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Collective agreements past and present for CUPE Local 3913.
Bylaws for CUPE Local 3913
Election information for CUPE Local 3913.
Information about the local as well as an overview of benefits.
Questions that are commonly asked by fellow members.
The Emergency Financial Assistance Fund (EFAF) for Unit 1 members.
Unit 1 Steward, Kathleen Nolan unit1@cupe3913.on.ca
Become a Member in Good Standing (MGS).
Professional Development Reimbursement Fund for Unit 2 members.
Unit 2 Steward, Kyle Novak unit2@cupe3913.on.ca
Video library on common issues (overwork, tracking hours, etc.)
Videos/Documents on common issues (overwork, tracking hours, etc.)
President president@cupe3913.on.ca
Vice-President Internal vpi@cupe3913.on.ca
Kathleen (Kat) Nolan is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Integrative Biology, and the current Vice-President Internal of CUPE 3913. Kat's PhD research focuses on aquatic biodiversity conservation and monitoring of harmful algal blooms. Kat has extensive experience in student leadership, having served on the University of Guelph's Interhall Council, Central Student Association, and Graduate Students Association. Kat also serves as an executive member of the University of Guelph Disability Community and is passionate about social and environmental justice. In their free time, Kat enjoys spending time outdoors looking for rare bugs, plants, and animals, creating art, and making music.
Vice-President External vpe@cupe3913.on.ca
Unit 1 Steward unit1@cupe3913.on.ca
Michael Yu is a 2nd year PhD candidate in Management at the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School. His research interests revolve around consumer behaviour in food and restaurants. He wishes Canada's weather would simply alternate between spring and fall, skipping summer and winter altogether.
Unit 2 Steward unit2@cupe3913.on.ca
I have a Ph.D. in Comparative History. I arrived in the University of Guelph under the Scholars-at-Risk program in 2018. Since 2022, I teach several courses in the Departments of History and Political Science as a sessional. I worked as an executive member in different unions in different countries before arriving in Canada.
Finance Officer finance@cupe3913.on.ca
Grievance Officer grievance@cupe3913.on.ca
David is a PhD candidate in the political science department. His research focuses on the intersection of Canadian law and politics with a specialization in administrative law. David is currently studying the impact of judicial decisions on the enforcement of human rights policies by Canadian administrative tribunals. In the past, David has worked with the Graduate Student Association, serving as the president and general director for multiple years, and is currently the Chair. David has held several sessional positions at McMaster University and the University of Guelph, teaching in the areas of Canadian public law and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In his leisure time, David enjoys running, camping and cooking.
Equity Officer equity@cupe3913.on.ca
Shruti is a 3rd year international PhD candidate in Applied Social Psychology (CSAHS). Her PhD is in ethnic identity, products, and first-generation immigrants. She is extremely passionate about creating equitable and fair working conditions for everyone, especially for people with diverse cultural/educational experiences and/or inclusive needs. While she is aware that not everyone is able or willing to fight for an equitable space, she is always ready to support others in whatever ways are needed. She is normally seen running for meetings, stressing over her PhD, drawing, or practicing her ASL.
Health and Safety Officer hs@cupe3913.on.ca