York University is experiencing a strike by Local 3903 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents teaching assistants, contract faculty and graduate assistants. Although we are disappointed that a settlement could not be reached prior to the strike deadline, the University will continue to negotiate with CUPE Local 3903 during the labour disruption […]
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York U increases wage offer and contract improvements to avert strike
University calls on union to put 50,000 students first and accept binding arbitration TORONTO, November 4, 2008 -- York University has increased its wage offer to 9.25% over three years as part of a contract package to avert a strike by the University’s contract faculty, graduate students and teaching assistants. The union, CUPE Local […]
York offers CUPE 3903 increased wage and contract improvements
University reaches tentative agreement with CUPE 1356
TORONTO, November 3, 2008 -- The University and CUPE Local 1356, representing custodial, maintenance, service and plant operations staff, have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year collective agreement. A ratification vote is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4. No information concerning the terms of the agreement will be released prior to the ratification vote.
FAQs for Faculty members and Librarians
Q. Who would be on strike? A. CUPE 3903, representing the University’s contract faculty, Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Graduate Assistants (GAs) . Q. Does this mean that all members of CUPE 3903 would be on strike? A. Yes. If CUPE 3903 calls a strike, all employees represented by CUPE 3903 will be on strike. […]
Religious scholar donates collection to York U
TORONTO, October 31, 2008 -- Internationally renowned religious scholar Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut has donated his extensive library to York University. A ceremony will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 to acknowledge this exceptional gift to the school. The Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut and Elizabeth S. Plaut Library, which includes more than 4,000 […]
Emotional neediness linked to recurring depression: York U study
TORONTO, October 31, 2008 -- A study by a York University professor has found evidence that emotionally-needy individuals are at greater risk for recurring depression. Myriam Mongrain, associate professor of psychology in York’s Faculty of Health, studied graduate students with a history of depression, rating their levels of emotional dependence. Participants were re-interviewed 20 months […]
