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 to do, I would have said no. A strike […]
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CUPE 3903 Strike: Day 1 at the Northwest Gate
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.
My union (CUPE 3903) is poised for a strike and I’m feeling naked
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) Follow the most recent Google-indexed updates Optics are big when […]