CONTENTS

Updates

(1) Unit 1 and Unit 3 Remain on Strike
(2) Next Steps Regarding the Irregularities in the Unit 2 Ratification Vote
(3) Accessibility and Human Rights Complaints
(4) CUPE 3903 Hotline Hours

Meetings and Events

(5) Bargaining Team Meeting: June 18
(6) Joint BT-Exec Meeting: June 18
(7) Strike Committee Meetings: June 18 & 20
(8) Anti-Racism Committee Meeting: June 19
(9) Executive Committee Meeting: June 20
(10) Strike General Membership Meeting: June 21

(1) Unit 1 and Unit 3 Remain on Strike

While Unit 2 has ratified their Memorandum of Settlement, Unit 1 and Unit 3 remain on strike. The Bargaining Team will be visiting the picket lines and Headquarters this week in order to debrief and discuss next steps. Thursday’s General Membership Meeting will also be an opportunity to discuss strategy and next steps for Unit 1 and Unit 3.

(2) Next Steps Regarding the Irregularities in the Unit 2 Ratification Vote

In light of the major irregularities in the initial Unit 2 ratification vote, the Executive Committee is contracting an outside investigator to ascertain what took place and make recommendations going forward. We will have more information about this process in the near future once the investigator is selected and criteria are set out.

(3) Accessibility of the Unit 2 Ratification Vote

The timing of the original Unit 2 ratification vote and the re-vote presented significant accessibility problems because of the short notice of each of the votes. The re-vote also conflicted with Eid-ul-Fitr, therefore limiting participation on religious grounds. CUPE 3903 fully acknowledges that these circumstances rendered these votes inaccessible. Several attempts were made, by both the Executive Committee and the President of CUPE Ontario, Fred Hahn, to ask the employer to extend the deadline in order to provide reasonable religious accommodations.

The employer’s refusal to do so is shameful and in complete contradiction with York University’s stated values. As such, we are seeking further legal advice, and also encourage members who were prevented from casting their votes due to a lack of accommodations on grounds protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code to get in touch our Chairperson, Devin Lefebvre (cupe3903chairperson@gmail.com). The local can provide financial or other support if a complaint is filed.

(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): Monday to Thursday, 1 – 5 pm: 705-896-1141.

(5) Bargaining Team Meeting: June 18

BT Meeting
Monday, June 18
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Unifor 112
30 Tangiers Rd

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

(6) Joint Exec-BT Meeting: June 18

Joint Exec-BT
Monday, June 18
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.

(7) Strike Committee Meetings: June 18 & 20

Strike Committee
Monday, June 18
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 Wednesday June 20, details TBA.

(8) Anti-Racism Committee Meeting: June 19

Anti-Racism Committee
Tuesday, June 19
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Strike HQ
45 Four Winds Dr, Unit Q-1

The anti-racism committee was formed to address issues of racism at York University, our union, and beyond. All members interested in engaging in these issues are welcome to attend!

(9) Executive Committee Meeting: June 20

Executive Committee
Wednesday, June 20
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) Strike General Membership Meeting: June 21

Strike GMM
Thursday, June 21
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
OISE auditorium
252 Bloor St W

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.

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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.