Our Union has established a hardship fund for striking Unit 1 members (TAs and RAs in lieu). The purpose of the fund is to assist those people experiencing significant financial hardship because of the strike. To apply, you must be participating in the strike. Everyone will experience short-term financial implications of being on strike, but not everyone will experience hardship. … Read More
The Inspiring International Student of the Year Award Program (2022-2023)
Overview: The Inspiring International Student of the Year Award Program is implemented and overseen by CUPE 3906 and shall be given to international students who made notable, outstanding efforts to build the McMaster community. Value Two awards are available each worth $300. Eligibility: Any international student. This award is won only once. Application package The application consists of three documents … Read More
Update re/ Ratification of New Unit 2 Collective Agreement
Dear Sessionals, On October 27th, the University’s Board of Governors formally ratified the new CUPE Unit 2 Collective Agreement (the agreement that you ratified in July). As such, the new Collective Agreement is in full force and effect – a tentative draft version can be found here. The Union will have hard copies printed soon for members who need one. On the … Read More
CUPE 3906 Support OSBCU Education Workers
Since the summer, members of CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) have been in bargaining with the provincial government. The union, which belongs to 55,000 workers at primary and secondary schools and school boards across Ontario, has been fighting for a collective agreement that delivers some semblance of economic justice for severely underpaid educational workers, many of whom … Read More
Solidarity with CUPE School Board Workers!
Since the summer, members of CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions (OSBCU) have been in bargaining with the provincial government. The union, which belongs to 55,000 workers at primary and secondary schools and school boards across Ontario, has been fighting for a collective agreement that delivers some semblance of economic justice for severely underpaid educational workers, many of whom … Read More
CUPE 3906 Temporary Office Access Notice
Please note that there is ongoing construction outside of the front of our temporary office at 1046 King Street West in Hamilton. Our temporary office is open for regular office hours during the construction, although accessibility has been impacted due to the removal of parts of the sidewalk. Please note that members can still get in touch with us via email, and … Read More