Report Back – Meeting with the Employer – February 16th (Noon–3pm)

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On Tuesday, February 16th, the CUPE 3903 Bargaining Team met with the Employer. We would like to thank members in the room for attending as observers, as per our open bargaining practice.

The Employer stated that given CUPE 3903’s insistence on receiving concrete proposals, and optimism around the ongoing mediated sessions with mediator Chris Albertyn, they were withdrawing their extension framework and would instead bargaining regularly with concrete proposals. The CUPE 3903 Bargaining Team was then presented with a number of counter proposals, mainly addressing all-units issues. Members can see the Employer’s counter proposals, and the Union’s latest proposal package here.

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Report Back: Preliminary Meeting with Chris Albertyn – February 14th (1pm)

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On Sunday February 14th, the CUPE 3903 Bargaining Team met with mediator Chris Albertyn at 1pm. The Bargaining Team would like to thank members in the room for attending as observers, as per our open bargaining practice.

Mr. Albertyn met with the Employer the day before, on Saturday, February 13, at 10am. These separate mediated sessions with both the Employer and the Union were dedicated to preliminary discussions on job security programs for Unit 2. Members can see the Union’s latest proposal package here. The remaining two weekends in February (Feb 20-21, and Feb 27-28) will be utilized to continue the mediation process. During these sessions, we will focus on the job security measures and equity provisions tied to them. Our preliminary session provided Mr. Albertyn with clarity regarding the differences between the Union and the Employer. We also had an opportunity to discuss what the mediation process would look like going forward, including how our legal counsel would support the process.

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Executive Committee Elections

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The Executive Committee Elections are underway! For a list of executive positions, please see CUPE 3903 Executive Committee*.

Members wishing to nominate themselves for a position can do so here: Executive Committee Nomination Form. Members running for a position need to provide the contact information for two members in good standing. For unit specific positions, they must be a member of the same bargaining unit. To view a list of current nominations, please see Executive Committee Nominations

The election timeline will be as follows:
Nomination period: February 14th – February 28th
Campaign period: March 1st – March 15th

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Report Back: Bargaining Team Meeting on February 10th (11–12:30pm)

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The Bargaining Team met on February 10th and discussed strategies to make report-backs at general membership meetings more efficient, and strategized for the upcoming weekend bargaining sessions on February 14th, 20th and 21st. These sessions will be dedicated to discussing job security programs for Unit 2, facilitated by mediator Chris Albertyn. Members can see the Union’s latest proposal package here. During these weekend sessions, we will focus on the job security measures articulated in proposals 9, 30, 35, 36, 40, 41, and 42.

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COVID-19 Protocol for Screening, Self-Disclosure and Incident Management

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This notice has been issued by York University. It is the protocol that has been put in place offering guidance and information on the required screening practices, the handling of self-disclosure in the event of a positive test, and the processes and responsibilities of those who become close contacts, symptomatic, or who test positive for COVID-19.

Please read the full notice here.

Notice – Mediated Bargaining Weekend Sessions with Chris Albertyn

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Please find the schedule and registration links for the mediated bargaining weekend sessions with Chris Albertyn below:

1. On Sunday, February 14, the Bargaining Team will meet with Chris Albertyn for a preliminary meeting at 1pm.
Register in advance for this meeting here.

2. On Saturday, February 20, Albertyn will start with the Employer at 10am and will meet with the 3903 BT at 4pm.
(Note Before: while the registration link indicates 10am, the session with 3903 starts at 4pm.)

3. Similarly, on Sunday, February 21, Albertyn will start with the Employer at 10am, and will meet with the 3903 BT at 12 pm.

Register in advance for both meetings here.
(Same link for both meetings; only register once.)

The Bargaining Team will assess availability for the weekend of February 27 and 28 shortly.

Nominations Open – 13 Delegates for the 57th Annual CUPE Ontario Convention – Deadline Friday, March 5th

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CUPE 3903 is sending 13 delegates to the 57th Annual CUPE Ontario Convention. The virtual convention will commence on May 26th, and will conclude on Friday May 28th. Any members who wish to nominate themselves can email Stacey Berquist, Vice President Unit 1. Nominations will close on Friday March 5th.

COVID-19 Emergency Isolation Fund for Precarious Migrants

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The FCJ Refugee Centre, with the support of the City of Toronto, has funding which can support individuals or families that do not have access to either Ontario Works or federal support. This fund is available to any migrant worker, people without status, or international students who have tested positive for COVID-19 and need to be in isolation. This is a one-time fund.
For more information, please view the FCJ Refugee Centre Flyer