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 be useful for collective bargaining.
Tim Hudak wants to make Ontario a so-called ‘Right to Work’ province. He says it’s about giving workers a free choice. He’s wrong. He wants to give workers the ability to get all the benefits of a union without paying for these benefits. Workers shouldn’t get a ‘free ride’
This video was the winner of the Canadian Labour Congress’ One Minute Solidarity Message. It is definitely worth watching!
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 and positive.
The University and the Union have agreed to pause the talks over the summer, due to scheduling issues. During this pause, the University and Union will continue to operate under the terms of the former collective agreement. The parties have also agreed they will not file for conciliation during the adjournment.
Both parties will resume their meetings the week of September 16.
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.
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 competition.
Prizes: The 1st place design will receive a $150 cash prize.
The second place and third place designs will receive $25 gift cards for titles bookstore.
Submission Deadline: June 30th July 14th (deadline has been extended for another two weeks).
