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

In 2015, Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued ninety-four Calls to Action for repairing the Crown’s relationship with Indigenous peoples. A decade later, most remain unfulfilled. Seven Indigenous writers reflect on the work still to be done: thewalrus.ca/truth-and-reconc...

“Our university community’s future requires a transparent, representative, consultative, and equitable search process.” 🔍 Read the full presidential search demands, signed by CUPE 1356 1-2, the CUPE 3903 Executive Committee, YFS, YUFA, YUGSA, and YUSA: cupe3903.org/news/presidential-search/

Today is the opening day of “A Union for Academics???: 50 Years of CUPE 3903”, a member-organized exhibition! 🤩 It’s taking place in the Eleanor Winters Art Gallery from September 22nd - October 3rd, open weekdays from 10AM-4PM. 🖼️ Here are a few behind the scenes sneak peeks from the lead up! 🤫

CUPE 3903 members joined thousands of others in the streets yesterday for Toronto’s Draw the Line march! 📢 Attendees were from many different movements for change. ❤️ We came together with them to rally for people, for peace, and for the planet. 🌎

Meet new friends and catch up with old ones at the annual CUPE 3903 Welcome Back BBQ! 🌭 🗓️ Monday, September 29, 12PM-4PM 📍 Roy McMurtry Green (between Atkinson and Osgoode Hall) Open to the whole York U community! ☀️ There will be vegan, halal, and kosher options, with accessible washrooms nearby.

We’re drawing the line — For people. For peace. For the planet. 🔥 Join us on September 20 at 2PM for a rally & march starting at Yonge-Dundas Square! There’ll also be speakers and music at 4PM in Queen’s Park. If you’re a CUPE 3903 member planning to attend, email [email protected] to coordinate.

We're counterprotesting a hate rally attempting to target trans kids' healthcare. Details in the poster.

CUPE 3903 and other community members were out at a counter rally in Christie Pits Park today to say no to hate, yes to immigrants! 📣 There is no space for hate in the city’s gathering spaces. ❤️

It’s a new term, and there are new chances to get involved with your union! 🌟 CUPE 3903 members, register and attend the next General Membership Meeting on September 18 from 2:30-5:30PM. 🗓️ You can attend either virtually or in-person at Accolade West 307. 📍 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/september-gmm/

On Monday, Trans Feminist Action Caucus meetings are BACK! 🐈‍⬛ Come find community and make connections with other TFAC members on Monday, September 8th from 1-3PM, on Zoom or in the CUPE 3903 office. 🖤 🌟 cupe3903.org/event/tfac-sept/

We hope you had a great Labour Day! ❤️ Check out these pictures from yesterday’s Labour Day Parade, where CUPE 3903 members marched alongside many other workers in Toronto. 🌇 In these challenging times, it’s important to take a moment to connect, build solidarity, and keep fuelling the fight. 🔥✨

This fall, CUPE 3903 marks its 50th Anniversary with a public archival exhibition! 🌟 Organized by members, “A Union for Academics???: Fifty Years of CUPE 3903” will run Sept. 22 – Oct. 3 at the Eleanor Winters Art Gallery. 🖼️ Open weekdays, 10AM-4PM. Free admission, pics welcome! 📸 #50YearsOf3903

CUPE 3903 Members: Come lead the Labour Day Parade! ✊✨ If you’re a CUPE 3903 member who is planning to go, email the Lead Steward Unit 1, Prateeksha (in the picture!), to let her know: [email protected]. 💌 Find more logistics info in the reply! 🧵

We can’t wait to see you at Stewards’ Council! 🌤️ There’s lots of important items on the agenda at the next Stewards’ Council meeting, happening August 26th from 2-4PM. 👀 This meeting is open to all CUPE 3903 members, hybrid on Zoom and in 143 Atkinson. ❤️ cupe3903.org/event/august-sc/