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We are sad to inform you of an unfortunate situation that is delaying Winter 2021 Sessional Faculty and Hourly-Rated Sessional Music Faculty (Unit 2) members’ ability to access dental coverage this term. Due to pandemic quarantine measures, the dental deduction and enrollment for Unit 2 members who did not teach in the Fall 2020 term has been delayed until later in March.  … Read More

**Given that we are not tax professionals, this is for informational purposes only. We strongly advise you to consult a tax professional for any specific questions. Nothing contained here should be seen as ‘advice.’ If you’re questions about are labour law, we can help. For tax law questions, we urge you to consult a professional in that field** We wanted … Read More

Are you an international CUPE 3906 member who would like to help ensure that the needs of international workers at McMaster get the attention they deserve? Perhaps you are more interested in fostering a sense of community among your fellow international members? If so, you should join our International Committee! It requires very little commitment, typically about 2 hours or … Read More

The Fund has also been expanded to include research journal subscriptions, leadership development courses, and language courses, on top of the already expansive list of eligible expenses. Applications are being accepted electronically until further notice. Remember to combine your materials into a single document and then submit it to your Benefits Officer via email: benefits@cupe3906.org. For more information on the Unit 3 … Read More

Based on gains secured during our last round of collective bargaining, your Benefits Committee has voted to expand your HCSA entitlement. These gains could not have been secured without your support and mobilization during the bargaining process. Members of CUPE 3906 Unit 2 (Sessional Faculty and Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty working at McMaster University) may now submit up to $500 in eligible expenses, … Read More

We’re reaching out to ask for your help in fundraising for Chantelle Krupka and Michael Headley. Chantelle and Michael survived a violent police attack at the hands of Peel Regional Police and have been on the frontlines fighting against police brutality ever since.  On May 10, 2020, Mother’s Day, Chantelle and Michael — who were both unarmed and several feet … Read More

View this email in your browser Click HERE to register in advance for our next GMM, happening Thursday, February 25 at 12 PM! Dear Members, CUPE 3906’s next General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 25, from 12 PM to 2 PM. Any members wishing to present pre-written motions should provide theirs via email to president@cupe3906.org by Wednesday, February 24. As always, pre-registration will … Read More

The Mike Skinner Award is a member-mandated award offered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3906 on an annual basis. Its title honours long-time labour activist and former CUPE 3906 Staff Member Mike Skinner. The recipient of the Mike Skinner Award may have been involved in the following possible issues over the course of their time with CUPE … Read More

CUPE 3906 ANNOUNCES THE 15th ANNUAL MIKE SKINNER AWARD The Mike Skinner Activist Award is a member-mandated award offered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3906 on an annual basis. Its title honours long-time labour activist and former CUPE 3906 Staff Member Mike Skinner. CUPE 3906 represents roughly 3 3000 precarious academic workers employed as Teaching Assistants, Research … Read More