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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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). \nPlease click here for the Zoom link for this meeting! \nThis exec meeting is scheduled on October 1st from 1PM-4PM. \nThe tentative agenda is linked here. Please read the enclosed minutes awaiting approval in advance! \nPlease contact Zoë Newman\, Chairperson\, at cupe3903chairperson@gmail.com for any accessibility requests.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T170000
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SUMMARY:Alternative Restructuring Research Team
DESCRIPTION:Next meeting: Alternative Restructuring Research Team \nAt the next meeting of the ARRT\, we will discuss the problems with York’s “activity based budgeting”. \nReadings: \n\nYUFA Response to SHARP Budget Model\nArmstrong\, Peter. “The Costs of Activity-Based Management.” Accounting\, Organizations and Society\, vol. 27\, no. 1–2\, Jan. 2002\, pp. 99–120\, doi:10.1016/S0361-3682(99)00031-8.\n\nRead what you can\, as your capacity allows. No prior knowledge is necessary. All are welcome! \nTo join the research team\, contact: Neil Braganza\, Lead Steward Unit 2\, at cupe3903chiefstewardunit2@gmail.com.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/arrt-oct-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
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SUMMARY:Conversation on Impact of York Upper Admin Restructuring
DESCRIPTION:All members of CUPE 3903: Come to a conversation on the impact of York upper administration restructuring  \nFriday\, October 4\, 2024\, 2:00 to 4:00pm \nHybrid: CUPE 3903 office\, 143 Atkinson \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83890479618?pwd=4QNwpm6zOtpJjoHMOQMOhQcJmbbK1E.1 \nAs we are all aware\, York University is undergoing a fundamental shift to labour relations via a very aggressive\, anti-collegial  approach to jobs and job security. It appears that CUPE Local 3903 members of Units 1\, 2\, 3 and 4 are overwhelmingly being affected–many members are without courses\, others are being grieved out of courses that they have taught for years\, Long Service Teaching Appointments are not being renewed. \nPlease come and share your story of the effects of York’s “Restructuring”\, listen as others share their stories. We do this so that we are not alone\, and to develop and engage in meaningful responses to benefit all members. Light refreshments will be provided. \nFor questions\, please contact Zoë Newman\, Chairperson\, at cupe3903chairperson@gmail.com
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/restructuring-conversation/
LOCATION:CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson)\, 96 The Pond Road\, North York\, ON\, M3J 2S5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
CREATED:20241001T032316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T032316Z
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SUMMARY:Unit 2 Stewards’ Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Unit 2 Stewards’ Council Meeting \nSunday\, October 6th\, 10am-11am. Zoom link: https://yorku.zoom.us/j/94467366208 \nThis 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 support other units. All unit 2 members are welcome! \nFor any questions\, contact: Neil Braganza\, Lead Steward Unit 2\, at cupe3903chiefstewardunit2@gmail.com.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/u2-sc-oct-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
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SUMMARY:Alternative Restructuring Research Team
DESCRIPTION:Next meeting: Alternative Restructuring Research Team \nAt the next meeting of the ARRT\, we will discuss our current research projects\, which include case studies of key points in the history of how York’s upper administration has reshaped the university to the detriment of the educational mission and the employees who make York work. If you would like to help with some of the research\, please get in touch! \nTo join the research team\, contact: Neil Braganza\, Lead Steward Unit 2\, at cupe3903chiefstewardunit2@gmail.com.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/arrt-oct-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
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SUMMARY:Conversion and LSTA Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join our Conversion and Careers Advisor\, Professor Kym Bird\, for the first in a series of workshops on preparing your application for conversion and other tenure-stream hiring searches at York. This first workshop will focus primarily on helping Unit 2 members in the Conversion (or “Affirmative Action”) Pool to prepare their applications for conversion appointments. \n  \nTuesday 22 October 2024\, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (online)  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85075819238?pwd=ujOem9hVknmWCptXaHZ1dUwmIuHkXZ.1  \n  \nThe workshop will focus on advising members on: \n\nHow the conversion process works\nHow to prepare strong files in teaching\, research\, and service\nHow to yourself as attractive as possible as a candidate for potential upcoming positions at York \n\n  \nThe best application files are constructed over time! An application for a conversion appointment\, for example\, must include a current curriculum vitae; letters of reference (including external letters); and an assessment by the hiring unit of the candidate’s teaching\, research\, and scholarly or creative work\, their service potential\, how their appointment fulfills departmental needs\, and (where appropriate and in light of the candidate’s unique career path) an assessment of the candidate’s potential for participation in graduate teaching and supervision.   \n  \nMembers applying for conversion are generally required to submit their applications in February for appointments beginning July 1. (More details of the process will be communicated later by Faculty Relations and the Union.) \n  \nConversion and Career Advice Workshops are open to all CUPE 3903 members interested in compiling a strong application package for conversion and LSTA appointments or who might\, in future\, be a position to apply for employment under either program.  \n  \nProfessor Kym Byrd is a YUFA member in the Division of Humanities and a former CUPE 3903 Unit 2 member. Her primary role as Career Advisor is to assist contract faculty members in career planning and Professional Development to prepare them to apply for conversion and tenure-stream applications at York. In addition to these workshops. \n  \nDr. Bird will be holding two additional workshops before the conversions’ application deadline: \n  \nWednesday 27 November 2024\, 2:30–4:00 p.m. (online) \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82094439307?pwd=sZ8JDhun82zAhed0RZaaHQGm5k3cXk.1  \n  \nWednesday 15 January 11:00 a.m–12:30 p.m (online) \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82623493806?pwd=AOX6aPftAerzemkFtATjjRiMwzqdle.1  \n  \nDr. Bird is also available for one-on-one consultations about building your application file. Contact Dr. Byrd at kbird@yorku.ca.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/conversion-and-lsta-application-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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). \nPlease click here for the Zoom link for this meeting! \nThis exec meeting is scheduled on October 22nd from 1PM-4PM. \nThe tentative agenda is linked here. Please read the enclosed minutes awaiting approval in advance! \nPlease contact Zoë Newman\, Chairperson\, at cupe3903chairperson@gmail.com for any accessibility requests.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T012524Z
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SUMMARY:Unit 2 Stewards’ Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Unit 2 Stewards’ Council Meeting \nThursday\, October 24th\, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83110859711 \nThis 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 support other units. All unit 2 members are welcome! \nFor any questions\, contact: Neil Braganza\, Lead Steward Unit 2\, at cupe3903chiefstewardunit2@gmail.com.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/u2-sc-oct-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
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SUMMARY:Bollywood Night
DESCRIPTION:The CUPE 3903 BIPOC Caucus and International Graduate Students’ Committee (IGSC) are organizing a Bollywood Night for members who are Black and/or Indigenous and/or People of Colour. The event will be taking place on Thursday\, October 24 from 6-9pm (drop in whenever between that time). There will be food and beverages\, as well as activities and music throughout the evening.  \n  \nDo you have to wear traditional clothes to the event? We leave that up to you. This event is an invitation to the culture of the organizers\, and we also welcome you to bring your culture and traditions to our event. Join us in whatever way makes sense for you.  \n  \nPlease RSVP for Bollywood Night so that we can plan accordingly. The location\, which will be at the Keele location\, will be shared closer to the date.   \n  \nFor questions\, feel free to reach out to Shyam Patel\, Lead Steward Unit 3\, at cupe3903csu3@gmail.com.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/bollywood-night/
LOCATION:Founders College 105\, 99 Ottawa Rd\, North York\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
CREATED:20241013T013958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T175430Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Unit 2 Collective Agreement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop on the Unit 2 Collective Agreement! Attend this hybrid workshop to find out more about common problems that arise with its administration. This workshop will be held in the CUPE 3903 office at 143 Atkinson Building and also online via Zoom!\n\nIn this workshop\, we will discuss:\n\nPositions & rates of pay\nWorkload\nClass sizes\nSeniority\nIncumbency\nThe hiring process\n\n\nWe will be working with pp. 3-11 of the unit 2 handbook (linked). Bring your questions and concerns! Open to all members. A later workshop will cover funds\, benefits\, leaves\, and retirement options.\n\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86926821500?pwd=dknny7LPs6xbpcxXkeH2tzOF9Zal22.1\n\nQuestions? Contact Neil Braganza\, Lead Steward Unit 2\, at cupe3903chiefstewardunit2@gmail.com
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/workshop-on-u2-ca/
LOCATION:CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson)\, 96 The Pond Road\, North York\, ON\, M3J 2S5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
CREATED:20240922T011703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T232000Z
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SUMMARY:October General Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a hybrid General Membership Meeting on October 29th from 1:30-4:30pm! All members are encouraged to attend. We’ll be having treats and decorations to celebrate both Diwali and Halloween\, so get ready for some festive fun! \nTo 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. \nThe in-person location is Vanier College 107A. The meeting agenda is available here. Please make sure to read the enclosed minutes awaiting approval in advance. \nIn 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. \nIf you require any of the following: ASL interpretation\, reimbursement for childcare/caregiver/attendant care\, or other requests for accommodation\, please contact our Equity Officer\, Nadia Kanani\, at cupe3903equity@gmail.com. This meeting will be closed captioned through CART.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/october-gmm/
LOCATION:Vanier College 107A\, 4700 Keele St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
CREATED:20241021T041705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T164913Z
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SUMMARY:October Stewards' Council
DESCRIPTION:October’s SC will include a brief orientation session for new and returning stewards\, followed a strategy session on member engagement and faculty/department mobilisation. All members are welcome! Bring your festive spirit — we’ll have treats and decorations to celebrate Diwali and Halloween! \nStewards are encouraged to attend in-person at the CUPE 3903 office in 143 Atkinson or Zoom-in from a location where they can speak freely so they can participate in small-group discussions. Please use this form (linked) to indicate if you will be attending in person so that we can coordinate refreshments. \nZoom link here! \nIf you wish to add an item to the agenda or have other concerns\, please contact the Lead Stewards below. \n\nBecky Whiley\, Lead Steward Unit 1\, cupe3903csu1@gmail.com\nNeil Braganza\, Lead Steward Unit 2\,  cupe3903chiefstewardunit2@gmail.com\nShyam Patel\, Lead Steward Unit 3\, cupe3903csu3@gmail.com\nSusan Bryant\, Lead Steward Unit 4\, cupe3903csu4@gmail.com
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/october-stewards-council/
LOCATION:CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson)\, 96 The Pond Road\, North York\, ON\, M3J 2S5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241031T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
CREATED:20241019T033603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T060041Z
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SUMMARY:International Graduate Students Info Session
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting an online info session for all our members who are international graduate students on October 31st from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Do you have questions about how your funding package works? Interested in knowing more about your rights and responsibilities as a teaching assistant or a graduate assistant?\n\nThis info session will respond to these and other questions about being an international graduate student and member of CUPE 3903. We will also have time at the end for questions and answers.\n\nTo register\, please use the registration link and you will receive a confirmation email shortly.\n\nYou are also welcome to reach out to Shyam Patel\, Lead Steward Unit 3\, if you have any concerns or questions.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/international-graduate-student-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T165620
CREATED:20241022T191459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T042702Z
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SUMMARY:Alternative Restructuring Research Team
DESCRIPTION:At the next meeting of the ARRT\, we will critically discuss York’s public relations messaging “Faculties of the Future”: \n\nFaculties of the Future University Academic Leadership Forum – 10 May 2024\nFaculties of the Future draft discussion paper (Sept 2024)\nFaculties of the Future supporting data (Sept 30 2024)\n\n  \nYork’s plan follows the example of the University of Alberta\, which is discussed here: \n\nCarolyn Sale\, “Uncollegial governance and the restructuring of the University of Alberta” (Jan 2024)\nLaurie Adkin\, “Higher Education – Corporate or Public? How the UCP is restructuring post-secondary education in Alberta” (May 2022)\n\nRead what you can\, as your capacity allows. We will also be discussing our ongoing projects.\n \nTo join the research team\, contact: Neil Braganza\, Lead Steward Unit 2\, at cupe3903chiefstewardunit2@gmail.com.
URL:https://cupe3903.org/event/alternative-restructuring-research-team/
LOCATION:Zoom
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