CUPE 3903 Strike News
--+ November 25, 2008 +--

In this issue:
1. Bargaining Update

2. Upcoming GMMs

3. YUFA Support

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1.     Bargaining Update

On Thursday 27th, the Bargaining Team will be meeting with the employer. An update will go out after that meeting to keep membership informed.   As there is a lot of information and misinformation out there – we ask you to please rely on the strike website (3903strike.ca) and this news bulletin for accurate information.  

2. 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

3. York Faculty Press Conference & Rally: Wed. Nov. 26

On Wednesday, November 26, 2008 the York University Faculty Association (YUFA) will hold a solidarity rally in support of the striking CUPE 3903 members. The Rally will be at 11 am at theYork Boulevard and Keele Street picket line.

Brian Brown, President of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA), will be joining YUFA in a Solidarity Rally for CUPE 3903 at the main gate.

All YUFA members are urged to attend and all members of the York Community are invited to come along.

BEFORE THE RALLY, YUFA IS HOLDING A PRESS CONFERENCE AT 10am at their office 3100 Steeles Ave. West, Suite 600.

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