CUPE General Membership Meeting – July 14th at 12:30 p.m. – Executive Committee Elections

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

Hello CUPE 3906 members,
Our next General Membership Meeting (GMM) will be held on Tuesday, July 14th at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. A registration link will be sent to your McMaster email address. Please register at least 24 hours before the meeting – we may not be able to accommodate registrations that are initiated with less than 24 hours before the start of the meeting.
At this meeting members will be electing a new Recording Secretary and International Officer to join the Executive Committee, as well as two delegates to the Hamilton and District Labour Council (HDLC). Please note you must attend the meeting (not simply register) in order to participate in the election. Further details about the elections and the positions can be found in our Bylaws: https://cupe3906.org/wp-content/blogs.dir/501/approved-bylaws-for-local-3906-2026-05-08-1.pdf
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Pride Celebration and DIY Craft Workshop

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

Our Pride Celebration and DIY Craft Workshop will be taking place on  Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The location has been finalized and will be provided following registration for the event: CUPE Pride Celebration & DIY Craft Workshop Registration – Fill out form

We know everyone has a very busy schedule at this time of the term, so please know that this is a drop-in friendly activity, and everyone is more than welcome to just pop in whenever they can to say hello or stay for a little while.

 

Important Update: GMM & Elections Postponed

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

Due to ongoing issues with the EDL email system, the upcoming General Membership Meeting (GMM) and elections have been postponed to ensure all members receive adequate notice and have a meaningful opportunity to participate.

Please note that the GMM notice was posted on the website in accordance with the bylaws required notice period and was available to members well in advance. However, due to the email system issues, we were unable to reach members through email communication.

To support accessibility, transparency, and full member participation, the decision has been made to postpone the meeting and elections. Further details, including the new date and election information, will be shared once confirmed.

POSTPONED – GMM June 30th at 1 p.m., Summer Drop-In June 29th 12:00 to 4:00

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

Our next General Membership Meeting (GMM) will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Please find the registration link below:

 
Please register at least 24 hours before the meeting – we may not be able to accommodate registrations that are initiated less than 24 hours before the start of the meeting. At this meeting members will be electing a new Recording Secretary to join the Executive Committee. Please note you must attend the meeting (not simply register) in order to participate in the election.
 
Also, we are pleased to invite you to our first Summer Drop-In Social of the year on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in MUSC 313/311.

Drop in anytime between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Enjoy food, snacks, etc. and take the opportunity to build connections within your CUPE community in an informal setting.

We also want to hear from you. Whether you’re looking to learn more about CUPE benefits, upcoming events, or how your union can better support you, this is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and get involved.

Please register using the link below:

We look forward to welcoming you and spending time together.

Equity Committee Pride Event – DIY Tote and Canvass Bags

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

Celebrate Pride with CUPE 3906. Join your Equity Action Committee on Tuesday, June 30th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. to have some treats, meet new people, and make a DIY Tote or Canvass Bag. Location is TBA, but please email Yuly (equity@cupe3906.org) if you’re interested in attending and the location will be shared once it has been confirmed.

POSTPONED – June General Membership Meeting- June 30th at 1 p.m. via Zoom

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

This meeting has been postponed: https://cupe3906.org/2026/06/26/important-update-gmm-elections-postponed/ 

Our next General Membership Meeting (GMM) will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 1 p.m. via Zoom. A registration link will be sent to your McMaster email. Please register at least 24 hours before the meeting – we may not be able to accommodate registrations that are initiated with less than 24 hours before the start of the meeting.

At this meeting members will be electing a new Recording Secretary to join the Executive Committee. Please note you must attend the meeting (not simply register) in order to participate in the election.

Professional Development Fund Deadline – June 17th

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

Dear CUPE 3906 Members,
Your benefits committee will be meeting toward the end of June. In order to have any Unit 2 or Unit 3 Professional Development Fund (PDF) applications assessed at the June meeting, please ensure that your Professional Development Fund Application is sent to Nancy, your Benefits Officer (benefits@cupe3906.org), no later than June 17th. You can find the application forms and more information below:
If you miss the June 17th deadline, you can still submit your application in July or the first week of August to have it fall within the 2025/26 academic year entitlement period (the final adjudication for this academic year will occur in mid-August).
Sincerely,
Your Benefits Committee

Professional Development Fund Updates

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

The Union’s Benefits Committee will be meeting tomorrow (May 21) to review all outstanding Professional Development Applications. The outcome of the adjudicated applications will be shared with applicants shortly after and cheques for approved applications will be mailed next week.

May General Membership Meeting

Brad Walchuk Uncategorized

The next General Membership Meeting, or GMM, will take place on Tuesday, May 26th at 1 p.m. via Zoom. The agenda and link will be sent to your McMaster email shortly.