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
Increase to UHIP Rebate for members paying UHIP fees (now $250)
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
Increase to Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) for Unit 3 members
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
Face coverings required on campus
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
Teaching during the pandemic
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.
Recruiting Unit 2 Stewards!
We are looking for any Unit 2 Members who may be interested in representing and advancing the interests of their fellow sessional instructors at the department level! Sign up for the compensation (honouraria) and the satisfaction of standing together in precarious employment. Contact Sylvia at chiefsteward_sessionals@cupe3906.org! For more details about becoming a Steward, have a look at our new recruitment flyer.