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The following questions have been asked by many of you.  In the event job action commences, we have asked the employer to provide a response to the following questions.  We will update you when we receive a response.  If we have missed anything, please feel free to contact the union office:   Subsidized Bus Pass:  Since our last meeting, I … Read More

Should we strike, do we still get full benefits (medical/dental, etc)? Any benefits you currently enjoy now (medical,dental, etc.) would be still in place. The university would continue to administrate them and send the bill to CUPE National who would pay the premium.  

What can the union do to me if I decide to cross the picket line and work? In the CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) Constitution which CUPE 1975 adheres to the articles below will be put into place: Offences B.11.1 A member who does any of these acts is guilty of an offence against this Constitution.  (There are 14 … Read More

QUESTION: I WAS HOPING TO TAKE A HOLIDAY IN THE UPCOMING MONTHS: What would happen if the union went on strike prior to me going on holidays?  Would I be paid by the University any holiday pay?  Would I get strike pay? Answer: Firstly, all holidays need to have prior approval from your manager.  Once your holiday is approved, and … Read More

First of all – Thank you to all our members that voted to support your negotiating team at last week’s strike vote. It was nice to see such a strong turnout and the many good questions put forward from you. Prior to the vote last week, our executive talked about how important the vote was, but also how we needed … Read More