UNITS 1, 2, & 3

Collective Bargaining 2026

This webpage is your hub for everything relating to CUPE 3903‘s collective bargaining in 2026 for Units 1, 2, & 3!

If you’re a Teaching Assistant, Contract Faculty, or RA/GA at York University, it’s time for us to start bargaining for better working conditions and better collective agreements.

Bargaining: A Beginner's guide

What is bargaining, why does it matter, and how do you get involved?

Bargaining Team Reports

After every meeting, the Bargaining Team writes a report to update the membership.

Attend a Meeting!

Stay informed and get involved by attending (Special) General Membership Meetings and Bargaining Team meetings.

Key Bargaining Stages To KNow

Bargaining is a process with several stages: surveys, elections, notice to bargain, meeting with the Employer, and more.

Your Units 1, 2, & 3

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

We currently still have openings for two Unit 3 Bargaining Team positions. If you’re an interested Unit 3 member, email bargaining@cupe3903.org!

Recording Secretary

ALL OF THE CRUCIAL

Bargaining Issues & Info

Did you know that the York administration is planning to undermine the UHIP Fund? The employer has stated that starting next September, they will no...

The collective agreements for CUPE 3903 Units 1, 2, & 3 expire on August 31st, 2026. This means that as soon as June, we can...

Collective bargaining for Units 1, 2, & 3 is about to heat up! CUPE 3903’s bargaining with York has several stages that are important to...

What’s Bargaining Anyway? CUPE 3903 is a labour union that is powered by members like you. One of the most important ways that we, as...

Have you heard about the newest danger to the seniority system? In recent years, York has been abusing the so-called ‘Hotshot Clause’ in ways that...

Skip to content