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Become a Member in Good Standing of CUPE 3287!

CUPE Local 3287 represents all Sessional Lecturers and Applied Music Instructors employed by the University of Saskatchewan. Through collective bargaining and grievance processes, the Union works to obtain improved salaries and working conditions for all of its members and to ensure good relations with the employer. Dues-paying membership in the Local is a condition of your employment and is automatic. Union dues are 2% of gross sessional earnings and are deducted automatically from your pay, as indicated on your T4 slip. Union dues are tax deductible.

However, only members in good standing are permitted to hold union office or to vote in union elections and referenda. To become a member in good standing, submit an application using one the forms below:

Online Application Form

Application Form (pdf)

A completed paper application form can be returned to our office, either via mail, campus mail, or by sending a scan of the form to apply.cupe3287@gmail.com.

FAQs About Our Local

 

Did you know that, as a U of S sessional lecturer and member of CUPE 3287:

  • You have a union that will support you if you have job-related problems?
  • You can apply for on-campus parking through your union?
  • You can apply for professional development funding to attend a conference or for other projects related to your teaching practice or academic research?
  • You can apply for a tuition waiver to take a course at the U of S
  • You are eligible for health and dental benefits?
  • You can apply for a Right of First Refusal if you have taught a course three times or more in a four year period?
  • You have the opportunity to serve as a member on a University or union committee?
  • You may be eligible for Employment Insurance benefits if you are not teaching in a given term or during the Spring and Summer session?
  • You are invited to social occasions throughout the year where you can meet other sessional lecturers?