Representing working students at Lakehead University
We would like to remind you that the next round of applications for the PDB Applications are due by the end of the day on Friday November 1, 2024. A copy of the PDB application is attached.
More information on the PDBs can be found on the local’s website https://3905.cupe.ca/travel-grants/
All the document should be mailed to cupe@lakeheadu.ca before the deadline. The winners will be announced after assessing all the documents.
Congratulations! We are please to inform you that the following students are elected by random number generator for PDBs;
Ariande Jevnikar
Joanne Kao
Mohit Dudeja
Mostafa Abdelhamed
Stephen Vasilopoulos
The next deadline for the Professional Development Bursary (PDB) is November 1st 2024(3pm). PDBs are awarded to assist members of Local 3905 who attended learning events and conferences outside of Thunder Bay. Please download the application form on our website: https://3905.cupe.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/137/2016/06/PDB-application-form.pdf.
As conferences, training, and other study events have largely been moved online, the PDB now covers the fees related to these online conferences, training, and study events, such as registration fees. If you plan to apply but have not yet submitted your application, please submit your application via email (cupe@lakeheadu.ca).
Dear Graduate Assistants,
We are organizing an annual general membership meeting on 4th of October 2024 on Friday 4:00-5:00pm in UC 2020, the LUSU boardroom.
We will vote on our new committee members from the electronic department during this meeting since there are more than two applicants from it. It is worth mentioning that the application for committee members is finalized. Elections will be carried out on the SimplyVoting platform. A link will be emailed to the members after the meeting and you will have two hours to vote . Please bring your ideas, concerns, questions and all other issues to be discussed during this meeting. All GAs/RAs, members of CUPE 3905, are invited.
Moreover, the university needs a new update on the collective agreement with our union regarding the remote work of GAs. The executive members would seek the members opinions about the issue to make a decision. Further information will be presented in the meeting.
The agenda for the meeting is:
Agenda
Call to order
Equality Statement
Roll Call of Officers
Accept agenda
Minutes of Last Meeting
Matters Rising
Treasurer’s Report
Communications and Bills
Executive Committee Report
Appointments and Elections
Unfinished Business
New Business
Good of the Union
Hope to see you all in the meeting. We have exciting news to share with you.
On September 3rd, we had the pleasure of hosting an orientation for our new and returning CUPE members! We set up a welcoming desk outside to greet, inform, and assist our incoming members. It was a great opportunity to introduce them to our union, its values, and the benefits of being part of CUPE. Our team provided useful resources about the union, including member benefits, collective bargaining updates, and key contacts within CUPE. New members had a chance to meet with union representatives and ask questions about how we support them in the workplace. Our welcoming desk was also a space for members to express any concerns and learn how the union can advocate for them.
Our CUPE union is led by a dedicated team of professionals who work tirelessly to represent and support our members. Below is a list of our executive members, and their roles.
From Left to right:
Recording Secretary: Aysan Gholami
President: Erfan Azimi
Treasurer: Razieh Fereidoun Rajabi
Vice President: Mehran Aziminezhad
Chief Steward: Soorena Azarhazin
We’re excited to continue building a strong community together and look forward to seeing our new members become active participants in the union. Welcome to CUPE!
Hello CUPE Local 3905 members,
We are organizing an annual general membership meeting on 24th of April 2024 on Wednesday 4:00-6:00pm.
We will vote on our new executive committee during this meeting. Nominations are open to all CUPE members who have strong willingness to contribute for this union. Please bring your ideas for the next bargain period and all other issues to be discussed during this meeting.
All GAs/RAs are invited to discuss their issues. The agenda for the meeting is:
Call to order
Equality Statement
Roll Call of Officers
Accept agenda
Minutes of Last Meeting
Matters Rising
Treasurer’s Report
Communications and Bills
Executive Committee Report
Nominations and Elections
Recording Secretary
Secretary Treasurer
Chief Steward
Vice President
President
Trustees, 1-year term and 3-year term
Stewards
Budget Committee
Membership Services Committee
Duties of Officers can be found in the Bylaws starting on page 7
https://3905.cupe.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/137/2021/05/CUPE_ByLaws_2011_Amended.pdf
Appointments and Elections
Unfinished Business
New Business
Good of the Union
Please note that the location of the meeting will be sent prior to the meeting.
We would like to remind you that the next round of applications for the PDB Applications are due by the end of the day on Friday March 1, 2024. A copy of the PDB application is attached.
More information on the PDBs can be found on the local’s website https://3905.cupe.ca/travel-grants/
Dear CUPE Members,
We hope all is well.
We are having our General Annual Meeting on December 13th at 5:00 pm in ATAC 3006. The room is located in the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC). There are elevators at the north and south ends of the building, which you can take to the third floor of the building to access the room.
All GAs/RAs are invited to discuss their issues. The agenda for the meeting is:
Agenda
Call to order
Equality Statement
Roll Call of Officers
Accept Agenda
Minutes of Last Meeting
Matters Rising
Treasurer’s Report
Communications and Bills
Executive Committee Report
Unfinished Business
New Business
Good of the Union
We will send you a Zoom meeting link for the Orillia campus and those who cannot attend the Thunder Bay campus.
Dear Graduate Assistants,
We hope this message finds you well. We are delighted to invite you to join us for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon filled with small appreciation gifts.
Your presence would be greatly appreciated as we take this opportunity of networking and connection-building among CUPE members in a casual setting.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there.
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: 4:00pm Eastern Time
Campus: Thunder Bay
Venue: Graduate Student Lounge, CASES building
A new executive team was voted for during May’s and November’s General Membership Meeting.
The new team is:
Erfan Azimi Bizaki – President
Mehran Aziminezhad – Vice President
Saeed Zaker – Chief Steward
Razieh Fereidoun Rajabi – Secretary-Treasurer
Aysan Gholami – Recording Secretary
We would like to remind you that the next round of applications for the PDB Applications are due by the end of the day on November 1, 2023. A copy of the PDB application is attached.
More information on the PDBs can be found the local’s website https://3905.cupe.ca/travel-grants/