This summer, PT Faculty and TAs voted in favour of merging the two bargaining units. The university, however, was not in agreement so we will formally make an application to the provincial labour board to merge.
In the meantime (and after much planning and organizing that began in the fall of 2023), we have requested and secured three dates to start renegotiating our collective agreement that expired in August. The bargaining dates are October 17th (cancelled by the employer), 23rd, and 24th.
CUPE 3912 supports our colleagues at CUPE 2361 at Western in their fight for fair compensation and improved working conditions. CUPE 2361’s members are essential for the function of academia and innovation, and their demands must be met for Western to continue offering quality education and to conduct cutting-edge research.
On July 12 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, CUPE 3912 will be hosting a BBQ for members. We will be serving corn with lots of toppings, cake, coffee and other cold drinks! The location will be the Former Art Bar at 1873 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L6.
This is a great opportunity to meet other members and to ask questions (also an excellent opportunity to enjoy a free meal).
If you plan to attend, please fill out this RSVP form as soon as possible, as we need to know how much food to prepare. The RSVP form is also a place for you to let us know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions! Feel free to bring friends, just let us know in the RSVP form how many folks to expect.
Hope to see you there!
On June 21, we acknowledge the ongoing, fierce advocacy of Indigenous CUPE members and Indigenous people across the country. As part of Canada’s largest union, we acknowledge that it is more important than ever to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples to their unceded territories, as well as to preserve and protect their cultures and languages.
CUPE stands in solidarity with Indigenous nations, communities and organizations and is committed to continuing to work towards reconciliation, and to respect our ongoing treaty relationships.
For resources and actions to learn and to reflect on the ongoing harm caused by colonialism and Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people see CUPE National’s guide.
We are excited to invite you to join us for the 2024 Truro Pride Parade! This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the strength of our community.
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Meeting Time: 12:30 PM
Parade Start Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Colchester Legion Stadium, Lorne Street, Truro
Parade Route: From Colchester Legion Stadium to Civic Square
Look for the CUPE Nova Scotia van at the stadium where we’ll be decorating and getting ready for the parade. It promises to be a day filled with fun, community spirit, and colorful festivities. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in this significant event and would love for you to join us in showing our support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Let’s come together to make this year’s Pride Parade a memorable celebration of love and acceptance.
If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you there!
#2slgbptqia+ #pride2024
Throughout March we held a general meeting and unit meetings for each bargaining unit. Resulting from this, we have our elected officials for the next year.
Thanks to all who ran, and thanks to our outgoing officers for their service to CUPE 3912.
Contact information for executive officers can be found here.
On Tuesday March 26 at 7 p.m., the Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) will be held in-person and online (hybrid). At this meeting, the following Executive Officer positions will be up for election:
All members of the Local are eligible for nomination for these positions. Learn more about these opportunities here. Members interested in standing for election to any of these roles can contact Renee Danker, our Office Manager, to put their name forward as candidates. Members can also be nominated at the meeting.
In Person location: Room 224 of the Dalhousie Student Union Building (6136 University Avenue).
Zoom link: Contact Kim Robinson, our membership officer