by dwhatman | Aug 17, 2020 | Equity, News, Unit 1, Unit 2
You may have noticed a few changes around our website and communications in the last few days… That’s right, the position of “Chief Steward” will now be known as “Lead Steward!” The positions of Unit 1 and Unit 2 Stewards haven’t changed–just the title. It...
by dwhatman | Jul 6, 2020 | News, Unit 1, Unit 2
As you are aware, Trent will be proceeding with a multi-access fall semester —- which means that many courses that would have normally been in-person will be offered through online learning. Your executive has been working diligently with the employer to control the...
by dwhatman | Feb 28, 2020 | News, Unit 1
Bargaining ran early into the morning, but the Unit 1 Bargaining Team is pleased to announce that they have reached a tentative agreement with the employer. A press release will be published soon. The Solidarity Rally scheduled for this Sunday has been cancelled....
by dwhatman | Feb 10, 2020 | News, Unit 1
Read the original article from CUPE National: https://cupe.ca/bargaining-breaks-down-between-trent-and-cupe-3908-part-time-instructors-request-no-board-report After hours of negotiations with Trent University management proved fruitless, the bargaining...
by dwhatman | Jan 25, 2020 | Unit 1
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – Part-time academic workers at Trent University, members of Unit 1, Local 3908 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 3908-1) have this week voted overwhelmingly to give their bargaining committee a strong mandate to take whatever action...
by dwhatman | Jan 15, 2020 | Unit 1
When/where is the strike vote? The strike vote will be conducted online through a secured site called “Simply Voting.” Voting begins Friday, January 17th and concludes on Thursday, January 23rd. What does Voting Yes on a Strike Vote mean? Voting yes on a strike vote...
