The final versions of our new collective agreements for both TA’s and Postdoctoral Fellows have been posted to this website. These new documents contain important changes and updates to many of the entitlements won in Collective Bargaining. Please take few minutes to familiarize yourself with the appropriate document. As usual, the the digital form of our Collective Agreements will remain … Read More
Unit 1 dental eligibility during the summer months
Unit 1 members with contracts of 130 hours or more during the 2009-2010 academic year are eligible for the dental plan. This entitlement continues until the end of August even if you do not have an appointment in the summer terms. However, if you are no longer receiving a paycheque during the summer months, your premiums will not be paid … Read More
Membership ratifies tentative agreement
The Unit 1 membership has voted to ratify the tentative agreement reached in negotiations with McMaster for a new Unit 1 Collective Agreement. Thanks to everyone for your hard work and support throughout the bargaining process, we wouldn’t have been able to reach this deal without the support of members from across campus.
Tentative Agreement Details
The latest Bargaining Bulletin outlines the details of the tentative agreement reached with the University, and the process for the ratification vote. Click here to download the latest Bargaining Bulletin For more information about the ratification vote click here.
Ratification Vote Times and Locations
We have reached a tentative agreement in the round of negotiations for a new contract between Unit 1 (TAs and RAs-in-lieu) and McMaster. Both sides are recommending ratification. Details of the deal will be released at a Special General Membership Meeting open to all Unit 1 members. This meeting will take place Monday, November 21 at 5:30pm in BSB 137 … Read More
We have a deal!
We have reached a tentative agreement with the Employer in Unit 1 bargaining. The agreement is being recommended for ratification by both sides. The details of the agreement will be released at a Special General Membership Meeting on Monday evening, location to be announced ASAP. The ratification vote will open at the end of the meeting and will continue over … Read More
Membership gives solid strike mandate
After two days of balloting, members of CUPE 3906 Unit 1 (representing TAs and RAs in lieu), have voted to give their bargaining team a solid strike mandate as they return to negotiations later this week. Thank you to everyone who came out and voted, your support is invaluable to this process.
Special General Membership Meeting and Strike Vote FAQ
The bargaining team has called for a Strike Vote, which will begin at the close of a Special General Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 10th at 5:30 in DeGroote School of Business B105 For more information check out the Strike Vote FAQ This does not mean that we are going on strike, bargaining is progressing well, but your team has … Read More
Special General Membership Meeting and Strike Vote FAQ
The bargaining team has called for a Strike Vote, which will begin at the close of a Special General Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 10th at 5:30 in DeGroote School of Business B105 For more information check out the Strike Vote FAQ This does not mean that we are going on strike, bargaining is progressing well, but your team has … Read More
Unit 1 Bargaining Update
Check out the latest update from Unit 1 (TAs and RAs in Lieu) Bargaining. Click here to download the latest Bargaining Bulletin If you have any questions, please email bargaining@cupe3906.org or come out to the Special General Membership Meeting on Nov 10th at 5:30pm in DeGroote School of Business B105.