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 […]
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. […]
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 Students re: Possible Strike
In the event of a labour disruption at York University, the Division of Students will make every effort to minimize the impact to students and will continue to deliver services to the extent possible. To view FAQs for students please click here.
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 […]
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 […]
York University makes plans for strike and suspension of classes for 50,000 students
Union rejects offer of binding arbitration TORONTO, October 29, 2008 -- After months of negotiations, York University’s CUPE Local 3903 continues to demand wage increases in excess of 30 percent over the next two years, York University officials announced today. The Union voted in favour of a strike and will be in a legal strike […]
