Winters College

          Monday 24 November 11:00

 

 

 

 

Some brief and very unofficial notes:

 

1. Going home:

 

Unofficially and off the record I would suggest that those who are worried about booking flights home should go ahead  but be prepared to explain why you have had to do so if called upon after the strike is over.  Reasons such as the need to secure flights and transportation in advance might carry weight.  The day before you leave which should not be before the announced end of term,  send a note to your instructors letting them know why you are absent should the strike end and classes resume.  These are just suggestions!  The University will be very accommodating and will not require notarized documentation!

 

2. Once again I must stress that rumours are rumours. If you have excellent sources, such as the University Senate, about when the strike will end, please verify the source and share the news with us.  George next door is not a reliable source or Edna or Louise.

3. No changes have yet been announced about deadlines for applications for either concurrent or consecutive programmes in the Faculty of Education.  You should prepare applications to all concurrent and Graduate programmes according to advertised dates. Consideration may be given if you can not illicit a response from those from whom you need letters.  As in all else keep up with your work!

4. Due dates were suspended from the beginning of the strike until the Senate's instructions at its end.  Private arrangements with instructors are just that.  You may ignore them and appeal at strike's end.  Assignments were suspended along with classes on 5 November.  Your best bet still remains keeping up with your work as well as you are able.

 

 

Beat the Boredom!

 

Accolade East lobby - Wednesday, November 26, Noon - 4 pm
Students in the Faculty of Fine Arts invite York undergrads to "beat the boredom"!  Come out and join us for a fun afternoon. Great activities are planned including jam sessions (instruments and inspiration provided!), improv games, life drawing, a relaxation zen zone, massive Twister game, giant musical chairs and tug-of-war, "Guitar Hero" tournament and movies in the Price Family Cinema and much, much more.  Snacks and entertainment and lots of laughs!  For more info go to FACEBOOK and search "Untitled:  Fun" under Events.  

 

 

Sinfonia Toronto :Next Monday

http://www.yorku.ca/pswarney/Winters/Sinfonia.pdf

 

 

Click here for last Wednesday's notes:

http://www.yorku.ca/pswarney/Winters/19-november-08

 

 

Here's the latest from the University -Monday morning: http://www.yorku.ca/yfile/archive/index.asp?Article=11579

 

Here's the latest from CUPE -from last week:

 

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1. Notice of Upcoming General Membership Meetings

 

Due to the hectic nature of being on Strike, the Executive Committee has arranged to have general membership meetings scheduled until mid December. Please note the dates and locations below. Tentative agendas will follow a few days prior to a scheduled GMM.

 

GMM DATES AND LOCATIONS

 

Wednesday, November 26: 4-8:30 pm

Meron Banquet - 1600 Steeles Ave. West

 

Wednesday, December 3: 4-8:30 pm

Trinity-St Paul's Church, Sanctuary - 427 Bloor St W

 

Thursday, December 11: 4-8:30 pm

Meron Banquet - 1600 Steeles Ave. West

 PICKET LINES

Picket lines will be coming down at 2pm on days when GMMs are scheduled.

 

 

CREDENTIALS -- PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP

 

Please bring Photo ID and your York University September/October pay stub to prove your membership in CUPE 3903. Your ID will be checked against a membership list at the door. Non-CUPE members will not be allowed to enter the room. (If you are interested in helping on the credentials committee, please email Christina christina.rousseau@gmail.com -- you will have to arrive 30 minutes prior to the GMM).

 

EQUITY GUIDELINES

 

According to our Equity Guidelines, this meeting is only supposed to last for 3 hours with the possibility of extending a maximum of 3 times for 30 minutes each. It is the responsibility of the entire membership to ensure that we stick to this time-frame to ensure that all members are able to participate in the meeting and make the necessary arrangements for childcare, etc. 

 

ACCESSIBILITY

 

- The GMM will be held in an accessible space with access to accessible washrooms.

- Accessible transportation subsidies are available (to arrange please send an email to Carolyn cupe3903tfac@gmail.com). Childcare subsidies are also available (to arrange please send an email to Carolyn cupe3903tfac@gmail.com).

- If members require ASL interpretation please contact Sheila Wilmot at cupe3903.equity.officer@gmail.com

 

2. Strike Party

 

Sat. November 22nd 9:15 pm

Steelworker's Hall (Basement) 25 Cecil Street, Toronto

(Between Huron and Beverley, One block south of College)

 This is an accessible location.

Child care and accessible transportation costs will be reimbursed (contact cupe3903tfac@gmail.com)

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