CONTENTS
Updates
(1) Reminder: Pick Up Your Strike Pay
(2) Bylaw Amendment Results
(3) CUPE 3903 Hotline Hours
Meetings and Events
(4) Anti-Racism Committee Meeting: July 9
(5) Strike Committee Meeting: July 9
(6) Executive Committee Meeting: July 10
(7) Bargaining Team Meeting: July 11
(8) Joint BT-Exec Meeting: July 11
(9) Strike General Membership Meeting: July 12
(1) Reminder: Pick Up Your Strike Pay
If you have not picked up your strike pay from the picket lines or the 8th Line meet-up, it remains at Strike Headquarters (45 Four Winds Dr, Unit Q-1). Please come by on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to pick up your cheque(s). If you are in a situation that prevents you from coming to HQ in person, email sectreasurer3903@gmail.com or cupe3903chairperson@gmail.com to authorize either third-party pick-up or the mailing of the cheques.
(2) Bylaw Amendment Results
A bylaw amendment introducing recall language for the Executive Committee was approved at the June 5 Strike General Membership Meeting.
For the text of the amendment and the vote results, see here.
(3) 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.
(4) Anti-Racism Committee Meeting: July 9
ARC Meeting
Monday, July 9
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Strike HQ
45 Four Winds Dr, Unit Q-1
The anti-racism committee will be meeting on Tuesday, July 10 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!
(5) Strike Committee Meeting: July 9
Strike Committee
Monday, July 9
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Strike HQ
45 Four Winds Dr, Unit Q-1
This 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!
(6) Executive Committee Meeting: July 10
Exec Meeting
Tuesday, July 10
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Strike HQ
45 Four Winds Dr, Unit Q-1
All members are welcome to attend and speak at executive committee meetings. Only executive committee members may vote.
(7) Bargaining Team Meeting: July 11
BT Meeting
Wednesday, July 11
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Kurdish Community Centre
1290 Finch Ave W
All members are welcome to attend meetings of the Bargaining Team.
(8) Joint BT-Exec Meeting: July 11
Joint BT-Exec
Wednesday, July 11
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.
(9) Strike General Membership Meeting: July 12
Strike GMM
Thursday, July 12
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. Specifically, this meeting will include a discussion of accessibility during the strike and the selection of a trial panel.
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.