Professional Development & Employee Assistance (PDEA) Fund

Each year CUPE provides $20,000.00 to CUPE 2 members to offset the costs of professional development up to $500.00 per year.

International student members can be reimbursed the cost of the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) up to $200.00 per year.

PDEA application deadlines: November 15, March 15, and July 15

The application forms can be found by visiting:

If you have any questions about the PDEA fund or about your work as a CUPE member in general, please feel free to email your Unit 2 VP.