Gavan P.L. Watson
January 24th statement by Premier McGuinty:
The strike is also at the point where the academic year is in jeopardy for York students. In challenging economic times, when we need all our people at their best, we simply cannot afford to delay the education of 45,000 of our best and brightest young people. [
Quickly trickling down my network of contacts is the news that members of CUPE 3903, of which I am a member, have rejected the offer that was put to a forced ratification vote.
Ugh:
The mediator between the two sides at York University broke off talks Saturday night, as the strike by teaching assistants, contract faculty and graduate assistants continues in its fourth week.
and:
Attempts to end a strike at York University ended yesterday when a mediator suspended talks between the school and [...]
Yesterday I started a new blog called Voices from the Picket Line in part because I was disappointed by the way that regular (whatever that means) CUPE 3903 member’s voices are missing from much of the coverage about the current job action.
I’m not a part of the bargaining team, union executive or even a union steward. I’m simply a union member, a course director / teaching assistant who is walking the picket line. Had you asked me four weeks ago if this was something I was going [...]
Today was my first experience walking a picket line ever in my life. While I had hoped that negotiations wouldn’t have come to a strike, now that it’s official, I can now add “picketing” to my list of skills on my C.V.
This time next week, I might be on strike.
Here’s the local media’s take on the potential disruption:
York University faces possible strike (Toronto Star)
York plans to cancel classes in event of strike (Globe and Mail)
NORTH YORK: Strike looms at York U. (insidetoronto.com)
About me
I am an education researcher and practitioner, with a focus on higher education and the environment. I consider myself, above all, a naturalist. I'm the pack-mate of two border terriers. I live within the Speed River Watershed in Guelph, Ontario. I enjoy photography. I lead nature tours across North America. I teach courses on Natural History. I likely spend too much time on the Internet.
Oh, and the opinions expressed here are wholly my own.
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