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Please visit us at our new website www.3903strike.ca

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... Why binding arbitration doesn’t work!See video commentary on binding arbitration.See "what's up with binding arbitration."

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On Monday, November 17th, a number of York University undergraduate students are organizing a demonstration at Vari Hall @ 10am.All undergrad allies of CUPE 3903 attending the rally are invited to meet: Monday, Nov. 17th • between 9:30 ~ 10am @ the Tim Horton's on Keeleeast side of Keele just south of York Boulevard After the rally, we invite you to join other undergraduate students and York

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**TODAY**CUPE 3903General Members MeetingSaturday, November 15thfrom 1:00pm to 4:00pmEarth Science Auditorium - U of T33 Willcocks Street - south of Harbord / east of SpadinaFor a U of T campus map and direction to the venue, click here, and look for the "ES" building on Willcocks Street.GMM Tentative AgendaBT electionsBargaining PrioritiesBargaining StrategiesStrategies to WIN the Strike!

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Photos by Vanessa0b1See the all CUPE 3903 Strike photos in our Flickr Group

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Above Photos by SJW63Above Photos by Irina CericSee the all CUPE 3903 Strike photos in our Flickr Group

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Photos by Tom CochraneSee the all CUPE 3903 Strike photos in our Flickr Group

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On Wednesday, November 12, CUPE Local 3903 called a solidarity rally for unions and community groups. The turnout was overwhelmingly supportive with more than 30 groups sending delegates, delivering messages of solidarity, announcing greetings and pledging cash support. Below is the list of participants, in no particular order.SpeechesHelen Kennedy, President of Toronto Area CUPE CouncilAndrea

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Members of the CUPE 3903 met with York University yesterday in the hopes of resuming bargaining and seeing some appreciable movement from the University on our proposals. But the Employer walked out of negotiations after only 15 minutes at the bargaining table.York University has yet again posted misleading information on its website. While it claims that CUPE 3903 is “still demanding 41% in wage

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We have created a fun children's space at the Strike HQ complete with blankets, toys, games, videos, food and more. Members passing through, visiting and working in the office are encouraged to bring their children, however caregivers must remain on site with them.The union is also continuing to administer our child-care subsidy. Please visit HQ for child-care expense forms for reimbursement.For

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... and what is York’s real position?York University continues to focus on binding arbitration as if it’s in the best interests of students and everybody …. But is this true?In past statements on binding arbitration, York U representatives have said:“[B]inding arbitration risks handing over the future of the institution to a third party who cannot possibly appreciate the subtleties and

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CUPE 3903 STRIKE HARDSHIP FUND FAQCUPE 3903 recognizes that members will experience hardship due to the loss ofwages during the strike and therefore has set up a system for adding to thestrike pay. A strike hardship fund committee has been set up to disburse needsbased bursaries as well as interest free loans in the event that the strikecontinues into the next scheduled pay period.Q. Who is

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Sister & Brother Unions & Progressive Community AlliesCome out in support of a tough struggle in tough times!Please join our Solidarity Rally with striking CUPE 3903 workers at York U.WHEN: TODAY - Wed. Nov. 12th at 1pmWHERE: York Boulevard and Keele Street - click here for mapWHAT: join the picket at York University’s Main GateTake the 196 Bus from the Downsview subway station straight to the

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Strike Pay FAQQ. How do I get strike pay?A. 1. Make sure you are signed up for strike duty, which includes: i) picketing ii) alternate duties iii) coordinating strike duties 2. Sign-in and out of strike duties with a picket captain (at a picketing location) or at the strike head quarters. Q. Who is eligible for strike pay?A. You are eligible for strike pay

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CAN'T come to picket on the lines? Click here.CUPE 3903 strike pickets at York UIf you haven't already signed up, there's no time like the present! Missing York? Coming to the picket lines is a real balm for the anxious, frustrated and disconnected soul. Each location has swiftly developed its own culture of expression and mutual support - from home cooked food to live jam sessions and everything

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CAN'T Picket on the York Lines?Alternative Strike Duty is available for members who face physical/medical /legal/familial circumstances that prevent them from standing on a picket line. As systems get set up at HQ, tasks and projects are becoming apparent for those on Alt-Duties. Please bear with us in getting you connected. Your strike pay will not be affected by these delays. :>To sign up for

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We Remember with Solidarity and Pride!To Members of the Public and the York University Community:Today, the striking members of CUPE 3903 remember the sacrifices made by soldiers across the world in the name of peace. The freedoms we enjoy today, including the freedom of association and free unions have evolved in part because of such struggles.The right to be associated in a union, the right to

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Red November/Black November (1916)red november, black november, bleak november, black & red;Hallowed month of labor's martyrs, labor's heroes, labor's dead.Labor's hope and wrath and sorrow, red the promise, black the threat.Who are we to not remember? Who are we to dare forget?red & black the colors blended, black & red the promise made,red until the fight is ended, black until the debt is

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To all CUPE 3903 members,Drug, Dental and Vision Benefits will continue as normal during strike.• Your drug card and any electronic or hard copy claims for dental and vision will be processed.• Local 3903 is covering the cost during the strike by paying York University the benefits cost a month in advance. CUPE National (our parent union) will be reimbursing the local the full amount.Please

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MEDIA AVAILABILITYYork U student & campus unions throw support behind CUPE 3903 strikersTORONTO, Ont. – York University student and campus unions will formally announce their support for 3,400 contract faculty, teaching and graduate assistants on strike at York University since last Thursday, November 6.Representatives of the York Federation of Students, representing undergraduate students; York

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ALERT: The following is an updated message from the undergraduate student organizers to those coming to the Support CUPE 3093 Undergrad Rally:Hi folks!While the anti-strikers have postponed their demonstration for the time OUR DEMONSTRATION OF SUPPORT IS STILL ON at 10 am TODAY!• Bring any noise-making devices you've got (drums are great!)• Dress appropriately!• Bring food for lunch (sharing is

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Are you taking photos on the picket line?Have an archive of action shots from 3903 meetings?Got any old or random snaps of you or other members on the job? ..... ....teaching, grading, working with students?What about pix from campus rallies... solidarity events... Drop The Fees organizing!!WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS!From professional shots to cell phone snaps....send your photos to our CUPE 3903 Strike

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Go to CUPE 3903 Strike Video for a look at scenes from the picket lines.Hear directly from members about why why we're on strike.See the mass turnout at Wed. night's meeting where York's last offer was roundly rejected.More footage will be available as the strike continues.For more info or to volunteer: cupestrikevideo@gmail.com.

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See details below for the 10am Undergrad Support Rally and stay on for the All-York Solidarity Picket at 12 noon!Details COMING SOON...ACTION ALERT:JOIN YORK UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, CAMPUS GROUPS, AND ALLIES THIS MONDAY TO SUPPORT CUPE 3903 STRIKE!WHAT: Undergraduate Solidarity march & picketWHEN: Monday, Nov 10 @ 10 amWHERE: Main Picket - York Blvd & Keele St.We will be meeting in front

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Photos by Leslie K2008See the all CUPE 3903 Strike photos in our Flickr Group

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Photos by elioteliseSee the all CUPE 3903 Strike photos in our Flickr Group

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Photos by Irina CericSee the all CUPE 3903 Strike photos in our Flickr Group

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York University officials claim that unionized Contract Faculty, Teaching Assistants, Graduate and Research Assistants put their own interests before those of their students. This is nothing less than outrageous.Did you ever wonder why, during an in-flight emergency, cabin crews instruct caregivers with children or dependents to put on their own air mask first, before assisting the less capable

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Members of CUPE 3903, our friends and our allies, will be picketing York University at Keele and Glendon campuses from 7am to 7pm, M-F - until further notice.Where do I go to picket?
Each department has been assigned a different entrance to the university to picket. You will report to your department’s entrance and find the picket captain (person likely caring a clipboard and megaphone) who will

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For the duration of the strike, CUPE 3903 Office has moved from its York University location at 104 East Office Building, to a new Strike Headquarters.*New phone number & email*Tel: 416-661-33943903hq@gmail.comLOCATION635 Petrolia Road(East off Keele St. / York Blvd. intersection)View Larger Map

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JOIN US FOR CUPE 3903's SOLIDARITY RALLY!Thursday, November 69:00 am at the York Boulevard/Keele Street IntersectionJoin members of CUPE 3903 as we celebrateour first "Changing of the Picket Guard" Thursday morning!Meet at the York Boulevard main gate for refreshments, music, and speeches, followed by a spirited march through campus as we stop by each picket to change shifts. We'll wrap up with

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Here are some ways you can express your solidarity!1. Come out and march on the picket lines!We'll be at York's Keele and Glendon campuses from 7-7, Monday to Friday.2. Send a direct message to York U President Mamdouh Shoukri.Take action here - send your message & get others involved.3. Tell York's Administrators about your support for CUPE 3903.Office of the President of York UniversityTel: 416

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TORONTO, Ont. – CUPE 3903, representing 3,400 contract faculty, teaching assistants and graduate assistants at York University, will be on strike as of 12:01 a.m., Thursday, November 6.Tonight the union membership overwhelmingly supported the unanimous decision of the bargaining team and the union executive to reject the university’s final offer.“It’s clear that the university administration is

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