National Indigenous Peoples Day

Reconciliation: How CUPE 3902 Members Can Play a Role  June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, which recognizes and celebrates the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. This June also marks 10 years since the Government of Canada’s formal apology to Indigenous peoples for the Residential School system. But still today, Indigenous children…

ALL OUT: Day of Action to Support CUPE 3903

CUPE Ontario, in conjunction with the Ontario University Workers Coordinating Committee (OUWCC) and the Ontario Federation of Labour  are calling for a Day of Action for CUPE 3903 at York University’s Keele Campus is taking place this Friday, May 4th between 7:30am and 3:30pm. Meet at the York Boulevard and Keele Street entrance. Questions? Call our Campaign…

Statement re April 23 Attack

CUPE 3902 was shocked and devastated to learn of Monday’s horrific attack in North York, Toronto. Three members of CUPE Ontario were among the victims of the attack. Renuka Amarasinghe, a single mother and a nutrition services worker in CUPE 4400, was killed in the assault. Amir Kiumarsi, a chemistry instructor and Chief Steward at…

Executive Board: 2018-2019 Officers

Following the Local’s AGM on March 27, the members listed below will make up the new Executive for the term running May 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019. Chair: Jessica Taylor (Unit 3) Vice-Chair, Unit 1: Jeremy Rothschild Vice-Chair, Unit 3: Kristin Cavoukian Vice-Chair, Unit 5: Glenna Kramer Vice-Chair, Colleges: Daniel Brielmaier Secretary-Treasurer: Amy Conwell (Unit…

UTM: Trivia Night & Social

Trivia Night & Social at UTM! Are you a CUPE 3902 member working or studying at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus? You’re invited to a Trivia Night & Social! Bring a team of four for trivia, or turn up and make a team on the spot. Everyone’s first drink is on us! Second free drink…

Unit 1: Ratification Poll Results

At the Unit 1 ratification meeting held on Monday, 12 February, 80% of the members present voted to send the Tentative Agreement to a member-wide, tri-campus vote.  We’re pleased to announce that after five days of voting, 86.1% of the more than 1,100 Unit 1 members who cast ballots voted in favour of ratifying the…

Unit 1: Ratification Polls

At the Unit 1 Ascension Meeting on February 12th, members in attendance voted to send the tentative agreement to a ratification vote. Polls for the vote are as follows: WHEN: 13-15 February, 10am-6pm; 16 February, 10am-2pm @ St. George locations 13-16 February, 10am-2pm @ U.T.S.C. and U.T.M. LOCATIONS: St. George Campus: Sid Smith – East…