Solidarity Visit from CUPE 3906 – Day 6 at Shoreham

Members from CUPE 3906 (McMaster University) visit the picket line. They discuss the importance of solidarity between CUPE locals and the plan for collective bargaining in 2010.

York U Staff Union Supports CUPE 3903

A York University Staff Association Union member speaks in support of CUPE 3903. She describes York University’s treatment of YUSA during negotiations in the summer of 2008. Jim, the former president of YUSA, is introduced and relays a message of support to CUPE 3903.

Jordy talks about picketting at Glendon

Jordy, a Unit 3 member, describes picketing at the Glendon campus. He explains how to get to Glendon and how to sign up for picket duty there. He encourages all members to consider doing at least one shift a week at Glendon.

Interview with Terry about CUPE struggles at York in the 80s and Unit 2 Issues

Terry, a Unit 2 member since 1984, discusses some of the bargaining demands for Unit 2. He explains Special Renewable Contracts (SRC) and how they could work at York University. Terry describes the history of CUPE 3903, reflecting on the previous three strikes that have occurred since the 1980’s.

Solidarity Visit from St. Mary’s Faculty Union – Day 6 (Shoreham)

Judy Haven, the vice president of St. Mary’s Faculty Union located in Halifax Nova Scotia, visits the picket line. She sends a message of support and encouragement to CUPE 3903.

Unofficial Update on Talks – Day 6, Shoreham

On day 6 of the strike, a bargaining team member for CUPE 3903 gives an unofficial bargaining update to a group of members at Shoreham.