As suggested in a recent TFAC meeting, a subgroup of us are interested in putting together a kind of "TFAC History" for ourselves, future members, and for the public via the new CUPE 3903 website. There's an increasing call among members to know and honour our history, so this project is one such response to […]
The Executive Committee is holding a meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Only executive committee members can vote. This meeting will be hybrid, with the in-person space being the board room of the CUPE 3903 office (Atkinson 143). Please click here for the Zoom link for this meeting! The agenda is linked here. Please contact Zoë […]
🖤🐈⬛ All Trans Feminist Action Caucus members* are invited to join us for the February TFAC meeting on February 11th from 2pm – 4pm. This meeting will be hybrid, in the CUPE 3903 office at 143 Atkinson and on Zoom at this link. The agenda is available here. 📝 Did you know? As a rank-and-file member of TFAC, you will […]
Find us in Vari Hall on February 13th from 12-4PM to spread a bit of sweet solidarity! We'll have free cookies to give out, plus informative materials about current and upcoming campaigns. We're planning to have vegan and gluten-free options available! More info will be released closer to the event. Are you a CUPE […]
February 13th, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83110859711 This is one of a series of recurring biweekly meetings of the Unit 2 Stewards’ Council convened by the Unit 2 Lead Steward in accordance with our bylaws (12.II.C). We will plan projects and support one another in the effort to build unit 2 stewarding. We will also discuss how to […]
You're invited to a special Stewards' Council discussion of the Sexual Violence Policy (linked). This will be a hybrid meeting, involving participation options both in person at the CUPE 3903 office (143 Atkinson) and via registration on Zoom. Please register in advance even if you are coming in person so that we can better estimate […]
At the next meeting of the ARRT, we will discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and restructuring at York University. Links to investigate for February 20th ARRT: Generative AI in Teaching and Learning - York University York U embraces challenges, opportunities presented by AI - Chloë Brushwood Rose Artificial Intelligence Initiative - Office of the […]
This will be a session of Unit 5 bargaining with the Employer. Unit 5 is our newest unit in CUPE 3903, representing workers at the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness! Do you have questions, supportive words, or want to know more about Unit 5 bargaining? Send an email to Promise Busulwa, Lead Steward Unit 5, […]
The Executive Committee is holding a meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Only executive committee members can vote. This meeting will be hybrid, with the in-person space being the board room of the CUPE 3903 office (Atkinson 143). Please click here for the Zoom link for this meeting! The agenda is available at this link. Please […]
February 27th, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83110859711 This is one of a series of recurring biweekly meetings of the Unit 2 Stewards’ Council convened by the Unit 2 Lead Steward in accordance with our bylaws (12.II.C). We will plan projects and support one another in the effort to build unit 2 stewarding. We will also discuss how to […]
Join us for the next hybrid Stewards' Council meeting, happening on February 27th from 2:30-4:30PM on Zoom and in the CUPE 3903 office (143 Atkinson)! All members are welcome, not just stewards, so we hope to see you there. You can find the meeting Zoom link here. The tenative agenda is linked here. This meeting […]
We are hosting a hybrid General Membership Meeting on February 28th from 12:30pm – 3:30pm! All members are encouraged to attend. To register for the meeting, click this link. Please register in advance! Make sure to register at the link even if you’re attending in-person so that we can better estimate numbers and you can receive voting ballots via email. The […]
The Trans Feminist Action Caucus History Project and the Archive Committee are organizing a training session on March 4th 1:00-3:00 PM where members will be able to learn more about the CUPE 3903 Archives and the TFAC History Project. Attendees will also be able to learn how to conduct archival research, understand and use archival materials. You do […]
If you’re afraid York's programs and campus are being dismantled, you’re not alone. The York administration appears to have abandoned its vision to provide "a broad sociodemographic of students with access to a high quality education" , its mission to "explore global concerns", "encourage bilingual study", and its commitment to "social justice" and "collegial self-governance". […]
At the next meeting of the ARRT, we will discuss the Board of Governors package from February 25, 2025 and the Senate package from February 27, 2025. Please read what you can, as your capacity allows. This is part of our ongoing research into how York’s upper administration has reshaped the university to the detriment of the educational […]
This will be a session of Unit 5 bargaining with the Employer. Unit 5 is our newest unit in CUPE 3903, representing workers at the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness! Do you have questions, supportive words, or want to know more about Unit 5 bargaining? Send an email to Promise Busulwa, Lead Steward Unit 5, […]
The Executive Committee is holding a meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Only executive committee members can vote. This meeting will be hybrid, with the in-person space being the board room of the CUPE 3903 office (Atkinson 143). Please click here for the Zoom link for this meeting! The agenda is available by clicking here. Please […]
Join the BIPOC Caucus for their last event of the year! CUPE 3903 members who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour: come out to this Town Hall and share what you want to see from this caucus. Let’s brainstorm together how we can build power and make our union work for everyone. The BIPOC Caucus Town Hall will be taking place […]
Join the Trans Feminist Action Caucus (TFAC) and the Chimneystack Film Society for our inaugural film screening on March 11, 2025 at the Centre for Film & Theatre (CFT) 135. We will be screening Long Time Comin' (1993) directed by Dionne Brand and Like the Trees (1974) directed by Kathleen Shannon. All films projected on 16mm, and because […]
The Trans Feminist Action Caucus Annual General Meeting (AGM) is happening on March 17, from 1:00-3:00 PM! It’s hybrid, so you can join on Zoom (linked here) or at the CUPE 3903 office in Atkinson 143. Make sure to attend the AGM as we will be presenting and approving the 2025-2026 budget, as well as […]
This will be a session of Unit 5 bargaining with the Employer. Unit 5 is our newest unit in CUPE 3903, representing workers at the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness! Do you have questions, supportive words, or want to know more about Unit 5 bargaining? Send an email to Promise Busulwa, Lead Steward Unit 5, […]
Are you a Black and/or Indigenous and/or person of colour (BIPOC) interested in learning more about Unit 2 contract faculty work? As a part of the Mentoring Program Fund, this session is geared to support Unit 1 and 3 members, as well as newer Unit 2 members, who are seeking advice and guidance on applying […]
University educators, including teaching assistants and contract faculty, are often subject to issues of racism and sexism in the classroom, among other forms of discrimination and harassment. Recent and ongoing attacks on the humanities might further exacerbate the problem, posing a serious threat to educators who integrate and take up equity and social justice in […]
At the next meeting of the ARRT, we will discuss the Faculties of the Future Interim Report. Please read what you can, as your capacity allows. This is part of our ongoing research into how York’s upper administration has reshaped the university to the detriment of the educational mission and the employees who make York work. If […]
CUPE 3903 represents the contract faculty, teaching assistants, graduate assistants, and research assistants, part-time librarians and archivists, and Canadian Observatory on Homelessness workers at York University.