Invitation to Participate in a Study on the Effects of the Fall Break

Brad WalchukGeneral

  McMaster has a new full-week fall break this year which has been introduced to help undergraduate students decrease their stress levels and manage their academic workload. A team of researchers is studying whether these goals are met, and how the Fall Break affects the wider university community. Specifically, they are interested in how the new fall break influences the … Read More

Unit 2 (Sessionals) Professional Development Fund Deadline

Brad WalchukGeneral

This term’s Professional Development Fund (PDF) application deadline is December 8th, 2015. Please drop off your application to the CUPE office (KTH B111) by the deadline. More information about the fund, including ineligible items and the submission form, can be found here.

Happy Birthday MOSAIC

Brad WalchukGeneral

We’re sure that you’ve all heard of MOSAIC, the university’s new multi-million dollar online interface. We’re also fairly sure that you’ve experienced at least one (but probably more) complaints with MOSAIC.  You may not have realized though that MOSAIC recently turned one year old. We figured what better way to mark this monument failure than by throwing MOSAIC a birthday … Read More

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Brad WalchukGeneral

December 6th marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is both a day for remembering and honouring and a call for action against the ongoing and widespread violence experienced by women in Canadian society. In the spirit of solidarity and with a call for men to act against all forms of gender based violence, … Read More

International Committee Social Night

Brad WalchukGeneral

Unfortunately the CUPE 3906 International Committee event “Take your stress out” this Friday is postponed for Monday, December 7th @ 5:00 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience. We would be happy to see you all on that Monday at 5 in JHE-328 (lounge room). Why? Beside eating delicious pizza, talking about issues that bother us as TA/RAs, and play some … Read More

CUPE 3906 is hiring two member mobilizers

Brad WalchukGeneral

Mobilizer Position: CUPE 3906   Title:                                     Member Mobilizer Responsible to:                   Staff Supervisors, CUPE 3906 Location:                              McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Employment Basis:  … Read More

CUPE 3906 Fall Social

Brad WalchukGeneral

Come join us at our annual fall social, taking place at the Staircase Theatre (27 Dundurn St. North, at Main) on Thursday October 29th at 8 p.m. The first 90 members get free drink!  Come in your halloween costume (or not) and get to know some of your co-workers and CUPE executive members.  They’ll be karaoke and fun games for … Read More

Labour Studies Film Series: Pride

Brad WalchukGeneral

​Join us for the screening of Pride! on Oct 22nd, 6-8pm Pride is a comedy about LGBT activists who supported the struggle of British miners during their strike in 1983-4. To watch the Trailer visit: click here MDCL 3020 October 22, 2015 6-8pm Free Admission Snacks Provided

Hike for International Grad Students and TAs

Brad WalchukGeneral

Dear Internationals, Your CUPE 3906 International Committee (ICM) and iGSA (International Graduate Students Association) are pleased to invite you for the hiking event to COOTES PARADISE behind McMaster University. There are three trails and additional information can be found in the following link: http://www.mcmaster.ca/nature/areas/cootes_south.html WHEN: Friday, October 23rd TIME: 4 pm WHERE: In front of McMaster Gym and going form … Read More