Changes to Unit 2 (Sessionals) Professional Development Fund

Brad WalchukNews, Unit 2

On June 29th an SGMM was held in order to discuss and update the Professional Development Fund (PDF) for Unit 2. We had a productive discussion and my proposal was accepted with a few important amendments. Only Unit 2 members were eligible to vote at this meeting. Below is a summary of key results from the meeting: The PDF will … Read More

Stop the cuts to graduate mental health services!

Evan JohnstonNews

Dear CUPE 3906 members, On March 31, graduate students voted overwhelmingly to reject the administration’s proposed supplementary fee protocol, which was presented and debated at the Graduate Student Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The proposed protocol — lobbied for on behalf of the administration by the Associate Vice-President and Dean of Students, Sean Van Koughnett — was advertised as providing … Read More

CUPE Social Event : International Women’s Day March 6 @ 12 noon

Communication OfficerEquity, General, News

Dear Members The Equity Action Committee of CUPE 3906 is inviting you to a drop-in social event March 6, 12-4 pm, in KTH B111, in honour of the celebrations and struggles of International Women’s Day (March 8th), women and trans* workers everywhere, and in solidarity with IWD organizing on and off campus that week. Light refreshments–including vegan/gluten-free cake–will be provided. … Read More

CUPE 3906 TA/RA award – 2015

Communication OfficerGeneral, News, Unit 1

Dear members, CUPE 3906 is pleased to announce their 2015 Annual TA/RA awards. Students, employment supervisors or other TAs are encouraged to nominate Teaching or Research Assistants for the award. There will be a total six awards given, one for each faculty. The nomination form is available HERE and/or at your departmental office. Please submit nomination forms to the CUPE 3906 office … Read More

Challenges Facing International Students: Panel Discussion

Mary Ellen CampbellEquity, General, International, News

Dear members, Are you having a hard time with skyrocketing tuition fees? Inaccessible and expensive healthcare? Tightening immigration process? You are not alone! Let`s make your voice heard! CUPE 3906 and Canadian Federation of Students Ontario invite you to our panel discussion and brainstorming session. Details: 29th of April, Tuesday at 5.00pm in AN Bourns Science Building (ABB) 273 Free food will be … Read More

TA Awards Winners

Communication OfficerGeneral, News, Postings, Unit 1, Unit 1

Dear Members We have received many nominations.  Our TA awards committee has reviewed submissions according to a careful set of criteria. The winners are, Beverlee Buzon (Health Sciences) Rashin Alizadeh (Social Sciences) Ray Ng (Science) Alicia Giansante (Humanities) Brandon Karchewski (Engineering) Stephen Gagne  (Business) Many congratulations to our TA awards winners. CUPE 3906

Joint meeting for Hamilton members regarding Hudak

Mary Ellen CampbellEvents, General, News

Please join us this Thursday, April 10th, at Liauna Station  in downtown Hamilton for this very important all unions/all locals meeting regarding Ontario Conservative Party leader Tim Hudak’s propsed regressive attacks on your rights that will set back the clock on wages, representation and health and safety! For more information, or to RSVP, please visit: http://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014.04.10-Reg.Mtg-HamiltonFlyer1.pdf and: http://ofl.ca/index.php/campaigns/rightsatwork/ All members are welcome! … Read More

Announcing the CUPE 3906 2014 Teaching Assistant Awards!

Mary Ellen CampbellGeneral, News, Unit 1

Dear members of the McMaster community, CUPE 3906 is pleased to announce their second annual TA/RA awards. Students, employment supervisors or other TAs are encouraged to nominate Teaching or Research Assistants for the award. There will be a total six awards given, one for each faculty. The nomination form is available HERE and/or at your departmental office. Please submit nomination forms to … Read More