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We’ve been hearing many questions and concerns from members regarding the back-to-campus protocols that are in place (and, in many cases, that are absent). The Union has a number of health and safety related questions in light of the return-to-work in the midst of the pandemic that we posed to Human Resources. The question are below, with the topic bolded, … Read More

As you may have read via MacDailyNews or in an email sent by McMaster: McMaster’s Vaccination Policy requires that all faculty and staff upload their proof of vaccination by October 17th, 2021 at 11:59pm. This requirement applies to everyone, including those who may currently be working remotely. After this date, if you have not provided proof of vaccination or received … Read More

Stewards hold one of the most important positions in our Union, they are our eyes and ears in every department and are vital to inform both their departments and the rest of the Union about what is going on. We are constantly looking for more motivated people to fulfill this role. If you want to do this crucial service to your fellow … Read More

Newer, better CUPE 3906 face masks have arrived! These ones have adjustable ear loops and a metal nose insert to help keep your glasses from fogging up. Supplies are somewhat limited, so if you’d like to receive one from the union, please fill out the request form here.

Our staff has elaborated a great guide for vaccine questions! It can be viewed by clicking on this link: https://cupe3906.org/2021/09/14/mandatory-vaccination-your-rights-and-mandatory-covid-vaccination-policies/ (a PDF version is available for download at the bottom of the page) In related news, CUPE Ontario recently held a Vaccination Policies Town Hall with experts discussing the appropriate policies, law and medical data. If you were unable to … Read More

The following information is for members of CUPE 3906 Unit 1 (Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants in lieu of Teaching Assistants) holding undergraduate degrees (i.e, “Classification ‘A’”). Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants (in lieu of TAs) who hold undergraduate degrees are automatically enrolled in CUPE Local 3906’s employee dental plan with single coverage for the entire 2021-2022 academic year. For more information about the plan, please visit https://cupe3906.org/tas-unit-1/dental-plan/.  We recommend that all Classification … Read More

Many thanks to the thousands of you who joined CUPE Ontario for yesterday’s Vaccination Policies Town Hall. If you were unable to attend or want to re-watch the webinar, the relevant links can be found below or at http://www.cupe.on.ca/vaccinepolicyinfo/

McMaster University has mandated all employees to be vaccinated by September, 2021 (or undergo regular negative testing). By October 18th, all employees will need to be double-vaccinated. Employees with medical or religious exemptions are protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, up to the point of “undue hardship” for employers. Employees without those medical or religious exemptions are expected to … Read More

CUPE Local 3906 was happy to provide support to help offset the costs of producing Unsheltered: The Zine. UNSHELTERED the zine is a community art project featuring the stories of unhoused women and gender-diverse folks living outside of Hamilton’s shelter system. The September 2021 issue features art from folks who currently and/or previously sleep rough, live in encampments, or access … Read More

TAs/RAs in lieu: if you haven’t seen your completed PAID TA training reflected in MOSAIC, it can take up to 2 business days. If, after that, you still don’t see it, you can click on the link provided in the FAQ (below) to submit a “ticket” to UTS. Here’s a link to the FAQ: Mosaic-TA-Training-Module-FAQs_FINAL.pdf (mcmaster.ca)