Research Associates at the University of Toronto have finally won their union certification vote. For the first time, they will be able to negotiate a collective agreement, and improve their working conditions.
Seventy-five percent of voters supported the unionization process. The result of the vote was:
Yes: 172
No: 60
Total ballots cast: 233
Segregated ballots: 1
What happens next? At an upcoming General Members Meeting, you will be asked to vote on welcoming the Research Associates into your local as a new bargaining unit.
If you have any questions, reach out to CUPE 3902’s president Marianna Reis at president@cupe3902.org.
