Many people don't know that CUPE 3903 has a fund available to members from the broadest diversity of gender identifications and orientations, including but not limited to gender queer, gender variant, intersex, transgender, and transsexual.

Current CUPE 3903 members are encouraged to apply to the fund for non-surgical body modification items as well as any related necessities and surgeries. Please see the application form for possible items covered.

DEADLINE, February 13, 2008

The Trans Fund is generally administered three times a year (May 31, Sept. 30, Jan. 31) except in emergency situations where members can apply to the committee on an on going basis. Due to the strike we have pushed the January 31st deadline back to February 13th.

Gender Queer? Intersex? Transgender? Gender Variant? Transsexual?

Members can draw on this fund to an annual maximum of $5000 and a lifetime maximum of $15,000. Priority will be given to first time applicants. Provided applicants were members at the time expenses were incurred, applications for past expenses will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Members whose previous claims were adjudicated by Ways and Means will also be reconsidered. If the total expense of a members claim has not been met, they can reapply in subsequent years.

How to Apply: Application forms can be downloaded from the 3903 website.

Click on 'Trans Fund Committee' under 'Benefits and Funds' or go here:
http://tao.ca/%7Ecupe3903/web/?q=node/479

Email: 3903TransFund@gmail.com