Thursday, November 5th 2009

By selma al-samarrai

Where are Go Buses dropping off and picking up commuters?

Go buses are dropping commuters off at the HSR stop on Main Street opposite Bowman Street.

They are picking up commuters at the HSR stop on Main Street at Emerson Street.

Where are HSR buses dropping off and picking up commuters?

51 University and 5C Westbound buses drive on King but instead of turning on Sterling, they turn on Dalewood until they hit Main Street and then makes the left onto Emerson and continues on its normal route.

51 University and 5A Eastbound drives from Emerson onto Main, then it turns on Dalewood, then King, and then continues on its normal downtown route.

Where are Coach Canada buses dropping off and picking up students?

Buses are both dropping off and picking up students on the HSR stop on Main Street opposite Bowman Street.

Where are Greyhound buses picking up students?

Buses heading towards Brantford or London will be picking up students at the HSR stop on Main Stret opposite Emerson Street.

Buses heading toward downtown Hamilton will be picking up students at Main Street at Bowman Street.

Will the strike be affecting other Unions work on campus?

No, under the Unions’ collective agreements they are required to work during another union’s strike.

How will my classes be affected?

This decision is entirely up to the professor. Professors cannot take over duties of Teaching Assistants; therefore the professors will determine the change to the class structure.

Are TAs allowed to work during the strike? Can they be eliminated from the union if they do so?

Yes, TAs are allowed to work during the strike, and will be paid as normal, provided they fulfill their regular TA duties. No, they cannot be eliminated from the union if they choose to continue working during the strike, as the University employs them.

Are members of the CUPE union still able to receive their scholarships during a strike?

Yes.

What happens to the benefits of members of the CUPE union during a strike?

Since the University pays a standard $150,000 benefit fund to the union at the beginning of the school year, the decision to continue providing benefits throughout a strike is made by the union.

Are members of the CUPE union still eligible for the dental plan?

Since a part of the dental plan is provided by the University’s monthly contributions to the dental plan, it is different than the provision of other benefits. The union and the University reached an agreement that allowed the continuation of the dental benefit during a strike.

Do members of the CUPE union get paid during a strike?

Those who choose to work during the strike will continue to be paid by the University. Pay from the University ceases only for those who choose to partake in the strike and forego their TA duties. However, those who choose to strike are eligible for up to $200 a week if they fulfill their strike duties.

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