CUPE 3903
@cupe3903
Labour union representing Teaching Assistants, Contract Faculty, Graduate & Research Assistants, Part-Time Librarians & Archivists, and Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Workers @ York University ✊ cupe3903.org
TFAC & BIPOC Caucus are hosting a grant workshop: August 11, 12 - 1:30PM! 🤑 It’s open to York U students applying for a government-funded grad student grant & who identify as BlPOC and/or as women, trans, genderqueer, and/or gender variant. Register by Aug. 4: cupe3903.org/event/tfac-bipoc-grants
There’ll be lots of important updates at the July GMM! Your vote is needed on some final bargaining proposals, including key health and safety issues. 🗓️ Monday, July 27, 1-4PM 📍 Zoom & CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) Register now, and we’ll see you there! 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/july-2026-gmm/
Calling all CUPE 3903 members who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour!🤗 You are invited to the next BIPOC Caucus meeting! It’s happening 3 - 4:30PM on Thursday, July 23. 🌱 Come discuss upcoming events and priorities! This meeting is virtual. 🛜 cupe3903.org/event/bipoc-july
Your union needs YOU at the next General Membership Meeting to vote on bargaining proposals! 🤗 🗓️ 1-4PM, Thursday, June 25 📍 CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) & Zoom Register & attend: cupe3903.org/event/june-2026-gmm
Bargaining has officially started! 🔥 Earlier today, CUPE 3903 served the Notice to Bargain for new Units 1, 2, & 3 collective agreements. We wanted to be sure York got the message! So, we dropped it off at Labour Relations in-person (and emailed too). 🚪 Stay in the know! 🔗 cupe3903.org/bargain
The timeframe in which Units 1, 2, & 3 can serve notice to bargaining is approaching very soon. ⌛️ To kick it off, we’re hosting a SPECIAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ✨ 📍 1-4PM, June 10, virtual & York U Keele Campus Come in-person for refreshments & outdoor fun! 🥤🌳 cupe3903.org/event/june-sgmm
York University is looking at major cuts to the Writing Centre, which will take essential resources away from the students who need them the most. Tell York to put student success first and immediately stop all plans to make cuts to the Writing Centre! cupe.ca/writingcentre @cupescfp.bsky.social
We need YOUR input on bargaining at the May GMM! 🫵 🗓️ Tuesday, May 19, 1-4PM 📍 Zoom & CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) It’s important to register and attend so that you can vote on proposals that the Bargaining Team has been working on. 🗳️ Have your say 🌟 cupe3903.org/event/may-2026-gmm
Bargaining is SOON! ☀️ 3903 members are invited to a training that will cover what bargaining is and how we can work together to win good contracts. ⏰ May 20, 11AM-3PM 📍 McLaughlin College 101 There will also be lunch provided! 🥗 RSVP if you can! 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/fighting-for-a-fair-contract
Come discuss how AI intersects with bargaining, as we collaborate together to figure out how we can make sure new technologies aren’t left unchecked. 🤖 ⏰🛜 Monday, May 4, 1-3PM, Zoom We’ll be talking about choice, data privacy, and more. Don’t miss it! 🌟 cupe3903.org/event/ai-townhall/
Stewards and committee members deserve celebration! 🌟 To celebrate all your hard work in keeping CUPE 3903 running, we’re inviting you to an end-of-term lunch. 🎉 🍎 12PM, Thursday, April 30 🥒 YUGSA Conference Room (430 First Student Centre). cupe3903.org/event/celebration-lunch
Drop in to the CUPE 3903 Office and get some work done with fellow members to cheer you on! 😄 Bring whatever you’re working on to 143 Atkinson: grading, dissertation, publications, artistic creations, personal projects. 📚💻 🗓️ Find a time to GET IT DONE: cupe3903.org/calendar
The CUPE 3903 BIPOC Caucus had their final Carefull Crafting event of the year yesterday! 🪡 Keep an eye on the weekly newsletter and the cupe3903.org calendar for updates about more BIPOC Caucus plans in the spring and summer. 🌷☀️
Students & workers UNITED! ✊🪧 CUPE 3903 members were back at today’s Hands Off Our Education Rally to show support for Ontario students facing OSAP cuts and tuition increases. 📢 Education is a right worth protecting!
MONDAY: Two CUPE 3903 caucus Annual General Meetings in one day! 🤩 🖤 TFAC AGM: 1-3PM, March 16. ❤️ BIPOC Caucus AGM: 4-5:30PM, March 16. 📍 Both meetings are hybrid, on Zoom and in the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson). 🐈⬛ cupe3903.org/event/tfac-agm-2026/ 🌟 cupe3903.org/event/bipoc-caucus-agm-2026/
📢 SAVE THE WRITING CENTRE! The Centre is facing major cuts by York’s admin as part of ongoing austerity measures. Reports indicate cuts nearly all impact Unit 2 contract faculty. ⚠️ So many students rely on the Writing Centre for essential writing & learning help. 🔗 cupe3903.org/news/save-the-wc/
Program cuts? 🗣️ SHUT IT DOWN! OSAP cuts? 🗣️ SHUT IT DOWN! CUPE 3903 members showed up today to support students doing a sit-in at York’s Bennett Centre. Ontario students are facing multiple attacks right now that deserve our attention, from tuition hikes to undermining OSAP grants. Solidarity! ✊
If you’re a CUPE 3903 member who is feeling impacted by ongoing war and instability around the world, there’s support available for you. ❤️🩹 For help with accessing leaves or accommodations, please reach out: equity@cupe3903.org 💌 Your union is here for you.
If there’s one meeting you don’t want to miss, it’s the Annual General Meeting! 🤩 ⏰ March 19, 1-4PM 📍 Zoom & MC 214 Register now! 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/agm-2026/
Want to build solidarity with fellow disabled CUPE 3903 members? 😄 Come drop in to the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) anytime between 1-4PM on Thursday, March 5! 💫 There will be tea, snacks, and quiet games. 🫖🃏 Chat or just chill in community! 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/disability-caucus-drop-in/
Let’s plan for bargaining together! 🤝 Stewards’ Council is meeting on Tuesday, February 24, from 10:30AM-12:30PM. 🗓️ The meeting will be hybrid, in the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) and on Zoom. All members are welcome! 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/sc-feb-24/
If you’re looking to get more involved with your union in 2026, this is your sign! 🖤 🌟 Monday, February 23 💫 1:30-3:30PM ✨ CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) & Zoom All women, trans, genderqueer, and/or gender variant members: we’ll see you there! 🐈⬛ cupe3903.org/event/tfac-feb/
3903’s LMC reps recently renegotiated terms of the Unit 1 Books/Supplies Fund. 📚 Formerly York-managed & restrictive, this fund is now union-managed! It helps offset costs of materials required to perform U1 teaching duties that have not been provided by the CD/hiring unit 🔗 cupe3903.org/funds/bsf
Bargaining will be heating up soon! 🌡️ CUPE 3903’s bargaining with York has several stages that are important to keep your eye on as a member. Check out this handy thermometer for a guide! 🔗 cupe3903.org/news/bargaining-stages/
You don’t want to miss this GMM! 👀 BT updates, by-elections news, and more. It will be on February 11, 10AM-1PM; all members are strongly encouraged to attend. 🗓️ Register, and attend virtually or in-person at the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson)! 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/gmm-feb/
Come out to this upcoming open forum! 📣 At the event, YUGSA & CUPE 3903 members will speak about the context of FGS’ program milestones regulation. ⏰ 🗓️ 1-3PM, Wednesday, Feb. 4 📍 YUGSA Conference Room or Zoom 🍇 Refreshments provided! RSVP: cupe3903.org/event/open-forum-milestones/
Thank you to everyone who came out to yesterday’s Disability Caucus Meet & Greet (with just a few attendees pictured here)! 😄 We were so glad to chat, snack, commiserate, colour, and think collectively about fostering disability inclusion + community at York. 🖍️🥒
Join the CUPE 3903 BIPOC Caucus biweekly on Wednesdays at 1PM in 124 Atkinson for Carefull Crafting! 🧶 Starting January 21, meet fellow Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour members for crafts & conversation. 😄 Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own projects! 🪡
The Trans Feminist Action Caucus is your space to connect with fellow woman, trans, genderqueer, and/or gender variant CUPE 3903 members. 🐈⬛ Meeting info: 🗓️ Wednesday, January 21 ⏰ 1:30-3:30PM 📍 143 Atkinson & Zoom cupe3903.org/event/tfac-jan/
Connect with fellow disabled 3903 members! 🌟 📍 CUPE 3903 Office & Zoom ⏰ Drop-in anytime between 2-5PM 🗓️ Friday, January 23 There will be chill activities and light snacks! 🖍️🍓 Please RSVP if you can. More info: cupe3903.org/event/disability-caucus-meet-greet/