CONTENTS

Updates

(1) Following Marathon Mediation, York University Refuses to Reach Settlement
(2) Reminder: Regular Funds Frozen During Strike
(3) Invitation to Comment on CUPE 3903 Childcare
(4) Pet Food Donations Available at HQ
(5) CUPE 3903 Hotline Hours

Meetings and Events

(6) Bargaining Team Meeting: June 4
(7) Joint BT-exec Meeting: June 4
(8) Strike Committee Meeting: June 4
(9) Executive Committee Meeting: June 6
(10) Strike General Membership Meeting: June 6

(1) Following Marathon Mediation, York University Refuses to Reach Settlement

On Saturday June 2, and into the early morning hours of Sunday June 3, the CUPE 3903 bargaining team passed several proposals to the employer through experienced mediator Kevin Burkett. The union had previously offered to move significant items to arbitration, including every item that the employer had identified as barriers to settlement. The offer made in mediation moved the union’s position to its very bare bones. Yet, the employer refused to end the strike, now 13 weeks old.

Read the full report for more information.

(2) Reminder: Regular Funds Frozen During Strike

All regular funds are frozen, as they are part of the operating budget rather than the strike fund. There would usually be a number of deadlines coming up (Professional Development Fund, Extended Health Benefits Fund, Childcare Fund, etc.). All deadlines are extended until after the conclusion of the strike. Please hang on to your applications until then.

(3) Invitation to Comment on CUPE 3903 Childcare

As the strike continues, many members would like to participate in picketing, but find they need child care support. We have been thinking about finding ways to accommodating the needs of members who are parents, and have come up with a plan to offer child care and activities for kids at the Main Gate picket line. Please fill out the survey on child care and let us know what you think!

(4) Pet Food Donations Available at HQ

Earlier last week CUPE 3903 received a generous donation of both cat food and dog food that can be distributed to members if they are in need of pet food. The pet food is available for pick up at Strike Headquarters during regular hours. We would like to thank Rhonda Doucette for thinking of our furry friends and providing such a thoughtful donation.

(5) CUPE 3903 Hotline Hours

CUPE 3903 Members and members of the York University community seeking information can call the CUPE 3903 Hotline (select hours only).

Hotline hours are updated every week and posted to 3903.cupe.ca.

(6) Bargaining Team Meeting: June 4

BT Meeting
Monday, June 4
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Unifor Local 112
30 Tangiers Rd

All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Bargaining Team.

(7) Joint Exec-BT Meeting: June 4

Joint Exec-BT
Monday, June 4
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Unifor Local 112
30 Tangiers Rd

Joint meetings of the Bargaining Team and Executive Committee are always open to members.

(8) Strike Committee Meeting: June 4

Strike Committee
Monday, June 4
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
OISE room 2198
252 Bloor St W

Strike Committee is the main coordinating body for all things strike-related at CUPE 3903. Ideas for picket line strategy? Targets or ideas for creative actions? Want to coordinate some guerrilla communications, flyers, or other media? Strike Committee is the place to do so!

(9) Executive Committee Meeting: June 6

Executive Committee
Wednesday, June 6
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
York Woods Library
1785 Finch Ave W

All members are welcome to attend and speak at executive committee meetings. Only executive committee members may vote.

(10) Strike General Membership Meeting: June 6

Strike GMM
Wednesday, June 6
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
(doors open at 4:30 pm)
Unifor Local 112
30 Tangiers Rd

Following the strike policy, Strike GMMs are held weekly for the duration of the strike. The agenda will include reports from the Executive, Treasurer, Bargaining Team, Strike Committee, as well as time for motions from the floor.

Sign up to receive the meeting package by email.

Please contact Sheila Wilmot at cupe3903.equity.officer@gmail.com if you require ASL interpretation, reimbursement for childcare/caregiver/attendant care, and/or transportation costs for members who are unable to secure Wheel-Trans, or other requests for accommodation.