UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO EDUCATION WORKERS
803-180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2V6
tel: 416.593.7057/416.978.7632; fax: 416.593.9866
[email protected]/www.cupe3902.org
UNION SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:
BARGAINING SUPPORT COMMITTEE ORGANIZERS
Posted: 24 August 2011
Deadline: 31August 2011, or when filled
Position Starts: September 2011
The executive committee of CUPE 3902 is looking to book-off three (3) members from 35 hours of contracted
work with the UofT over the summer term. The right of the trade union to book-off members is outlined in
the Union Leave Provisions of the Local’s collective agreements.
If you have an appointment equal to or greater than this book-off position, the Union will reimburse the
Employer for the applicable wage and benefit costs involved in reallocating all or part of your appointment to
this project.
If your appointment is for fewer hours than this position, the Union will reimburse the Employer for the
applicable wage and benefit costs and offer an honorarium equivalent to the difference in the size of your
appointment and this posted position paid at the applicable union rates.
If you cannot subdivide an appointment or are otherwise unable to be seconded from your responsibilities at the
UofT, you may opt instead for an honorarium equivalent to $39.92 plus 4% vacation pay per hour.
Qualifications
 Unit 1 member in good standing
 Previous union and/or community organizing experience preferred
 Familiarity with labour movement
Duties
 Attend meetings of the general and unit membership
 Attend regular Bargaining Support Committee meetings.
 Plan and undertake activities alongside the executive and other committees in support of the Local’s
bargaining aims
 Serve as liaison between campus groups and the Local
 Assist the campus, mobilization and departmental stewards in organising and planning union meetings and
information sessions
 Contact current and potential union members with union updates/information
 Distribute union information/literature
Members selected shall serve in office at the pleasure of the executive committee or until the end of the fall
term. These positions are renewable in the winter term at the discretion of the executive.
To apply, send your cover letter and CV by 31 August 2011 to: BSC Organizer, Executive Committee, CUPE 3902, 803180 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 2V6; or by email to [email protected].