Announcement from the Benefits Committee re: technology claims

Brad WalchukUncategorized

The Benefits Committee met during the last week of August and reviewed many U2 applications. The Committee decided not to renew technology funds unless the employer is willing to pay. There are many members who continuously request technology reimbursement for online teaching, and while the U2 Bargaining Team did try to incorporate a technology fund into the collective agreement that is currently under negotiation, … Read More

Unit 2 Social and Bargaining Support Meeting

Brad WalchukUncategorized

Drop by on Zoom on Monday, September 21, at 6:00 pm for some U2-specific updates from CUPE 3906. We’ll walk you through aspects of the collective agreement currently under negotiation, and discuss your rights and benefits as sessionals and hourly-paid music faculty. A brief update will be provided about what’s been going on in collective bargaining following our President’s message to members on August … Read More

Update on the Employer’s efforts to exclude out-of-province TAs

Brad WalchukUncategorized

We continue to pursue legal recourse for those TAs and RAs (in lieu of TAs) who are working out-of-province and are therefore being excluded from the Union by the Employer. It is important to note that TAs and RAs (in lieu of TAs) who are working out-of-province should not decline any work they wish to take because of this ongoing … Read More

Committee Meeting Updates

Brad WalchukUncategorized

The Political Action Committee will be meeting via Zoom on Thursday, September 24th, at 2:00 pm to discuss causes and events for donations, and other ideas for the upcoming year. Any and all CUPE 3906 members are welcome to join as we’re always looking for member-driven input and direction for our work. The Committee is also looking for two new co-Chairs for … Read More