As you might be aware, CUPE 3906 has bargained a comprehensive dental plan for Sessional Faculty (and their dependents) that offers 100% reimbursement on many procedures and provides up to $1000 per calendar year in coverage (or $2000 for those who enroll in family coverage). Information about specific details, costs, exceptions, and processes can be found here: https://cupe3906.org/sessionals-unit-2/unit-2-dental-coverage/ and full details … Read More
The CUPE 3906 Potluck Picnic
We are all part of the union: we work together and share together, and in that spirit we are organizing a Park Potluck Picnic party! The party will take place on Tuesday October 3rd, as part of the CUPE 3906 Week of Welcome (October 2-6). Location: Alexander Park, in the Ainslie Wood neighbourhood just south of campus. Sign up now to … Read More
September General Membership Meeting – Sept 20th at 2 pm (online)
CUPE 3906 will be hosting it’s first General Membership Meeting, or GMM, of the new academic year on Wednesday, September 20th at 2 p.m. Due to scheduling and room availability on campus (which is especially busy this time of year) the meeting will be in an on-line only format. We expect to be back with hybrid meetings for our October … Read More
NEW Postdoc Benefits and Entitlements as September 1, 2023
Dear Postdocs, We wanted to remind you about important changes to your entitlement under the collective agreement that came into effect today (September 1, 2023). These improvements were the direct result of the support that the bargaining team received from postdocs during our most recent round of collective bargaining. Effective September 1, 2023, the minimum salary increases from $40,000 per year to … Read More