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October 12, 2010
Collective bargaining update: Oct. 12SEIU Local 2, which represents operations and maintenance workers, skilled trades and custodians and cleaners at McMaster, is in a legal strike position.Talks between the University and the union were continuing Tuesday afternoon. The union has notified the University its strike date is 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
October 12, 2010
Tentative agreement between McMaster and SEIU Local 2SEIU Local 2 and the University have reached a tentative agreement that their bargaining committees will each recommend for ratification. The tentative agreement means there will be no pickets at the University Wednesday. Employees in the bargaining unit will have the opportunity to vote on the tentative agreement within the next few days. Details of the time, date and location of the ratification vote will be announced as soon as they have been confirmed.
October 8, 2010
Professors appointed academy fellowsThree professors in the Faculty of Health Sciences have been honoured for their significant contributions to health services research in Canada with appointments to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
October 8, 2010
Ron Joyce Centre officially openMcMaster University officially opened the DeGroote School of Business Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington, Ont. yesterday.
October 8, 2010
Labour Relations Update – Oct. 8Members of SEIU Local 2 voted Thursday night to reject the University's contract offer.
October 7, 2010
Celebrating 169 employees and nearly 4,000 years of serviceSome of McMaster's longest-serving staff members were recognized yesterday at the University's annual Years of Service luncheon, held in the Student Centre's CIBC Hall.
October 6, 2010
University Librarian takes on new roleAfter four years in his role as McMaster's chief librarian, Jeff Trzeciak has announced that he is leaving the University.
October 6, 2010
Collective Bargaining Update – Oct. 6SEIU Local 2 has called a meeting for Thursday, Oct. 7 for members to vote on the University's contract offer.
October 6, 2010
Mac Serve: By the numbersMac Serve is an annual event that sees hundreds of students spend a day volunteering in the community.
October 5, 2010
Building a sustainable economy in Africa, one shoe at a timeNot only has Oliberte created jobs in Africa, it has created employment opportunities free from exploitation, abuse and corruption, and with employment benefits North Americans might take for granted.
October 5, 2010
Collective Bargaining Update – Oct. 5The University and SEIU Local 2 are making progress as they continue to negotiate a new collective agreement.
October 4, 2010
‘Boxed lunch’ takes on a whole new meaningFor some students, mac and cheese is considered a staple. For others in the community, the boxed meal, often handed out by food banks, can mean the difference between dinner and going hungry.
October 2, 2010
Collective bargaining update – Sat. Oct. 2Update for Sat. Oct. 2 The University and SEIU Local 2 continue negotiations on a new contract. The union has now given the University written notice that the earliest possible date it could strike is Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 p.m. Pickets will not be formed prior to that date and time.
October 1, 2010
Collective Bargaining Update: Oct. 1The University and SEIU Local 2 are continuing negotiations Friday on a new collective agreement. SEIU Local 2 represents operations and maintenance, skilled trades and cleaners and custodians at McMaster.
October 1, 2010
Ethical dilemmas keep humanitarian workers from returning to the field: McMaster studyMcMaster ethicist Lisa Schwartz is analyzing the ethical struggles faced by humanitarian health care workers around the world.
September 30, 2010
CUDA Teaching Centre has potential to improve computingStudents looking for the next big trend in computer technology will want to keep an eye on a new initiative starting at McMaster.
September 30, 2010
Collective bargaining update: SEIU Local 2McMaster and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local 2) have been bargaining since September 20 to reach a new collective agreement. While about half of the contract has been settled, the remaining monetary issues are very challenging.
September 28, 2010
Welcome Week benefits students and institutionsMost students agree: there's a lot to be gained by attending Welcome Week orientation events. But are incoming students the only ones who benefit from the week-long mix of educational sessions and social gatherings?
September 27, 2010
[Video] First Nations Student Association hosts powwow on campusAlly Stoett, Crystal St-Jean and Gasenneeyoh Crawford talk about the McMaster First Nations Student Association's annual Welcoming Powow, held to welcome first year native students to campus as well as to educate the McMaster community about native culture.
September 27, 2010
Students award faculty for excellence in teachingThe McMaster Students Union (MSU) handed out its annual teaching awards September 23 at a ceremony honouring faculty for their outstanding commitment to teaching.