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Total Rewards for Post-Doctoral Fellows (CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 3)

Post-doctoral fellows are employees that have been awarded a PhD or equivalent. The appointment involves substantial research or scholarship, and may also involve some teaching. Post-doctoral Fellows, excluding those in the Faculty of Health Sciences, are represented by The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 3906, Unit 3.

Compensation

Compensation is detailed in the CUPE, Local 3906, Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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Collective Agreement – CUPE Unit 3

CUPE 3906, Unit 3 (PDF) Collective Agreement (2019-2022)

Benefits

Health Insurance for eligible members is provided through Sun Life Financial. Dental Insurance for eligible members is provided through CUPE, Local 3906.

CUPE, Unit 3 Benefits Learn More

CUPE 3906 Post-Doctoral Fellows Benefit Booklet Learn More

Health Spending Account Learn More

Dental Plan Learn More

Mental Health Resources Learn More

Review Mental Health Resources Available to McMaster Staff & Faculty

Sun Life Benefit Information Learn More

Emergency Travel Assistance Learn More

University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) Learn More

Group Life Insurance Learn More

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Learn More

Hours of Work

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Averaging Hours of Work Approval – Postdoctoral Fellow

Approval letter from the Ministry of Labour for Averaging Hours of Work for Overtime Pay Purposes - Postdoctoral Fellow

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Excess Hours of Work Approval – CUPE Unit 3

Approval letter from the Ministry of Labour for Excess Weekly Hours of Work - Postdoctoral Fellows

CUPE Unit 3 Collective Agreement 2016-2019 for Post Doctoral Fellows