The single dental premium deduction for Sessional Faculty is scheduled for the October 23rd, 2020 pay. The deduction is $170, and it covers 12 months of single dental coverage. More details about the coverage (including how to submit a claim) are available here: https://cupe3906.org/sessionals-unit-2/unit-2-dental-coverage/ The deduction will appear clearly as a “CUPE Dental” deduction on your pay statement. Please note that … Read More
Update on McMaster’s efforts to exclude out-of-province TAs from the bargaining unit
We wish we had better news, but our policy grievance regarding the Employer’s efforts to exclude out-of-province TAs from the bargaining unit was recently denied at Step 3, thus blocking these TAs from accessing our dental plan, healthcare spending account, Gender Affirmation Fund, various worker protections, and more. We have referred the matter to arbitration and continue to work closely … Read More