessionals, and Postdocs. Members will experience NO disruptions of pay. Please watch for updates from us, McMaster, and your departments, … Read More

Due to popular demand our local has ran out of REGULAR size menstrual cups!!! We still have a limited number of size LARGE (made specifically for those who have given birth) menstrual cups. The Women’s and Equity committee remain committed to their campaign tackling period poverty and will be requesting additional funding in the next GMM (April 2020). Due to the … Read More