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Dental opt-out forms and family dental enrollment forms for Sessional Faculty and Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty (Unit 2 members) for the 2020-2021 academic year are now available on our site.  The deadline to submit Unit 2 change of coverage forms is October 2nd, 2020.  Due to the office closure caused by the pandemic, please email a clear copy of … Read More

Dental opt-out forms and family dental enrollment forms for the 2020-2021 academic year are now available on our site.  The deadline to submit Unit 1 change of coverage forms is September 25th, 2020.  Due to the office closure caused by the pandemic, please email a clear copy of your forms to administrator@cupe3906.org. PLEASE CLICK HERE for important information about opting-out … Read More

We just wanted to share this link for the Employment reimbursement policy for work expenses. https://financial-affairs.mcmaster.ca/app/uploads/2020/04/reimbursing-remote-expenses-pandemic-2020.pdf Employees–including TAs–can make use of this.  It can cover some internet expenses for those who are forced to work from home (like most of our members).  It also can be used by the members who have found themselves ousted from the union by the … Read More

We can now confirm that multiple departments at McMaster University (the Employer) intend to exclude all Teaching Assistants working outside the province of Ontario (but elsewhere in Canada) from the bargaining unit. Practically speaking, this means stripping out-of-province TAs of the rights, privileges, and protections afforded by their membership with CUPE 3906, and we have every reason to believe this … Read More

On August 13th, 2020, the General Membership of CUPE 3906 endorsed the following statement calling on McMaster University to adopt an action plan to address anti-blackness and other forms of racism on campus. Full Statement PDF    

We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our international members who participated in last week’s art and music competition. The Committee was highly impressed by all submissions, and after much deliberation, decided on the following 1st and 2nd place winners for each category: VISUAL ART 1st place: Romina Kazemivala  PhD student, Electrical and Computer Engineering 2nd place: … Read More

Thanks to your support during our contract negotiations this past fall, we have been able to increase the amount of money in our UHIP Rebate program for Unit 1 members who pay UHIP fees. If you have already received $200 in UHIP rebates this academic year, you can now apply to receive an additional $50.  If you have not received any UHIP rebates … Read More

Thanks to your support during our contract negotiations this past fall, we have been able to increase the amount of money in our Unit 3 HCSA. If you have already claimed $250 from our Unit 3 HCSA this academic year (i.e., September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020), you can now claim an additional $50 for eligible expenses incurred on or after January 1, … Read More

You might have noticed on the McMaster Daily news that all employees, students, and visitors on campus will be required to wear masks or face coverings inside campus buildings as July 14. Read the full statement here. The Union has been informed that, if you do not have a mask, you will be directed to a station to obtain one. The Employer will … Read More

What about all your questions about teaching during the pandemic, with virtually all instructional activities moving online? Or, perhaps you have questions about the phased re-opening of campus? We can help! Your Chief Steward has added a new section to our website that includes recent updates about teaching during the pandemic. Please take a look and follow up by emailing Sylvia at chiefsteward_sessionals@cupe3906.org.