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Congratulations! 2026-2027 Teaching Development Fund Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the following CUPE 3903 members who have been awarded Teaching Development Fund (TDF) grants for 2026–2027!

Major TDF grants (valued at one course directorship) were awarded to:

  • Angela Hug
  • Shadikur Rahman

Minor TDF grants (valued at $3000) were awarded to:

  • Alireza Siadatan
  • Jonathan Osborn
  • Natalia Khomenko
  • Xiao Ning (Karen) Shi

The TDF grant competition is adjudicated by two elected Unit 2 members and a representative the Teaching Commons. The grants assist member to develop new programs of study, new courses and teaching materials, and teaching skills.

Two major grants are available each year to contract faculty who have held at least one Type 1 or equivalent position (e.g., a CD or three tutor positions) in each of the two years before the start of this contract year. Up to five minor grants are also available. Applications are due annually on February 1.

Bargaining Team Report — October 5 – 9, 2026

Your CUPE 3903 Units 1, 2, & 3 Bargaining Team (BT) kicked off the week with dynamic tabling sessions at both Vari Hall and Ross...

Connect with the CUPE 3903 Palestine Solidarity Working Group!

Interested in organizing for Palestine at York? Get connected with the CUPE 3903 Palestine Solidarity Working Group! They are a rank-and-file group dedicated to advocating...

New Executive Committee By-Election Acclamations

A warm welcome to those who were acclaimed to Executive Committee positions in the recent by-elections! Parbattie Ramsarran will be joining as Vice-President Unit 2...

By-Election Candidate Statements: Communications Officer

In the October by-elections, three candidates nominated themselves for the position of Communications Officer! Please see their candidate statements below. Any elections-related questions can be...

Pro Tem Appointments: Unit 5 Labour-Management Committee Representative, Lead Steward Unit 3

Congratulations to those who were appointed via pro tem at today’s Executive Committee meeting! Abigail Richards was appointed pro tem to the Unit 5 Labour-Management...

Introducing the Inaugural Disability Caucus Co-Chairs!

Disability Caucus Co-Chairs Acclaimed At today’s Disability Caucus meeting, CUPE 3903 members voted to officially acclaim the inaugural Disability Caucus Co-Chairs! Congratulations to Elena Basile...

Bargaining Team Report — September 28 – October 2, 2026

General Bargaining Updates: Sign-Offs and More This Bargaining Report can begin with some positive news: the parties have signed off on revisions to article 10.07...

Does Your Department Have A Steward?

CUPE 3903 stewards serve as important bridges between your department and the union! Having a steward in your hiring unit or department means that there’s...

Elections Officer: Pro Tem Appointment

Following a recent resignation, the Executive Committee has appointed Christopher Sorio as pro tem Elections Officer until by-elections can be held. Please click here for...

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