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

It's #budget2026 day in #Ontario. Here's a chart that shows how the #Ford government is preparing us for future success. For context, Ontario already had the lowest #postsecondary #education funding per student in Canada when Ford took office in 2018.

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: [email protected] 💌 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/

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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/

The CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) is closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe, and have a great reading week! 🌨️

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/

Notice: This GMM will be moved to virtual only, due to inclement weather. 🛜 The CUPE 3903 office will also be closed that day (January 16). Thank you for understanding, and stay warm + safe out there! ❄️☃️

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/

Our office at 143 Atkinson is closed today (January 15th) due to the weather! Thank you for understanding. ☃️❄️🌨️

Welcome back to Stewards’ Council! 🤗 The next SC meeting is Tuesday, January 20, 10:30AM-12:30PM! It’s hybrid on Zoom and in-person at the CUPE 3903 Office. 💫 All members are welcome! 🫶 cupe3903.org/event/sc-jan-20/

The first General Membership Meeting of 2026 is THIS FRIDAY! 🌟 Start your year off right by registering for this month’s CUPE 3903 GMM, happening on January 16 from 11AM-2PM. 🎇 It’s hybrid as always, on Zoom and in-person. 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/gmm-jan/

📣 HAVE YOUR SAY! Bargaining surveys for York Teaching Assistants, Contract Faculty, and GAs/RAs are available now. ❤️ These 15-minute surveys will directly influence CUPE 3903’s 2026 bargaining for Units 1, 2, & 3! 📋 Share your input, then share with a friend: cupe3903.org/news/bargaining-surveys/

In recent years, York has been abusing the so-called ‘Hotshot Clause’ in ways that threaten to undermine the ENTIRE system of seniority and encourage arbitrary hiring at the whims of department Chairs. 😡 ☄️ Find out more: cupe3903.org/news/freeze-the-hotshot-clause/

Can you believe it? 😲 It’s already time for the last General Membership Meeting of the year! ☃️ Join us for the GMM on December 17 from 11AM-2PM. Register in advance and attend online via Zoom or in-person in the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson). 💫 cupe3903.org/event/gmm-dec/

Share your thoughts at the next Bargaining Townhall, where we’ll launch bargaining surveys for Units 1, 2, & 3. 📋 💬 ⏰ 1-3 PM
❄️ Monday, December 15 🛜 Virtual on Zoom! cupe3903.org/event/bargaining-townhall-2/

Nominate yourself for the CUPE 3903 Bargaining Team! ❤️ Bargaining Team nominations are now open for Units 1, 2, and 3 — TAs, Contract Faculty, and RAs/GAs. Make sure to submit your nomination by Dec. 3 at 4PM. ⏰ Find more info and the form on our website: cupe3903.org/news/bt-nominations/

📣 SO- SO- SO- 🗣️ SOLIDARITY! Here’s a few pics from today’s rally for striking CUPE 1281 YUFA staff! 🪧 All workers deserve job security and a safe workplace free from harassment. ❤️ @cupescfp.bsky.social

Join fellow members for a watch party of Dean Spade’s online session: “Navigating Conflict”. We’ll tune in on Nov. 20 @ 3PM in the CUPE 3903 Office (or on Zoom)! 💢 Because of limited capacity, please RSVP by emailing [email protected]. 💥 cupe3903.org/event/navigating-conflict-watch-party/

TFAC is hosting an Accelerated Safety Assessment & Risk Management Workshop on November 24 at 12:30PM! This session is designed to help attendees recognize + respond when someone may be experiencing abuse. ❤️‍🩹 TFAC members who attend get $20! 🐈‍⬛ Register & info: cupe3903.org/event/a-sarm-workshop/

See you at the next General Membership Meeting! 😄 It’s on Wednesday, November 19th from 10AM – 1PM. 🗓️ All CUPE 3903 members are encouraged to attend, so you should register! ❤️ It’ll be hybrid, on Zoom and at CC109. 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/gmm-nov/

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Join us this Friday and have your say about the next round of bargaining! 📣 ⏰ 1-3 PM
🎃 Friday, October 31 🛜 Virtual on Zoom! Speak up about what you think matters for new Unit 1, 2, & 3 CAs. 🗣️ Let’s discuss where we're at now and how we get ready! cupe3903.org/event/bargaining-townhall-1/

Want to de-stress? 😮‍💨 Come play board games with fellow CUPE 3903 members! 🎲 📍 CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) 🗓️ 2-4PM, Thursday, October 23 This is a chance to make friends and have fun. ♟️ We hope to see you there! ❤️

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Join us for a workshop on the name & gender marker change process in Ontario & Canada! 🪪 TFAC will be hosting a Trans ID Workshop: Oct. 20th, 12:30PM, with Dana Teagle. 🏳️‍⚧️ Followed by a meeting for women, trans, gender queer, & gender variant 3903 members! 🐈‍⬛ Register: cupe3903.org/event/trans-id/

Have you registered for the October General Membership Meeting? 🍂 If you’re a CUPE 3903 member, join us on Tuesday, October 21 from 3-6PM, either online via Zoom or in Accolade West 203. 🗓️ There’ll be reports from Convention delegates, important votes and more! 💫 cupe3903.org/event/oct-gmm/

That’s a wrap for the 2025 CUPE National Convention! 👋 All week, delegates from CUPE 3903 were at Convention using their voices and votes to push for equity, inclusion, and liberation. 🩷 Enjoy these pictures for now, and stay tuned for a full report back! 📝 @cupescfp.bsky.social

The next Stewards’ Council meeting is on October 14th, 10:30AM-12:30PM! 🗓️ It’s hybrid, online and in the CUPE 3903 Office. We’ll be having a debrief of the CUPE National Convention, discussion about Unit 1 TA issues, plus info about a Know Your Rights session! 👀 cupe3903.org/event/october-sc/

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to Monday’s CUPE 3903 Welcome Back BBQ! 🌭✨ Whether you were there to help out, have conversations, learn more about the union, or just get a free hot dog — we’re glad you came. ❤️ Here’s a few pictures from a day full of sunshine, sausages, and solidarity! ☀️

You’re invited to a reception and exhibition tour for “A Union for Academics???: 50 Years of CUPE 3903”! 🎉 🖼️ Where: Eleanor Winters Gallery (129 Winters College, York U, Keele Campus) 🗓️When: Thursday, October 2, 3:30-5:30PM Light refreshments will be served! 🍿 See you there. 🥳 #50YearsOf3903