Playing Soccer by the Painted Sheds

CUPE members are seen playing soccer on the lines and Sentinel’s beautifully painted CUPE shed is shown in the background.

Osgoode students supporting CUPE 3903

A second year Osgoode student describes some of the efforts Osgoode students have been making to express their opposition to the decision to reopen Osgoode classes on December 5, 2008.

Deb Cowan speaks at the Shoreham line

Deb Cowan, a geography professor at University of Toronto, speaks at the Shoreham line about the corporatization of Canadian universities.

Famous Marxist Geographer Neil Smith Sings the “Socialist ABC” on Shoreham Picket line

This is definitely worth watching right through!

Michelle, Osgoode Law student on resumption of classes

Michelle, an Osgoode law student, describes some of the Osgoode student opposition to the re-opening of Osgoode classes on December 5, 2008. She states that “there are Osgoode students who feel strongly for various reasons that we shouldn’t be crossing the picket lines….we are not some tiny fringe of Osgoode society that is being difficult. We are reasonable students, we are committed students, we are good students that are just really concerned that we are being put in an uncomfortable position and an unfair position.”

Jen, 3rd year law student from Osgoode on the resumption of classes

A group of some two dozen law students has formed to support CUPE 3903 and to protest the resumption of classes at Osgoode.

Sentinel’s Generator

Sentinel picketers introduce the new power generator located at the Sentinel gate.

York U – Where Did Our Love Go?

CUPE 3903 sings their latest hit to YorkU: “Where did our love go?”

Music and Inspiration from the Picket Lines

Solidarity Rally – November 17

On November 17, 2008, hundreds of university students and workers from across southern Ontario rallied at Main Gate in support of striking CUPE 3903 members. “We know what happens on this campus will impact what happens on other campuses,” says one Ryerson student representative.  A York undergrad declares, “we’re going to keep coming to the lines, every day of this struggle, for as long as it takes!”

Solidarity Rally

This video captures a few of the messages of solidarity voiced at the November 12th rally. Among those who spoke at the rally were representatives from: CUPE Ontario, Toronto Area CUPE Council, Toronto York Regional Labour Council, Ontario Federation of Labour, Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Canadian Auto Workers, and CUPE National.