Unit 1 members approved a new Unit 1 Benefits Model at the December General Membership meeting. The new benefits model will take effect on January 1, 2011. Please read this annoucement carefully. The new Unit 1 benefits model will have a significant impact on benefits claims procedures and, depending on when you make your claim, the amount of money you may … Read More
URGENT Message Regarding Potential SEIU Strike at McMaster
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
Solidarity with York University Faculty Association
February 25, 2022 The Executive Committee of CUPE Local 3906, representing over 3,000 contract academic workers (teaching assistants, sessional faculty, and postdoctoral fellows) at McMaster University, stands in solidarity with the York University Faculty Association, as their Executive has called for a strike vote. Faculty at York have been working under an expired contract since May 1 of last year, … Read More
Unit 2 Training Fund- Up and Running
We wanted to let you know that the Unit 2 training fund, which was secured during our last round of collective bargaining, is now up and running. While you have always been able to access training through the MacPherson Institute, we have now secured a limited, one-payment for completed select training: the Learning to Teach Online Course, the Instructional Skills Workshop, … Read More
Unit 2 (Sessionals) Special Meeting to Elect Bargaining Team
As you may know, the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covering Sessional Faculty and Hourly-Rated Music Faculty expires on August 31, 2020. The CBA is a legal employment contract covering all sessionals that outlines their rights, benefits, and privileges. Unit 2 members (Hourly-Rated Sessional Music Faculty and Sessional Faculty, including MELD Sessionals) will be electing their bargaining team at a Special … Read More
Resources for Sessional Instructors
Sessional Faculty who hold seniority in CUPE 3906, Unit 2, have access to training through the McMaster Institute for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (MIIETL). Their website with a list of offerings is available at: http://miietl.mcmaster.ca/site/. In addition, online resources, such as the newly revised Guide to Teaching and Learning are available at: http://miietl.mcmaster.ca/site/educational-development/ Other resources, such as … Read More
Job Posting: Part Time Adminstrative Assistant
Hi All, CUPE 3906 is hiring a Part Time Administrative Assistant. The administrative assistant will work with the executive committee. Their primary role will be the administration and processing of benefits. This includes processing claims, answering member inquires, and prepare annual reports on benefits. S/he will also be responsible for Job Postings administration, including checking over all postings that come … Read More