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Grievances 101!

Grievances are a big part of why it’s important to be a dues-paying member of a labour union like CUPE 3903! Being able to be supported when grieving issues in your workplace means being able to protect yourself and your rights as a worker.

Want to learn more about grievances, how they work, and why they matter? Check out these graphics! For extra details, like the different steps of a grievance, you can check out our newly updated 2024-2025 Members’ Manual.

A red graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo. The top banner reads: Grievances 101. The following text reads: What is a grievance? Grievances are the formal way to make a complaint when there’s a violation of the Collective Agreement or labour law. Don’t be intimidated about filing a grievance! Grievances are a standard process, plus you’ll have support from the CUPE 3903 staff and Grievance Officer every step of the way.
A red graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo. The top banner reads: Grievances 101. The following text reads: How do I grieve? Act swiftly if you think your rights were violated in your workplace! Email a Lead Steward or a staff member, and they can help you discuss all of your options. Sometimes, things can be resolved informally! When you email, make sure to include all documentation that could be relevant.
A red graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo. The top banner reads: Grievances 101. The following text reads: What can I grieve? If you feel like you’re being mistreated at work, check your unit’s Collective Agreement. This will have all the detailed info about your rights as a CUPE 3903 member, which were won through hard efforts in bargaining and strikes. If you aren’t sure, ask a Lead Steward; they’re here to help.
A red graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo. The top banner reads: Grievances 101. The following text reads: Why does grieving matter? Grievances help protect our rights at work! A lot of union dues go toward making sure if you need to grieve an issue, strong support is always available. Filing a grievance means speaking up to resolve workplace problems you’re facing, and as a CUPE 3903 member, you’ll never be speaking up alone.

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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. 

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