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Congratulations! 2026-2027 Teaching Development Fund Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the following CUPE 3903 members who have been awarded Teaching Development Fund (TDF) grants for 2026–2027!

Major TDF grants (valued at one course directorship) were awarded to:

  • Angela Hug
  • Shadikur Rahman

Minor TDF grants (valued at $3000) were awarded to:

  • Alireza Siadatan
  • Jonathan Osborn
  • Natalia Khomenko
  • Xiao Ning (Karen) Shi

The TDF grant competition is adjudicated by two elected Unit 2 members and a representative the Teaching Commons. The grants assist member to develop new programs of study, new courses and teaching materials, and teaching skills.

Two major grants are available each year to contract faculty who have held at least one Type 1 or equivalent position (e.g., a CD or three tutor positions) in each of the two years before the start of this contract year. Up to five minor grants are also available. Applications are due annually on February 1.

EHB Updates: Ongoing Adjudication, Depletion, Bargaining for Increase, and New Form

There are multiple updates this week from the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Committee. Backlog and Ongoing Adjudication The EHB Committee is working diligently to clear...

Bargaining Team Report — August 31 – September 4, 2026

Roughly two months into joint sessions with the Employer, we made some small progress with bargaining this week! The Units 1, 2, & 3 Bargaining...

By-Elections: Vice-President Units 2 & 3, Lead Steward Units 3 & 4, Bargaining Team Representative Unit 3

By-election nominations for the following positions will open at 10AM, August 31, 2026: *Please note that a candidate has been appointed via pro tem (temporarily)...

Upcoming CUPE 3903 Workshops: Let’s Talk About Conflict Resolution!

Conflict happens: between colleagues, comrades, and even CUPE 3903 members. It’s crucial to have ways to resolve those conflicts that are both responsible and reciprocal!...

Bargaining Team Report — August 24 – 28, 2026

Another week of bargaining, another exercise in patience for the Units 1, 2, & 3 Bargaining Team! Recapping Last Week’s Bargaining We finished presenting all...

Open Bargaining: Our Collective Power 

CUPE 3903 Units 1, 2, & 3 are currently engaged in open bargaining. What this means is that our Bargaining Team never bargains behind closed...

Notice of Pro Tem: Bargaining Team Unit 3 Representative!

At today’s Executive Committee meeting, a new member of the Units 1, 2, & 3 Bargaining Team was appointed via pro tem! A big welcome...

There’s Still Opportunities to Join A Committee!

If you’re a new member or just haven’t been sure if joining a committee is right for you, don’t worry! You haven’t missed your chance...

Bargaining Team Report — August 17 – 21, 2026

On Thursday (August 20), the Units 1, 2, & 3 Bargaining Team introduced six proposals to the Employer’s bargaining committee. In doing so, the Bargaining...

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