The JSJC is holding a meeting on Thursday November 11th at 7:30 pm. The purpose of this meeting is for general members to consult with the CUPE side of the JSJC, subsequent to the meeting with Chris Albertyn. All members are welcome to attend.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-CtqD4tGdTOgVOM10PfKFJFYdTw0VxL
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Save the dates! TFAC has organized 3 workshops for TransDay of Remembrance. All trans identified members, allies, and community members welcome!
Nov 15th (11am–noon) – Trans ID Assistance with Dana Teagle
URL: bit.ly/TFAC-TDOR
Nov 22nd (11am to noon) – Consent in Academia with The ReiQueer
URL: bit.ly/TFAC-TDOR2
Nov 22nd (7– 8pm) – Remembrance & Mourning: An Evening with Alec Butler
URL: bit.ly/TFAC-TDOR3
**URLs are all case-sensitive. All members and broader community are welcomed. Registration required.
Nominations for the Professional Development Fund Committee, Joint Health and Safety Committee and the Research Grants and Travel Funds Committee are now open. Members are encouraged to run for the positions noted below which have become vacant.
The deadline to nominate yourself is Friday, November 19th, at 5pm.
Information on the work of these committees can be viewed here.
If you would like to nominate yourself for any of these positions, please email Chris Little, VP Unit 1, cupe3903vpu1@gmail.com. If there are more nominations than vacancies for any of these positions, a vote will be held at the GMM on November 30th.
Did you know members of CUPE 3903 are entitled to workplace accommodations for illness, disability, family status, and other Ontario Human Rights Code grounds? The process can seem onerous, but we are here to help!
Following the success of our Fall term info sessions, we are offering a session for those considering accommodations for the Winter term. We will also discuss the review of COVID-based accommodations that were granted in the Fall.
This information session will take place November 17th at 5pm. Whether you are planning to request an accommodation, wondering about the upcoming review of your accommodations, or you’re simply considering your options, this session is for you to learn more!
In this information session, we will discuss:
You must register to attend these information sessions: November 17th Info Session Registration Form
As part of your registration, please indicate any access needs you may have.
Please note that captioning and ASL will be provided on request. For ASL and captioning, please contact our Equity Officer (cupe3903equity@gmail.com) with your request by November 5th, 2021.
The nomination periods for the positions of Chief Steward Unit 1 and bargaining team member, Unit 4, have now closed. The position of CS Unit 1 was acclaimed by Ewa Cybulska and the position of bargaining team member, Unit 4, was acclaimed by Susan Bryant.
Congratulations to the newest member of our executive and bargaining team!
The JSJC is holding a meeting on Thursday October 28th at 7pm. The purpose of this meeting is for general members to consult with the CUPE side of the JSJC, subsequent to the meeting with Chris Albertyn. All members are welcome to attend.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83799271519?pwd=eFlZYjdwWDBwVVdUSFRMbTNQdHJEZz09
Meeting ID: 837 9927 1519
Passcode: 386557
We are hosting a General Membership Meeting via Zoom on October 28th from 2:30pm to 5:30pm! All members are encouraged to attend.
Please register in advance for this meeting here.
In order to register, you will need to provide your employee number, which will be kept confidential. Your employee number is on your monthly pay stub. If you don’t know your employee number, please click here for instructions.
Keep reading for the tentative agenda, accessibility information and more.
When using YUscreen to upload vaccination records or exemption documentation, members of CUPE 3903 should always use their employee Passport York ID or indicate they are an employee, as relevant, even if they are also a student.
The employer has taken the position that a member who uploads documents or makes a request as a student is waiving their right to union representation, should there be any problems that impact their employment relationship. While this position is not legally sound, the union is advising all members to make their requests as employees to avoid any lengthy arguments about jurisdiction should there be a need for union intervention.
The following bargaining team positions are still vacant and need to be filled:
i) Bargaining Team Representative Unit 4 (1 position)
ii) Bargaining Team Recording Secretary Unit 4 (1 position)
The nomination period for these positions will be reopened on October 10, 2021. Members interested in nominating themselves should fill out the nomination form. Here is the link: (https://form.jotform.com/cupe3903/election-nomination-form).
If contested, the nomination period will be followed by a two-week campaign period and a five day election (via Simply Voting).
Timeline:
Nomination period (2 weeks): October 10 – October 24
Campaign period (2 weeks): October 25 – November 7
Voting period (5 days): November 8 – November 12
Please consult the Continuing Sessional Status Programme (CSSP) eligibility list from the employer for the upcoming CSSP application round. CSSP blanket applications are due on November 1, 2021. You can apply online here. For further instructions see our CSSP Blanket Application Instructions page.
As per Article 12 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement “Bargaining unit employees shall be granted Continuing Sessional Standing upon the completion of three consecutive contract years (September 1 to August 31) with an average annual minimum teaching intensity of 2 Type 1 or equivalent positions over the three years.” Members retain their CSSP status unless it ends pursuant to the terms in 12.01.
If you think you should be included in the eligibility list, but your name is not listed, please contact Rob Lawson (rlawson@yorku.ca) in the Faculty Relations Office, as well as Chief Steward Unit 2, Chris Bailey, or Staff Representative, Raj Virk for assistance.