URGENT Message Regarding Potential SEIU Strike at McMaster

Nancy MacBainNews, Political Action

Sisters and Brothers, Over the past few days it has become apparent that another union on Campus, SEIU, is likely to be forced out to the picket lines very soon.  Members of SEIU, Service Employees International Union, at McMaster perform several different tasks such as, custodial work, mail delivery, trades work, and more. University administration has shocked SEIU by demanding … Read More

McMaster @ the G20

Nancy MacBainEvents, News, Political Action

‘McMaster Students For Social Justice’ invites you to take part in a public discussion forum regarding the events of the G-20 Toronto demonstrations. A presentation will discuss how the G-20 Toronto consensus relates to the University institution. McMaster students will provide testimonies of their participatory observation of the demonstrations which took place. A monitored debate will ensue under the following question: ‘In accordance to the events … Read More

Canada Out of Afghanistan

Nancy MacBainEvents, News, Political Action

A panel on the role Canada has played in the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan. We will bring to light topics such as Omar Khadr, detainee abuse and the recent Wikileaks scandal. We as Canadian students need to demand that our government base its foreign policy on respect for international law, peace, and justice. We invite all who are interested in coming to listen to … Read More

Stop the Special Diet Cut – Raise Welfare/ODSP Rates Now!

Nancy MacBainNews, Political Action

Meal, Rally & Action Wed. July 21st at noon Ministry of Community & Social Services, 900 Bay St (at Wellesley) There will be a bus leaving from Hamilton Meeting at Gore Park (James St & King) Leaving 10:30am – Returning around 3:30pm On June 26th the G20 met in Toronto with the government spending over $1 billion on the summit. … Read More

PAC Meeting, March 11th, 10:30am, Union office

Political Action CommitteeNews, Political Action

The next PAC meeting will take place at 10:30am on Thursday, March 11th in the union’s offices in the basement (rm. B108) of Wentworth House, right beneath the Phoenix.  All members and guests are welcome to attend.

PAC social and open-house, January 14 2010

Political Action CommitteeNews, Political Action

Come learn about what CUPE 3906’s Political Action Committee is up to this year and how you can get involved. There will be snacks and drinks. A very brief presentation will be followed by performances by world-class spoken word artists and socializing.

January 14, 2010
Starting at 5:30pm
Wentworth Lounge (next-door to the Phoenix)

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