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CUPE 3902 News
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902, is the trade union that represents sessionals, TAs, and other contract instructional staff at the UofT, in three units. Visit us in our office in Suite 803 of 180 Bloor St West (8th floor).
Awarding of research chairs ‘brain coup’ or brain cramp?
Government shows disturbing lack of vision by its narrow focus on just four areas. http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/813036--awarding-of-research-chairs-brain-coup-or-brain-cramp
May-June 2010 Issue of The Guardian Now Online
The new issue of The Guardian is here! The new issue welcomes the new Executive and reports back from the AGM last month. Read about what's happening at the CUPE 3906 bargaining table, learn more about the cancellation of courses and programs at UTSC, and enjoy a special, May Day spread on the Workers' Assembly and 3902's recent involvement in international labour day festivities.
Union members not disposable at whim: arbitrator awards $500,000 to unjustly fired worker
A landmark ruling by Arbitrator Owen Shime finds management has an obligation to behave in good faith to members - otherwise the price could be heavy!
Important SL Advancement Process Update
Recently, CUPE 3902 and Labour Relations have reached an agreement which resolves two important issues: the issue of when members begin to receive the increase in pay associated with advancement, and the timing of the completion of the advancement process.
Settlement in Peer Scholar Case!
If you were a student in PSYA01/02 courses at UTSC and took part in the PeerScholar program you may be eligible for payment. Read more here to find out how you can claim your money!
Cancellation of Language Courses and Programs at UTSC
The Vice-Principal and Dean at UTSC (Scarborough College), Rick Halpern, has just announced plans to cancel all undergraduate courses in Tamil, Sanskrit, Latin, Japanese and Arabic beginning immediately with the Summer 2010 Semester. Spanish courses and introductory French courses will be cancelled starting September 2010. The CUPE 3902 Executive Committee has written to him to express our shock and dismay at this decision and are calling on our allies in CAUT and CUPE to contribute letters of their own.
First Nations University threatened with funding cutoff
After making a commitment to address governance problems at the First Nations University of Canada, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has learned that the federal government plans to cease its annual $7.2 million grant to the University, effectively shutting the FNUC down as of March 31. CUPE 3902 joins CAUT in lobbying for restoration of funding to this important Canadian university.
HCSA Change - all units!
As of March 4, 2010 teeth whitening will no longer be covered under any of the Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSA) due to changes in the federal budget.
Advancement Information for Unit 3 members
The deadline for submitting applications for early initiation into SLII is Monday, February 1, 2010. Please note that you need only to submit a letter to the Chair of the prospective advancing Department at this time. Also, if you reached the qualifications threshold for advancement prior to this academic year, you may be eligible for early initiation, and should apply by Feb. 1st if you wish to be considered.
Guide to Unit 1 Funds
Check this pamphlet to see if you are eligible for any of the funding available to you through CUPE 3902. We have support for those of you in professional programs, for parents with childcare expenses, for post-docs who teach courses, for international students, first time employees of Unit 1, and those of you without funding guarantees.
Guide to the Grievance Process
A guide to the grievance process for Teaching Assistants & Sessionals.
Benefit for War Resisters Support Campaign