A red-framed blackboard-style graphic, with the CUPE 3903 logo and images of a tomato, stars, and a smiling face. The text reads: Get It Done! Casual co-working sessions. 143 Atkinson, CUPE 3903 Office. cupe3903.org/calendar

Drop in to the CUPE 3903 Office and get some work done with fellow members to cheer you on! 😄

Bring whatever you’re working on to 143 Atkinson: grading, dissertation, publications, artistic creations, personal projects. 📚💻

🗓️ Find a time to GET IT DONE: cupe3903.org/calendar

Graph showing post-secondary education spending per resident aged 18-24 in Ontario. Starts at $11,194 in 2018, dropping to $9,329 projected for 2026, and down to a projected $8,244 in 2028.

It's #budget2026 day in #Ontario. Here's a chart that shows how the #Ford government is preparing us for future success. For context, Ontario already had the lowest #postsecondary #education funding per student in Canada when Ford took office in 2018.

Four BIPOC Caucus attendees doing crafts together around a table, in active conversation.

A variety of crafting supplies scattered on a table.

The CUPE 3903 BIPOC Caucus had their final Carefull Crafting event of the year yesterday! 🪡

Keep an eye on the weekly newsletter and the cupe3903.org calendar for updates about more BIPOC Caucus plans in the spring and summer. 🌷☀️

A crowd at Queen’s Park, with three rally signs visible. The signs read “students & workers UNITED”, “Hands Off Our OSAP”, “Drop Fees Not Bombs”.

Two CUPE 3903 members (one in a CUPE 3903 hat) posing in marshal vests, giving peace signs.

Five attendees from the sociology department smiling and posing, one holding a sign that reads “Working Class Students Deserve Education, Not Debt”.

Two CUPE 3903 members posing at Queen’s Park in front of a crowd, one with a raised fist and wearing a CUPE 3903 hat and one holding a sign reading “SAVE OSAP!”

Students & workers UNITED! ✊🪧

CUPE 3903 members were back at today’s Hands Off Our Education Rally to show support for Ontario students facing OSAP cuts and tuition increases. 📢

Education is a right worth protecting!

A rust-red graphic with stripes of white-gold glitter, the CUPE 3903 logo’s star and flourishes, and the TFAC snarling cat logo. The graphic’s text reads: Caucus (Co-)Chair elections, year-end recaps, and more! Monday, March 16 CUPE 3903 Caucus AGMs. Plus: Make rally signs to support students on March 24! Trans Feminist Action Caucus, Annual General Meeting, 1-3PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson. BIPOC Caucus, Annual General Meeting, 4-5:30PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson.

MONDAY: Two CUPE 3903 caucus Annual General Meetings in one day! 🤩

🖤 TFAC AGM: 1-3PM, March 16.

❤️ BIPOC Caucus AGM: 4-5:30PM, March 16.

📍 Both meetings are hybrid, on Zoom and in the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson).

🐈‍⬛ cupe3903.org/event/tfac-agm-2026/
🌟 cupe3903.org/event/bipoc-caucus-agm-2026/

A red and black graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and an image of a fist. The graphic’s text reads: Save the Writing Centre! York’s Writing Centre is facing major cuts - reportedly up to 50%. The future of this crucial support is at risk! This will impact: students who rely on the Centre’s high-quality writing & learning support, experienced educators who will lose their jobs. We demand: maintain high-quality writing support for all York students, preserve the Centre’s pedagogical mission, no restructuring without job protection.

📢 SAVE THE WRITING CENTRE!

The Centre is facing major cuts by York’s admin as part of ongoing austerity measures. Reports indicate cuts nearly all impact Unit 2 contract faculty. ⚠️

So many students rely on the Writing Centre for essential writing & learning help.

🔗 cupe3903.org/news/save-the-wc/

A group of people seated on the floor at the Bennett Centre for Student Services, with signs and flags. There is a large banner on the ground reading “Hands Off Our Education”.

A large handmade banner with the YFS logo, a “no” symbol over the words “OSAP Cuts”, and bold text reading “Hands Off Our Education”.

A group of individuals seated on the floor, with one holding a sign reading “Austerity Hurts Working Class Students”.

Program cuts? 🗣️ SHUT IT DOWN!
OSAP cuts? 🗣️ SHUT IT DOWN!

CUPE 3903 members showed up today to support students doing a sit-in at York’s Bennett Centre.

Ontario students are facing multiple attacks right now that deserve our attention, from tuition hikes to undermining OSAP grants. Solidarity! ✊

CUPE 3903 members have access to leaves and accommodations for support in difficult times. Leaves of absence include sick leave, compassionate leave, bereavement leave, emergency leave, and more.

More info about leaves of absence: cupe3903.org/equity-rights/about-leaves-of-absence/

A simple black graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and an image of a bandaged heart. The graphic’s text reads: For CUPE 3903 members who are feeling impacted by ongoing war and instability around the world, please know that you have access to paid leaves and accommodations to support you in these difficult times. As a CUPE 3903 member, you are entitled to leaves of absence including sick leave, compassionate leave, bereavement leave, emergency leave, and more. For help with accessing leaves or accommodations, please reach out: equity@cupe3903.org. Your union is here for you.

If you’re a CUPE 3903 member who is feeling impacted by ongoing war and instability around the world, there’s support available for you. ❤️‍🩹

For help with accessing leaves or accommodations, please reach out: equity@cupe3903.org 💌 Your union is here for you.

A red, black, and white graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo. The graphic's text reads: Annual General Meeting. CUPE 3903. March 19, 1-4PM, Zoom & MC 214.

If there’s one meeting you don’t want to miss, it’s the Annual General Meeting! 🤩

⏰ March 19, 1-4PM
📍 Zoom & MC 214

Register now! 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/agm-2026/

A gradient red graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and imagery of speech bubbles with happy faces. The graphic’s text reads: Disability Caucus: Drop-in! March 5, 1-4PM. 143 Atkinson.

Want to build solidarity with fellow disabled CUPE 3903 members? 😄

Come drop in to the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) anytime between 1-4PM on Thursday, March 5! 💫

There will be tea, snacks, and quiet games. 🫖🃏 Chat or just chill in community!

🔗 cupe3903.org/event/disability-caucus-drop-in/

Thanks for sharing! Everyone deserves a safe working environment. ✊

JHSC: Informal Guide to Resolving Environmental Concerns - CUPE 3903 Check out this very informal, unofficial guide, featuring advice from your CUPE 3903 Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) representatives about how to resolve environmental concerns in your workpl...

Well done @cupe3903.bsky.social

cupe3903.org/news/jhsc-en...

A white and red collage-style graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo, swooping imagery, and a graphic of a raised fist. The graphic’s text reads: CUPE 3903, Stewards’ Council, February 24, 10:30AM-12:30PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson. Discuss, organize, resist! All members welcome. Brainstorming for Bargaining.

Let’s plan for bargaining together! 🤝

Stewards’ Council is meeting on Tuesday, February 24, from 10:30AM-12:30PM. 🗓️

The meeting will be hybrid, in the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) and on Zoom. All members are welcome!

🔗 cupe3903.org/event/sc-feb-24/

The CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) is closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe, and have a great reading week! 🌨️

A graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo, a collage style image of the TFAC logo (a snarling black cat), graphing paper imagery, and pink stars. The graphic’s text reads: Trans Feminist Action Caucus. Zoom & 143 Atkinson. Feb. 23, 1:30-3:30PM. Are you a woman, trans, genderqueer, or gender variant CUPE 3903 member? You’re part of TFAC!

If you’re looking to get more involved with your union in 2026, this is your sign! 🖤

🌟 Monday, February 23
💫 1:30-3:30PM
✨ CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson) & Zoom

All women, trans, genderqueer, and/or gender variant members: we’ll see you there! 🐈‍⬛

cupe3903.org/event/tfac-feb/

A graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo, QR code, and imagery of a calculator, books, and doodles. The graphic’s text reads: Unit 1 Books & Supplies Fund. For any books, supplies, and materials required for your TAship but not covered by the course director or hiring unit. Apply by February 28! cupe3903.org/funds/bsf

3903’s LMC reps recently renegotiated terms of the Unit 1 Books/Supplies Fund. 📚 Formerly York-managed & restrictive, this fund is now union-managed!

It helps offset costs of materials required to perform U1 teaching duties that have not been provided by the CD/hiring unit

🔗 cupe3903.org/funds/bsf

A graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and an image of a gradient yellow-red thermometer showing the stages of bargaining. The graphic’s text reads: Bargaining will be heating up soon! Surveys, BT elections, drafting bargaining proposals. Earliest possible notice to bargain - June 1st. Bargaining with the employer begins! Strike Mandate Vote. Conciliation - a third party can help the sides get closer. Ratification OR strike vote.

Bargaining will be heating up soon! 🌡️

CUPE 3903’s bargaining with York has several stages that are important to keep your eye on as a member.

Check out this handy thermometer for a guide! 🔗 cupe3903.org/news/bargaining-stages/

A red graphic with torn paper, snow imagery, and the CUPE 3903 logo. The text reads: CUPE 3903 General Membership Meeting, February 11, 10AM-1PM, Atkinson 143 & Zoom.

You don’t want to miss this GMM! 👀 BT updates, by-elections news, and more.

It will be on February 11, 10AM-1PM; all members are strongly encouraged to attend. 🗓️

Register, and attend virtually or in-person at the CUPE 3903 Office (143 Atkinson)!

🔗 cupe3903.org/event/gmm-feb/

Open Forum on FGS Regulations: Milestones & Timelines - CUPE 3903 When: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, 1PM – 3PM Where: YUGSA Conference Room (First Student Centre, 430) and on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87535654913?pwd=ipiaPZhbtHocrVgY84vhP4Gn0dQqgi.1) All abo...

There’ll also be a special paralegal guest who will address the effects of enrolment blocks for international students. 🌎

(Note: any info provided at the event is for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.)

🔗 cupe3903.org/event/open-forum-milestones/

We’ll have Q&A & discussion about potential impacts for TA contracts, international students, and students with accommodations. 🗣️ Join the conversation!

A chalkboard-style graphic with the YUGSA and CUPE 3903 logos, plus imagery of a person thinking, speech bubbles, a calendar, a clock, and a QR code to RSVP. The graphic’s text reads: Open Forum on FGS Regulations: Milestones & Timelines. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1-3PM, YUGSA Conference Room & Zoom. Discussion and info about grad student milestones! Refreshments will be provided!

Come out to this upcoming open forum! 📣

At the event, YUGSA & CUPE 3903 members will speak about the context of FGS’ program milestones regulation. ⏰

🗓️ 1-3PM, Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 YUGSA Conference Room or Zoom
🍇 Refreshments provided!

RSVP: cupe3903.org/event/open-forum-milestones/

A photo of five CUPE 3903 members sitting around the board room table, which is covered in various items including colouring pages, masks, and beverages.

Eight CUPE 3903 themed colouring pages affixed to the wall, all coloured differently, featuring union flags and striking workers. They are nestled between various union t-shirts, also affixed to the wall.

Thank you to everyone who came out to yesterday’s Disability Caucus Meet & Greet (with just a few attendees pictured here)! 😄

We were so glad to chat, snack, commiserate, colour, and think collectively about fostering disability inclusion + community at York. 🖍️🥒

A red, green, and white collage-style graphic featuring the CUPE 3903 logo with buttons, cut-out hearts and stars, tape, lined paper, and more. The graphic’s text reads: Join the CUPE 3903 BIPOC Caucus for Carefull Crafting. Biweekly Wednesdays, 1PM at 124 Atkinson. Bring your own, or start something new!

Join the CUPE 3903 BIPOC Caucus biweekly on Wednesdays at 1PM in 124 Atkinson for Carefull Crafting! 🧶

Starting January 21, meet fellow Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour members for crafts & conversation. 😄

Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own projects! 🪡

A pink and dark gray graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and collage style images overlaid of the TFAC logo (a snarling black cat), graphing paper, and CUPE 3903 buttons. The text reads: January 21, 1:30-3:30PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson. Are you a woman, trans, genderqueer, or gender variant CUPE 3903 member? You’re part of TFAC! January 31st: Fund Deadlines Approaching! Apply to the Trans Fund & Sexual Assault Survivor Support Fund.

The Trans Feminist Action Caucus is your space to connect with fellow woman, trans, genderqueer, and/or gender variant CUPE 3903 members. 🐈‍⬛

Meeting info:
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21
⏰ 1:30-3:30PM
📍 143 Atkinson & Zoom

cupe3903.org/event/tfac-jan/

Notice: This GMM will be moved to virtual only, due to inclement weather. 🛜 The CUPE 3903 office will also be closed that day (January 16).

Thank you for understanding, and stay warm + safe out there! ❄️☃️

A red gradient graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo and images of speech bubbles, crayons, and doodles. The graphic’s text reads: Disability Caucus Meet & Greet. January 23, 2-5PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson. RSVP! Drop-in!

Connect with fellow disabled 3903 members! 🌟

📍 CUPE 3903 Office & Zoom
⏰ Drop-in anytime between 2-5PM
🗓️ Friday, January 23

There will be chill activities and light snacks! 🖍️🍓 Please RSVP if you can.

More info: cupe3903.org/event/disability-caucus-meet-greet/

Our office at 143 Atkinson is closed today (January 15th) due to the weather! Thank you for understanding. ☃️❄️🌨️

A white and red collage-style graphic with the CUPE 3903 logo, a photo of the back of a member wearing a 3903 t-shirt emblazoned with text that reads “York works because we do”, and a graphic of a raised fist. The graphic’s text reads: CUPE 3903, Stewards’ Council, January 20, 10:30AM-12PM, Zoom & 143 Atkinson. Discuss, organize, resist! All members welcome.

Welcome back to Stewards’ Council! 🤗

The next SC meeting is Tuesday, January 20, 10:30AM-12:30PM! It’s hybrid on Zoom and in-person at the CUPE 3903 Office. 💫

All members are welcome! 🫶 cupe3903.org/event/sc-jan-20/

A red graphic with torn paper, confetti/sprinkle imagery, and the CUPE 3903 logo. The text reads: CUPE 3903 General Membership Meeting, January 16, 11AM-2PM, Atkinson 143 & Zoom.

The first General Membership Meeting of 2026 is THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

Start your year off right by registering for this month’s CUPE 3903 GMM, happening on January 16 from 11AM-2PM. 🎇

It’s hybrid as always, on Zoom and in-person. 🔗 cupe3903.org/event/gmm-jan/