TORONTO, November 10, 2008 -- The York Lions men’s soccer team captured the Canadian Interuniversity Sport national championship on Sunday, the first championship for the team in more than 30 years and the first for York in any sport since 1990.   The Lions took the title with a 1-0 victory over Langley, BC's Trinity […]

Dear Members of the York Community, As you are aware, classes are currently suspended at the University owing to a strike by one of our unions, CUPE Local 3903, which represents teaching assistants, graduate assistants and contract faculty. I recognize and regret the inconvenience and concern this strike is causing to our 60,000 students, faculty […]

FAQs for Faculty members and Librarians     Q. Who is 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 are on strike? A. Yes. All employees represented by CUPE 3903 are on strike. They […]

 

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 […]

CUPE 3903 still demanding 41% increase over two years   TORONTO, November 5, 2008 -- On Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, York University’s custodial, grounds and maintenance staff represented by CUPE 1356 overwhelmingly ratified a new contract that included a 9.25% wage increase over three years, plus other contract improvements. This settlement is in line with […]