News, Updates, and Announcements...
Solidarity in Troubling Times: Statement on Draconian US Policies
The CUPE 3908 Executive expresses deep concern about the increasing anti-immigration policies, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, racism, and censorship unfolding in the United States (US). The US government has prohibited certain terms it associates with “gender...
In Solidarity with CUPE Local 53
The CUPE 3908 executive wish to express our solidarity regarding the ongoing strike led by the dedicated members of CUPE Local 53 in Whitby. We support the local's efforts over the past three weeks to advocate for their rights in the face of unfavourable concessions...
Our PTBO/NOGO Pride Events
This year Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride (PTBO-NOGO Pride) will be held September 15th through to September 24th. Your local is excited to be hosting and co-hosting two fantastic events this pride. Whether you're looking to watch a movie with friends and colleagues,...
Letter of Support for Waterloo
CUPE 3908 stands in unwavering solidarity with the University of Waterloo community, particularly those most directly impacted, as we express our sorrow and profound outrage in response to the appalling act of violence that unfolded during a Gender Issues class at the University of Waterloo.
Solidarity with Turkey and Syria
We are deeply saddened by the devastating recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The fallouts of these events continue to be felt. More than 1.9 million people are taking refuge in temporary shelters or other public facilities, and over 20 million people in Turkey...
We Support Our Fellow CUPE Education Workers
As many of you may be aware, CUPE Education Workers are currently fighting for a fair deal. On Monday, October 31st, the Ford Conservatives tabled legislation that would impose an unfair deal on Education workers and violate their constitutional right to bargain...
Unit 1 Benefits Update
Effective September 1st, 2022, eligible Unit 1 members are now automatically enrolled in the StudentVIP benefits plan. The employer has stated that there would be an "expected" blackout period of approximately 1 month following the start of the term. Any eligible...
Unit 1 Bargaining Caucus Meeting November 16, 2022
Elect your Unit 1 Vice President, Bargaining Team, and have your voice heard! WHEN: Wednesday, November 16th at 4:30 PM | WHERE: Zoom (check your emails) Bargaining is a vital part of the work we do as a Union! Our current Unit 1 Collective Agreement...
2022 AGM Results
Meet your 2022 Executive The CUPE 3908 Annual General Meeting was held online this past Wednesday, October 19th. At the meeting, you, the membership, selected your Executive Committee members to represent you in the 2022 - 2023 Academic year. Meet the team! President:...
Trans Sensitivity Training
WHEN: April 7th at 7PM | WHERE: Zoom This workshop will… provide education on topics related to the trans community. The topics covered will include language and common terms, social and medical transition, how to support someone who has come out you, proper pronoun...
Events and Reminders
For a full listing of upcoming events and important dates, please visit our calendar.