In 2022, your bargaining team secured an innovative and groundbreaking Reproductive Health Fund. The inclusion of this fund into our bargaining package was member-driven and reflects the various reproductive needs of our diverse membership. It was secured due to the support and solidarity of the union’s membership.
Under the Reproductive Health Fund, CUPE 3906 Unit 1 members (TAs and RAs in lieu) are able to claim up to $150 in reproductive health related expenses per academic year. These expenses include but are not limited to, menstrual products, HPV vaccines, prenatal vitamins, OTC Plan B, IUD insertions, transportation to and from reproductive healthcare services etc. As with our Gender Affirmation Fund, we recognize that the financial costs associated with reproductive health may vary greatly from person-to-person.
The Benefits Committee remains committed to working closely with members of the Women’s Committee and Equity Committee to provide fair and equitable access to this fund. If you would like to be a part of this process please reach out to womenscommittee@cupe3906.org or benefits@cupe3906.org
Please CLICK HERE for the claim form.
Tip! It’s okay to accumulate a few receipts (e.g., until you have receipts for more than $10) before sending in your claim, as long as you make the purchase within the eligibility period (i.e., academic year). This helps us and our Third Party Administrator save time and money, and helps us make sure that the funds are going to more claims (instead of to more administrative fees).