The People’s Forum Hamiltonians Helping Hamilton “Community Teach-In” Join us for a day of presentations and workshops exploring the following topics : The OFL Report – Falling Behind: Ontario’s backslide into widening inequality, growing poverty and cuts to social programs The Government Austerity Agenda and What it Means for Our Communities Poverty and Community Well-Being The Hamilton Emerging Labour Market: … Read More
WE ARE WISCONSIN FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION
WE ARE WISCONSIN FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION Friday, October 12th, 2012 Workers Arts & Heritage Centre 51 Stuart St. Hamilton 7:30 PM Doors, Screening at 8:00PM Panel Discussion to follow Limited Seating (First Come, First Served) Admission by Donation Cash Bar
Gift Certificate Winners!
The draw winners (gift certificates for Fortinos!) from our lunches last week: Health Sciences TA: Jessica Kafka Postdoctoral Fellow: Songtao Yang Thanks to all those who came out and participated in our survey/draw – we’ll see the rest of you soon!
CUPE response to the restructuring plan of Ontario Universities
“…we are concerned with the Ontario Liberal government’s proposed restructuring plan of post- secondary education. This restructuring proposal ignores the real problems, most notably chronic underfunding and a lack of accountability by the post-secondary institutions.” Download and read the full document here: Strengthening Ontario’s Centers of Creativity, Innovation and Knowledge
Government Attacks Public Sector Workers
“The Protecting Public Services Act would, if passed: Restrain compensation for two years for unionized employees of the Broader Public Sector (BPS) and require employers to negotiate agreements that do not reduce services. Freeze earnings for two years for managers who are eligible for performance pay in the BPS, Ontario Public Service (OPS) and agencies so they would not earn … Read More
FREE LUNCH @ the Phoenix for Postdocs!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 25th, join other Mac postdocs and members of the CUPE 3906 executive for a free lunch at the Phoenix. Learn more about what your union can do for you. Let us know how we can serve you better. Meet other people from other departments or just enjoy a free lunch with your friends. When: Tuesday September 25th, … Read More
FREE LUNCH @ the Phoenix for Health Sciences TAs & RAs in lieu!
On September 24th, join your health science colleagues and members of the CUPE 3906 executive for a free lunch at the Phoenix. Learn more about your union. Let your executive know how we can serve you better. Meet other people from other FHS departments, or just enjoy a free lunch with your friends. When: Monday, September 24th, 12:00 pm – … Read More
Access to child care affects many CUPE members
Earlier this summer, the Ontario Liberal government announced its intention to undertake a three-year “modernization” initiative of the province’s piecemeal child care system. On June 27, Education Minister Laurel Broten released an online discussion paper called “Modernizing Child Care in Ontario”. The deadline to make submissions online is September 24, 2012, and individuals are encouraged to submit a responses online … Read More
The first issue of The Ally of 2012 is out
Click here to download this issue of The Ally This Issue Features: Unit 1 Benefits Improvement The Problem of Problems at Work Political Action Committee Facts CUPE 3906 Statement on the Oak Creek, WI Shooting
GMM Notice Aug 29 – Free Food and Door Prizes!
Our General Memberhsip Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 29th. Food will be served at 5pm and there will be a draw for prizes. The meeting will begin at 5:30pm. Location: Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning, room 2232. Agenda items include: Elections for the following positions: President Unit 2 Chief Steward Undergraduate Officer Trustee Notice for by-laws changes Debate … Read More