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Dear members,

The members of CUPE 3906, the union representing Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants-in-lieu, Sessional Faculty, and Postdoctoral Fellows at McMaster University, are on strike as of today (November 21st) for higher wages and tuition reimbursement and to challenge years of poor treatment by their management.

We need to join their picket line in solidarity to support their efforts to improve the lives of their members. Their struggle is our struggle and that of workers in Ontario, across Canada, and around the world. If we support them now, they will in turn support us in our time of need.

We know this is a busy time of the year, but if you have a morning or an afternoon that you can join the collective efforts and support the strike of CUPE 3906, please consider doing so. They will be picketing from 7am-5pm Monday to Friday at three main campus locations: Sterling at University, Cootes Drive at the entrance to Lot M parking, and the Cootes Drive campus/go bus entrance. We can organize trips to McMaster. If you would like to join us or have any further questions, please reach out to us at president@cupe3913.on.ca.

Cheers,
Chris Hempel, Vice-President Internal

Dear members,

CUPE will be holding a second rally in solidarity with CUPE education workers tomorrow (Monday, 7th November) at the same location as Friday (in front of the office of Guelph’s Member of Provincial Parliament, Mike Schreiner, 173 Woolwich Street) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On Friday, there was excellent representation from different CUPE locals and other Unions, such as the Steelworkers Union and the Nurses Union, and lots of support from passerby.

Please consider joining the rally! The use of the notwithstanding clause and the introduction of Bill 28 are an unprecedented assault on workers' rights that may affect your present and future working life in this province and will have a devastating economic and social effect. An attack on one Union is an attack on all Unions and all workers.

If you live outside of Guelph, CUPE National has released a website that allows members to find the nearest rally to where you live: https://cupe.on.ca/dontbeabully/.

Cheers,
Chris Hempel, Vice-President Internal

Dear members,

A rally to stand in solidarity with CUPE education workers is happening RIGHT NOW in Guelph until 4PM in front of the office of Guelph’s Member of Provincial Parliament, Mike Schreiner, at 173 Woolwich Street. Other CUPE locals and members of the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and the Ontario School Board Council of Unions (USBCU) are present.

Please consider joining the rally! This is an unprecedented assault on workers' rights that may affect your present and future working life in this province and will have a devastating economic and social effect. An attack on one Union is an attack on all Unions and all workers.

If you live outside of Guelph, CUPE National has released a website that allows members to find the nearest rally to where you live: https://cupe.on.ca/dontbeabully/.

Cheers,
Chris Hempel, Vice-President Internal

Hi everyone,

Chris here, the Vice-President Internal of CUPE 3913 – your Union representing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers at the University of Guelph.

Above is the link to the CUPE 3913 newsletter for November! The newsletter featurest he following topics:

• Bargaining Survey: your chance to provide us with insights into your thoughts and priorities for next year’s round of bargaining
• Wanted: Election Officer: with an honorarium
• Membership Off-Campus Benefit Survey: your chance to tell us which off-campus discounts you'd like to receive in the future
• COFFEE & CUPE 3913: find our table at the UC on November 9th and 23rd
• Emergency Financial Assistance Fund: TAs can claim up to $500
• Feeling unsafe at work? Info on the refusal of work
• Know your benefits: claim up to $600/$1000 (Unit 1/Unit 2)
• Office Space & Use of Facilities: the University is required to provide you with everything you need to do your work – free of charge. More info below.
• Members in Good Standing: why you should become one now!
• Discrimination & Harassment: there are many ways we can help!
• Get to know your Union: Alexis Fabricius, Vice-President External
• Special Discounts for CUPE 3913 members
• Student Wellness Support Resources
• Contact information

Enjoy the rest of your week 🍂

Cheers,
Chris

Hi everyone,

Chris here, the Vice-President Internal of CUPE 3913 – your Union representing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers at the University of Guelph.

Above is the link to the CUPE 3913 newsletter for October! The newsletter contains info about open positions, benefits, upcoming events, the Emergency Financial Assistance Fund, exclusive CUPE 3913 discounts, and more. 

Enjoy the rest of your week 🍂

Cheers,
Chris

Hi everyone,

Chris here, the Vice-President Internal of CUPE 3913 – your Union representing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers at the University of Guelph. Welcome to the new semester! I hope you all have a great start into F22.

Above is the link to the CUPE 3913 newsletter for September! This newsletter is especially relevant for NEW TAs as it gives you guidance regarding your rights, dos and don'ts, and red flags for TAs. Be sure to check it out! The newsletter also contains info about upcoming events, the Emergency Financial Assistance Fund (money is waiting for you), exclusive CUPE 3913 discounts for Ford, Lincoln, and insurances (more money is waiting for you), and more. 

Enjoy the rest of your week ☀️

Cheers,
Chris

Hi everyone,

Chris here, the Vice-President Internal of CUPE 3913 – your Union representing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers at the University of Guelph! I hope you all had a great long weekend.

Above is the link to the CUPE 3913 newsletter for August! Check it out to learn more about upcoming events, the Emergency Financial Assistance Fund (money is waiting for you), exclusive CUPE 3913 discounts for Ford, Lincoln, and insurances (more money is waiting for you), and more!

Enjoy the rest of your week ☀️

Cheers,
Chris