Dear Members, Please check out the job postings for Sessional Faculty positions in the departments of Economics, Communications, Sociology and Civil Engineering. You can find the postings on the Unit 2 Job Postings Link!
Unit 1 Important Information About Opting Out of Dental Coverage and Enrolling in Family Dental Coverage for the 2014-2015 Academic Year
Dear Members, RE: Important information about Opting-Out of Dental Coverage or Enrolling in Family Dental Coverage for the 2014-2015 academic year *This message contains information about important opt-out and enrollment deadlines. Please note that the deadlines may require your immediate attention and action. The information below is available in an official letter in PDF format HERE * Unit 1 members (Teaching … Read More
New Sessional Faculty Postings
There are new Sessional Faculty Postings in the departments of Civil Engineering, Psychology and Communications available under the “Unit 2” tab in the “postings” section of our website. Please note the individual deadlines listed on the postings.
Unit 2 survey
If you are a Unit 2 member (Sessional Faculty and Hourly Rated Sessional Music Faculty), please take 5 minutes to fill out the following survey: http://cupe.on.ca/SessionalFaculty Those who fill it out will automatically be entered to win a free iPod nano! The survey seeks to collect demographic data on our membership that will help to improve the delivery of benefits and … Read More
Great Video on the Important Role Played by Unions
This video was the winner of the Canadian Labour Congress’ One Minute Solidarity Message. It is definitely worth watching!
Bargaining Update
Bargaining update – McMaster and CUPE 3906 agree to pause talks The University and representatives of CUPE 3906, Unit 2 (“the Union”) have been meeting to negotiate a renewed collective agreement. The Union represents approximately 380 Sessional Faculty and Sessional Music Faculty at McMaster. Both parties report making progress towards a renewed agreement and that the talks have been constructive … Read More
Great Video on CUPE’s University Workers
The following video was shown at the recent CUPE Ontario Annual Convention. It highlights the amazing work of the Ontario University Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC). CUPE Local 3906 is a proud member of the OUWCC and actively supports its wonderful initiatives.
Design Competition – $200 Prize for The Winners (**Deadline Extended**)
CUPE 3906 is pleased to announce our local’s design competition. The aim of this competition will be to design a new header for our bulletin boards that are across campus. This design can be the basis of our local’s visual identity. All CUPE 3906 members who are interested in graphic design are highly encouraged to submit their designs for this … Read More
Communications Distruptions Notice
Dear Members, Please note that there may be disruptions to our communications and services (including telephone extensions, office hours and mail/forms collection) during our moving dates (April 24th and 25th). We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to see you in our new office, KTH B111. Best, Mary Ellen Campbell Office Relocation Manager