CUPE 3906 at McMaster University is hiring two Bargaining Support Coordinator positions! Although they are subject to modification, the various duties of each position are described below. The contract beings on or about June 1st, 2011. The rate of pay is $39.40/hour. The expectation is an average of 5 hours a week (to a maximum of 65 hours), although scheduling is flexible.
The Coordinators will be working with each other, with members of the Local executive, bargaining teams, bargaining support teams, and staff. Successful applicants will be flexible, independent workers who are self-directed and committed to the work of the Local. They will also be able to work in busy environments and to coordinate key tasks with others. Qualified candidates should be familiar with the bargaining process, and experience in member mobilization and bargaining support is an asset.
The posting is open to all members of CUPE 3906. Applications should include a resumé, cover letter and statement of interest indicating why you are interested in the position, what you would bring to the position, how you understand the union’s work and role in theRead More
Free bus to Parliament Hill – May 1st, 2011
There will be a Special General Membership Meeting for all Unit 3 members (Postdoctoral Fellows) to elect a Bargaining Team for the upcoming round of negotiations.
In order to prepare for upcoming rounds of bargaining in both Unit 1 (TAs & RAs in lieu) and Unit 3 (Post-docs), your local has organized a series consultations to gain input from members into the changes you would like to see to your collective agreement.