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Updates

(1) No Change in Health Benefits for Striking Members
(2) Picket Line Childcare
(3) Pet Food Donations Available at HQ
(4) CUPE 3903 Hotline Hours

Meetings and Events

(5) Joint BT-Exec Meeting: June 11
(6) Strike Committee Meetings: June 11 & 14
(7) Unfair Labour Practice Hearing: June 13
(8) Strike General Membership Meeting: June 13
(9) Executive Committee Meeting: June 14
(10) All Out! Rally for Decent Work: June 16
(11) Labour of Love: Fundraiser in Support of CUPE 3903: June 16

(1) No Change in Health Benefits for Striking Members

On Tuesday, June 5, the employer posted a letter sent to CUPE National regarding payment of benefits for CUPE 3903 members on strike. CUPE National had pre-paid three months starting March 5. The cheque for the month of June has been sent. All members should rest assured that they are free to keep using their benefits.

(2) Picket Line Childcare

The 8th Line is planning child care on the picket lines to include parent members who would like to do picket work but do not have a formal child care arrangement.

Read the full post for more information, including for those who want to help with this endeavour.

(3) Pet Food Donations Available at HQ

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.

(4) 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.

(5) Joint Exec-BT Meeting: June 11

Joint Exec-BT
Monday, June 11
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.

(6) Strike Committee Meetings: June 11 & 14

Strike Committee
Monday, June 11
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!

There will be another Strike Committee meeting on Thursday June 14, details TBA.

(7) Unfair Labour Practice Hearing: June 13

ULP Hearing
Wednesday, June 13
Beginning at 9:30 am
505 University Ave

The hearing regarding the Unfair Labour Practice (ULP) complaint filed against York University, as well as the one that was filed by the employer, will take place at the Ontario Labour Relations Board on Wednesday, June 13, beginning at 9:30 am in the 2nd floor boardroom. We do not yet know how long the hearing will take. It may continue over several days.

(8) Strike General Membership Meeting: June 13

Strike GMM
Wednesday, June 13
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.

(9) Executive Committee Meeting: June 14

Executive Committee
Thursday, June 14
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Location TBA

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

(10) All Out! Rally for Decent Work: June 16

Rally for Decent Work
Saturday, June 16
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Meet at the Ministry of Labour

On June 16, let’s show Doug Ford that Ontario will not allow our new labour laws to be rolled back and that we will fight to improve what we’ve won. We will start at the Ministry of Labour (400 University Avenue) then march to Queen’s Park.

This rally is co-hosted by the Ontario Federation of Labour and the Fight for $15. It is an opportunity for the labour movement to show a united front.

Join and share the event on Facebook

(11) Labour of Love: Fundraiser in Support of CUPE 3903: June 16

Labour of Love: A Fundraiser in Support of CUPE 3903!
Saturday June 16
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Glad Day Bookshop
499 Church St

This fundraiser, hosted by Erin Brockobić, will feature performances, door prizes, a silent auction, and games! The location is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Please share the event poster widely (PDF or JPEG) and invite all your friends and family!