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Apply to the Teaching Development Fund by February 1st!

The deadline for the Teaching Development Fund is February 1, 2025. Since this date falls on a weekend, applications will be accepted until Monday, February 3, 2025. To apply, please follow the instructions provided in the TDF application form (Word version here). Application documents must be submitted using the MACH form linked within the application form. References should be emailed directly to teaching@yorku.ca.

The Teaching Development Fund assists Unit 2 members in the development of a new program of study, new courses and teaching materials, or teaching skills. There are five minor teaching development grants of $3,000, as well as two major grants equivalent to one course directorship. Only contract faculty who have held at least one Type 1 or equivalent position in each of the two years prior to the start of this contract year will be eligible for the major grants. The TDF is adjudicated jointly by CUPE 3903 and the Teaching Commons.

By-Elections: Communications Officer, Vice-President 2 & 3, Lead Steward 3 & 4, BT Rep Unit 3

By-election nominations for the following positions will open at 2PM, September 22, 2026: These by-elections include positions that have remained unfilled and require election. All...

New CUPE 3903 Webpage with Info & Resources for International Students!

Thanks to the efforts of CUPE 3903’s Communications Committee, we now have a new webpage with information and resources to support members who are international...

Bargaining Team Report — September 14 – 18, 2026

With the fall academic term now in full swing, it was a packed week for your Units 1, 2, & 3 Bargaining Team (BT) who...

Recap from the Mentoring Fund Committee!

Relational accountability was the focus of the Mentoring Fund Committee‘s very exciting September 10 event. Here is a brief recap of some highlights from this...

Acclamation: Bargaining Team Unit 3 Representative

Following recent by-elections, there was an acclamation to the role of Unit 3 Representative on the Bargaining Team! Congratulations to Ugurcan Akcadag, who was previously...

The CUPE 3903 Archive is Now Public, on Archeion!

Following a motion at the General Membership Meeting on July 27 2026, CUPE 3903 became an Institutional Member of the Archives Association of Ontario (AAO)....

Disability Caucus Co-Chairs: By-Elections!

By-election nominations are now open for two Disability Caucus Co-Chair positions! Information about Disability Caucus Co-Chairs Per recently amended bylaws, two Disability Caucus Co-Chairs help form part of the Accessibility Committee. They...

Back-to-School Bargaining Break!

We hope that all CUPE 3903 members are having a great start to the fall term! Your Units 1, 2, & 3 Bargaining Team (BT)...

EHB Updates: Ongoing Adjudication, Depletion, Bargaining for Increase, and New Form

There are multiple updates this week from the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Committee. Backlog and Ongoing Adjudication The EHB Committee is working diligently to clear...

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