CONTENTS
Updates
(1) Remediation FAQ
(2) Unit 2 Deadline for the Strike Hardship Fund
(3) Disputes Committee Office Hours
(4) CUPE 3903 Hotline Hours
Meetings and Events
(5) Bargaining Team Meeting: June 25
(6) Joint BT-Exec Meeting: June 25
(7) Strike Committee Meeting: June 25
(8) Anti-Racism Committee Meeting: June 26
(9) Executive Committee Meeting: June 27
(10) Strike General Membership Meeting: June 27
(1) Remediation FAQ
Unit 2 representatives on the Executive Committee have prepared a FAQ to help members navigate the requirements of remediation.
Read the Remediation FAQ for more information, and contact your Unit 2 representatives if you have further questions.
Please note that payroll is running an off-cycle payment for remediation pay that is scheduled for July 9.
(2) Unit 2 Deadline for the Strike Hardship Fund
The Strike Hardship Fund is available for members to help them purchase items they need for their strike duties and/or who are in financial difficulties because of the strike.
Now that Unit 2 is no longer on strike, the Strike Hardship Fund has set a deadline of June 29, 2018 for Unit 2 members to submit all applications to be considered.
For more information, visit the Strike Hardship Fund page.
(3) Disputes Committee Office Hours
The Disputes Committee invites members to drop-in office hours, this Tuesday (June 26) 10 am – 12 pm, and Wednesday (June 27) from 9 am – 12 pm, to get information about the options available for members seeking resolution to disputes that have come up within the strike.
Meetings will be with two or more members of the committee, and will be private and confidential. Drop by Strike HQ and we can go grab coffee and talk about the process to resolve your strike-problems.
(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 25
BT Meeting
Monday, June 25
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kurdish Community Centre
1290 Finch Ave W
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Bargaining Team.
(6) Joint BT-Exec Meeting: June 25
Joint BT-Exec
Monday, June 25
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Kurdish Community Centre
1290 Finch Ave W
Joint meetings of the Bargaining Team and Executive Committee are always open to members.
(7) Strike Committee Meeting: June 25
Strike Committee
Monday, June 25
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!
(8) Anti-Racism Committee Meeting: June 26
ARC Meeting
Tuesday, June 26
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Strike HQ
45 Four Winds Dr, Unit Q-1
The anti-racism committee will be meeting on Tuesday, June 26 at 3:30. 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 27
Exec Meeting
Wednesday, June 27
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Kurdish Community Centre
1290 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 27
Strike GMM
Wednesday, June 27
5:00 pm – 8:00 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.