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Labour union representing Teaching Assistants, Contract Faculty, Graduate & Research Assistants, Part-Time Librarians & Archivists, and Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Workers @ York University ✊ cupe3903.org
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The CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) is closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe, and have a great reading week! 🌨️
February 18, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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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/
A graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo, a collage style image of the TFAC logo (a snarling black cat), graphing paper imagery, and pink stars. The graphic’s text reads: Trans Feminist Action Caucus. Zoom & 143 Atkinson. Feb. 23, 1:30-3:30PM. Are you a woman, trans, genderqueer, or gender variant CUPE 3903 member? You’re part of TFAC!
February 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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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
A graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo, QR code, and imagery of a calculator, books, and doodles. The graphic’s text reads: Unit 1 Books & Supplies Fund. For any books, supplies, and materials required for your TAship but not covered by the course director or hiring unit. Apply by February 28! cupe3903.org/funds/bsf
February 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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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/
A graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and an image of a gradient yellow-red thermometer showing the stages of bargaining. The graphic’s text reads: Bargaining will be heating up soon! Surveys, BT elections, drafting bargaining proposals. Earliest possible notice to bargain - June 1st. Bargaining with the employer begins! Strike Mandate Vote. Conciliation - a third party can help the sides get closer. Ratification OR strike vote.
February 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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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/
A red graphic with torn paper, snow imagery, and the CUPE 3903 logo. The text reads: CUPE 3903 General Membership Meeting, February 11, 10AM-1PM, Atkinson 143 & Zoom.
February 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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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/
A chalkboard-style graphic with the YUGSA and CUPE 3903 logos, plus imagery of a person thinking, speech bubbles, a calendar, a clock, and a QR code to RSVP. The graphic’s text reads: Open Forum on FGS Regulations: Milestones & Timelines. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1-3PM, YUGSA Conference Room & Zoom. Discussion and info about grad student milestones! Refreshments will be provided!
January 30, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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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. 🖍️🥒
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January 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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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! 🪡
A red, green, and white collage-style graphic featuring the CUPE 3903 logo with buttons, cut-out hearts and stars, tape, lined paper, and more. The graphic’s text reads: Join the CUPE 3903 BIPOC Caucus for Carefull Crafting. Biweekly Wednesdays, 1PM at 124 Atkinson. Bring your own, or start something new!
January 19, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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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/
A pink and dark gray graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and collage style images overlaid of the TFAC logo (a snarling black cat), graphing paper, and CUPE 3903 buttons. The text reads: January 21, 1:30-3:30PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson. Are you a woman, trans, genderqueer, or gender variant CUPE 3903 member? You’re part of TFAC! January 31st: Fund Deadlines Approaching! Apply to the Trans Fund & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Fund.
January 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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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! ❄️☃️
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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/
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January 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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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/
A red gradient graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and images of speech bubbles, crayons, and doodles. The graphic’s text reads: Disability Caucus Meet & Greet. January 23, 2-5PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson. RSVP! Drop-in!
January 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Our office at 143 Atkinson is closed today (January 15th) due to the weather! Thank you for understanding. ☃️❄️🌨️
January 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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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/
A white and red collage-style graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo, a photo of the back of a member wearing a 3903 t-shirt emblazoned with text that reads “York works because we do”, and a graphic of a raised fist. The graphic’s text reads: CUPE 3903, Stewards’ Council, January 20, 10:30AM-12PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson. Discuss, organize, resist! All members welcome.
January 14, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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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/
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January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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📣 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/
A red gradient graphic with images of megaphones, the CUPE 3903 logo, and a link to cupe3903.org/news/bargaining-surveys/. The graphic’s text reads: Fill out the bargaining survey! Have your say!
December 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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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/
A red and orange graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and meteor imagery. The graphic’s text reads: Freeze the Hotshot Clause. The hotshot clause is meant to be an exception, but recently, departments & Chairs at York are misusing it as a loophole to bypass seniority and incumbency provisions. The original intent is that if someone who is essentially famous (a "hotshot") wants to teach a York class, they can do so despite the usual seniority-based Unit 2 hiring process. Now it's being misused to excuse arbitrary hiring! (12.04.1.i in the Unit 2 Collective Agreement) A red and orange graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and solar imagery. The graphic’s text reads: What can misusing the hotshot clause look like? Hiring external candidates with relationships with the Chair. External candidates being used to push out an existing member. Even allowing a less senior member to leapfrog a more senior one. Bargaining starts soon. Let's demand an end to the abuse of this clause. Protect A Fair Hiring Process.
December 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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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/
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December 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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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/
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December 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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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/
A simple red and peach graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo that reads: cupe3903.org/news/bt-nominations. Nominate yourself for the CUPE 3903 Bargaining Team (Units 1, 2, & 3). Nominations open until December 3rd, 4PM.
November 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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📣 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
Two CUPE 3903 and three CUPE 1281 members posing together on York campus, with CUPE Ontario flags and a CUPE sign reading “No Scabs!” A large group of community members posing together with flags (CUPE Ontario, CUPE 1281), picket signs, and fists raised.
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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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 chairperson@cupe3903.org. 💥

cupe3903.org/event/navigating-conflict-watch-party/
A dark red graphic with moth imagery and the CUPE 3903 logo star and flourishes. The text reads: Navigating Conflict Watch Party! Atkinson 143 or Zoom! Nov. 20, 3PM. Learn together with a talk from Dean Spade.
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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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/
A green and brown graphic with the CUPE 3903 star and flourishes, the TFAC logo, and an image of two seated individuals, one comforting the other. The graphic’s text reads: CUPE 3903 Trans Feminist Action Caucus. Accelerated Safety Assessment & Risk Management Workshop. Register! November 24. 12:30-2PM. TFAC members get $20 to attend! Learn to recognize & respond to signs of abuse.
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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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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November 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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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/
A warm-toned graphic with an illustration of many raised fists, the CUPE 3903 logo, and a background of fallen leaves. The graphic’s text reads: Bargaining Town Hall! Friday, Oct. 31. 1-3PM on Zoom!
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM