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  • July 2024

  • Thu 4

    Executive Transition Meeting

    July 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    The Executive Committee is holding a transition meeting with the outgoing and incoming members of the executive. All members are welcome to attend. Only executive committee members can vote. This meeting will beĀ hybrid, with the in-person space being the board room of the CUPE 3903 office (Atkinson 143). July 4th, 10AM-12PM:Ā https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84850207987?pwd=eDsNWDfDf7V2EpUMRk7VxKfUyGlEMC.1

  • Wed 10

    Rank-and-File Debrief

    July 10, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    An event organized by our rank-and-file members: On June 6, rank-and-file members from units 1, 2, and 3 met to discuss the successes and failures of the 2024 strike, and to begin organizing for the next round of bargaining. While this proved a productive space for us to work through questions facing our union, one […]

  • Thu 11

    Executive Committee Meeting

    July 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    The Executive Committee is holding a meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Only executive committee members can vote.Ā This meeting will beĀ hybrid, with the in-person space being the board room of the CUPE 3903 office (Atkinson 143). July 11th, 1PM-4PM:Ā https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88416370728?pwd=CgP39J2p8IGbLusS9k3Qxmccta6EuC.1 Please contact cupe3903chairperson@gmail.com for any accessibility requests.

  • Fri 12

    Pickup Basketball

    July 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Join us on 12 July, from 13:00 to 15:00, for a game of pickup basketball on the court outside Founders College. This is just for fun, without set teams or game structure, so feel free to come and go as you please. Light refreshments will be available. šŸ€

  • Thu 18

    3903 Virtual Social!

    July 18, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Note: This week's virtual social was shortened to 2PM-3PM because of the executive meeting! Apologies for any inconvenience. Join us for our CUPE 3903 Virtual Social! This is a reoccurring unstructured social space for members to chat and make friends. If you’re interested in connecting casually with other members online outside of meetings, this is […]

  • Wed 31

    July Stewards’ Council Meeting

    July 31, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) 96 The Pond Road, North York, ON, Canada

    Our next Stewards’ Council meeting will be onĀ Wednesday, July 31st, fromĀ 4PM – 6PM. All members welcome! Stewards’ Council is a space to discuss and organize with fellow members to address issues in our workplace. This meeting isĀ hybrid! The in-person space for this will be the CUPE 3903 Office in 143 Atkinson;Ā please fill out this form if […]

  • August 2024

  • Fri 2

    3903 Frisbee!

    August 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Field next to Passy Crescent Passy Crescent, North York, ON, Canada

    Join us for a fun time playing frisbee next week, August 2nd from 1-3PM in the field next to Passy Crescent! No frisbee experience necessary.Ā šŸ˜‰šŸ„Ā This is a great chance to meet other CUPE 3903 members and enjoy summer!Ā ā˜€ļø For any questions, contact:Ā Matt Lomas,Ā Recording Secretary,Ā recsec.cupe3903@gmail.comĀ or Keefer Wong,Ā Vice-President Unit 3,Ā cupe3903vpu3@gmail.com

  • Tue 6

    Executive Committee Meeting

    August 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) 96 The Pond Road, North York, ON, Canada

    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). August 6th, 1PM-4PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84918153462?pwd=4uftpPmAP3EdwDiaWz7G5Nj3bsKNjf.1 Please contact Zoë Newman, Chairperson, at cupe3903chairperson@gmail.com for any accessibility requests.

  • Tue 13

    CUPE 3903 Bracelet/Button DIY

    August 13, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) 96 The Pond Road, North York, ON, Canada

    Come make CUPE 3903 themed beaded friendship bracelets and custom buttons with us on August 13th from 3-5PM in the 143 Atkinson office!Ā šŸ—“ļøĀ We’re bringing the bracelet and button making supplies, so all you have to bring is yourself. For any questions, contact:Ā Mackenzie Edwards,Ā Communications Officer, atĀ cupe3903comms@gmail.comĀ or Becky Whiley,Ā Lead Steward Unit 1, atĀ cupe3903csu1@gmail.com

  • Mon 19

    August General Membership Meeting

    August 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    We are hosting aĀ hybridĀ General Membership Meeting onĀ August 19th from 1:00-4:00pm! All members are encouraged to attend. ToĀ registerĀ for the meeting, please use this link:Ā https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOChrT8uE9xQxjol8cVqcbf-AvxaXzee In-person locationĀ forthcoming – stay tuned! Please register even if you’re coming in person so that we can better estimate numbers. Thank you! In order to register, you will need to provide yourĀ employee number,Ā which […]

  • September 2024

  • Mon 2

    Labour Day Parade

    September 2, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Centre Ave Centre Avenue, Toronto, Canada

    Calling all CUPE 3903 members! Join us in theĀ LabourĀ DayĀ paradeĀ onĀ Monday, September 2nd! This parade is a fun, safe, and family-oriented event. Feel free to bring children and family members! This year, CUPE 3903 will be marching inĀ solidarity with other unions on campus: OHFA, YUFA, CUPE 1356, and YUSA. Wristbands forĀ free entry to the CNEĀ are usually available […]

  • Thu 12

    September Stewards’ Council

    September 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) 96 The Pond Road, North York, ON, Canada

    Our next Stewards’ Council meeting will be on Thursday, September 12th, from 1PM – 3PM.Ā All members welcome!Ā Stewards’ Council is a space to discuss and organize with fellow members to address issues in our workplace. This meeting isĀ hybrid! The in-person space for this meeting will be theĀ CUPE 3903 Office in 143 Atkinson. PleaseĀ fill out the form linked […]

  • Thu 12

    Alternative Restructuring Research Team

    September 12, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Join the Alternative Restructuring Research Team! Thursday Sept 12, 3pm-5pm.   This is the first of recurring biweekly meetings of CUPE 3903 members who will be critically examining the financial claims and decision-making driving the severe cost-cutting, ballooning class-sizes, and administrative bloat at York. Our goal is to educate ourselves about restructuring at York and […]

  • Tue 17

    Executive Committee Meeting

    September 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) 96 The Pond Road, North York, ON, Canada

    The Executive Committee is holding a meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Only executive committee members can vote.Ā This meeting will beĀ 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! This exec meeting is scheduled on September 17th […]

  • Wed 18

    Sign-making! Reclaiming York for Students and Workers Rally

    September 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Are you excited for theĀ Reclaiming York for Students and WorkersĀ rally happening onĀ September 25th at 11:45AM? Come make signs in advance of the rallyĀ at the CUPE 3903 office in 143 Atkinson! We’ll be there onĀ Wednesday, September 18th from 12-2PMĀ andĀ Thursday, September 19th from 5-7PMĀ (right after the General Membership Meeting). This is a great chance to build solidarity […]

  • Thu 19

    September General Membership Meeting

    September 19, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    We are hosting aĀ hybridĀ General Membership Meeting onĀ September 19th from 1:30-4:30pm! All members are encouraged to attend. ToĀ registerĀ for the meeting,Ā click this link. Please register in advance! The in-person location is Accolade East 004. Please register on Zoom even if you’re coming in person so that we can better estimate numbers. Thank you! Please see the tentative […]

  • Thu 19

    Sign-making! Reclaiming York for Students and Workers Rally

    September 19, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Are you excited for theĀ Reclaiming York for Students and WorkersĀ rally happening onĀ September 25th at 11:45AM? Come make signs in advance of the rallyĀ at the CUPE 3903 office in 143 Atkinson! We’ll be there onĀ Wednesday, September 18th from 12-2PMĀ andĀ Thursday, September 19th from 5-7PMĀ (right after the General Membership Meeting). This is a great chance to build solidarity […]

  • Thu 19

    BIPOC Caucus Meet and Greet

    September 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    We are excited to be organizing aĀ BIPOC Caucus Meet and GreetĀ onĀ September 19th from 6-9pmĀ (drop in whenever between that time) for members who are Black and/or Indigenous and/or people of colour to be in community and get to know each other as we start the academic year. Homemade food, snacks, and drinks will also be provided […]

  • Sun 22

    Unit 2 Stewards’ Council Meeting

    September 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Unit 2 Stewards’ Council Meeting Sunday Sept 22, 10am-11am. Zoom link:Ā https://yorku.zoom.us/j/94467366208 This is the first of recurring biweekly meetings (future dates may vary) of the Unit 2 Stewards’ Council convened by the Unit 2 Lead Steward in accordance with ourĀ bylaws (12.II.C). We will plan projects and support one another in the effort to build unit […]

  • Mon 23

    TFAC September Meeting

    September 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meeting will be virtual-only! Apologies for the inconvenience. šŸ–¤šŸˆā€ā¬›Ā All Trans Feminist Action Caucus members* are invited to join us for theĀ September TFAC meeting on September 23rd from 1pm – 3pm. This meeting will be virtual, on Zoom (click here for the link). Agenda coming soon! šŸ“Ā Did you know?Ā As a rank-and-file […]

  • Tue 24

    Executive Committee Meeting

    September 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) 96 The Pond Road, North York, ON, Canada

    The Executive Committee is holding a meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Only executive committee members can vote.Ā This meeting will beĀ 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! This exec meeting is scheduled on September 24th […]

  • Wed 25

    Reclaiming York for Students and Workers Rally!

    September 25, 2024 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
    William Small Centre

    Attention: York University! Join us for the Reclaiming York for Students and Workers rally on September 25th! CUPE 3903 will be marching from William Small Centre to Kaneff Tower from 11:45AM-1PM. We’ll be joined by OHFA, YUFA, CUPE 1356, YUSA, and students from YFS & YUGSA too. There’ll be lots of speeches and solidarity, so […]

  • Thu 26

    CUPE 3903 Welcome Back BBQ!

    September 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Roy McMurtry Green

    After a year of bargaining and two months of striking, we’re ready to start the year sizzling hot! CUPE 3903 is bringing the heat by hosting its annualĀ Welcome Back BBQĀ onĀ September 26th from 12-4PMĀ on the Roy McMurtry Green (between Atkinson and Osgoode Hall) just across our office, which is located on 96 The Pond Road / […]

  • Mon 30

    Every Child Matters Healing Walk and Rally

    September 30, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Native Canadian Centre of Toronto 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Join us for the Every Child Matters Healing Walk and Rally. On September 30, 2024 (Orange Shirt Day), the community will unite for the Every Child Matters Healing Walk and Rally in downtown Tkaronto/Toronto toĀ honor the survivors of Residential Schools, Day Schools, and the Sixties Scoop. The walk/rally will begin at 2PM at the Native […]

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