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What do I do when I want to know what is going on in my union?
If you want to learn more about the Union and what is going on within it, you should: Have a look at the CUPEU web site (http://www.cupeu.org). Speak to a union council delegate (their nam ...
What do I do when I am being denied union representation?
Should you be denied union representation when meeting with a superior or with Human Resources: Insist that if you are to be counseled, warned, suspended or discharged, the collective agreeme ...
Can I request funding for membership in a professional association?
Yes. You can apply for PD funds to become a member of a professional association. (c.a. art.10.12b)
Does CUPEU have an email list?
Yes, CUPEu operates a number of email lists including CUPEUNews (for sending notices to the full CUPEU membership) and CUPEUTalk (for discussions between subscribed members). CUPEUNews is ...
What should I do when I have been called to a meeting as the result of a dispute with my supervisor?
You are entitled to a union council delegate at all meetings in which discipline is to be announced or in which it is reasonable for you to believe that discipline will be announced. This includ ...
What do I do when I have been summoned to a meeting with university security?
The courts have ruled that signed statements are admissions to whatever is on the paper as true and accurate by the person who signed, regardless of whether they were understood or not. Ask ...
What do I do when I am reading the collective agreement, and I'm not sure of the meaning?
The contract is complex and can be affected by court rulings or grievance and arbitration settlements. Contact a union council delegate on sections that may be unclear. Watch for key phrases ...
Can you explain what a grievance is?
A grievance is a formal complaint usually lodged by the union alleging a misinterpretation or improper application of one or more terms in a collective agreement. The method for dealing with gri ...
What is an Article 39 challenge
From time-to-time the University or one of the other unions at Concordia University challenges a professional employee's membership in CUPEU. Historically, most article 39 challeng ...
What should I do when I have had an accident or developed a medical problem through my work?
Accidents and incidents must be reported and investigated in order to fulfill legal requirements, ascertain compliance with safety regulations, and assist the university in removing hazardous co ...
What should I do when I have been asked to do work that seems illegal or unethical?
Should you be asked to do work that seems illegal or unethical, follow these guidelines: If you feel that the work you are being asked to do is a violation of university policy or regulation ...
Protection related to early settlement
May choose settlement of another union or association if we perceive it as better Applies to the following cluster of benefits ES Salaries Severance Professional development
Where do I get the re-imbursement claim form?
You can get the reimbursement claim form from your department or from the CUPEU Union office, MI 202, 2130 Bishop Street, tel. 8603.
What do I do when I want to see my personal file?
The official university personal file, that is to say the one that is legally recognized in the collective agreement, is the personal file stored in Human Resources. More likely than not, though ...
Highlighted index to new CA
The collective agreement contains 44 articles as well as some 20 appendices, annexes, and letters of agreement. The following list highlights articles in the proposed CUPEU collective agreeme ...
Can I file a grievance at any time?
Unfortunately, no. A grievance must be filed: within 30 working days of the incident that results in the grievance; or withing 30 working days of the date the incident leading to the g ...
What should I do when I have been asked to do dangerous or unsafe work or to work in a dangerous or unsafe setting?
You have the right to refuse to perform a work assignment if you have reasonable grounds to believe that the performance of such work will expose you to danger to your health, safety or physic ...