CUPE 2626 offers different sources of funding to help members with expenses related to tuition fees, cost of dependent care, presenting at academic conferences, organizing projects, and coping with unforeseen circumstances. If you have a contract as a TA, RA, Proctor, Marker, Tutor or Lab Demonstrator, or if you’ve had one in the last 12 months, you have access to this funding. Please see below for more information on the different types of funding we provide.

EMERGENCY FUND FOR RESIDENCE LIFE WORKERS

The CUPE 2626 Emergency Fund aims to provide support to members who require financial assistance as a result of unforeseen circumstances. The Fund seeks to strike a balance between providing substantive relief for the circumstances that led a member to apply, and helping as many members as possible with the funds available.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the Emergency Fund Application Form.

SOLIDARITY FUND

The Solidarity Fund is intended for groups and individuals working on events, projects, and campaigns which directly or indirectly benefit members of CUPE 2626. This includes initiatives organized by both members of CUPE 2626 as well as non-members (i.e. academic conference or workshop).

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the Solidarity Fund Application Form. This form includes:

  • A description of your event, project or campaign
  • An explanation of how CUPE 2626 members may benefit from it
  • A detailed budget for your event, project or campaign

Please note that CUPE 2626 will not support any initiative that serves to undermine students/workers rights, equality, social justice, or human rights.