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.

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.

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

CUPE FAQ – Why is CUPE striking in the midst of an economic downturn

A CUPE 3903 member responds to the question: “why is CUPE striking in the midst of an economic downturn?” She discusses the issue of job security for contract faculty and, in reference to graduate students, she states that “regardless of the economic times we still need to be educated”

Sentinel gate musicians send a message: “We’re not going anywhere!”

On day 9 of the strike, the Sentinal Musicians play their newest song “we’re not going anywhere”

Bikrum speaks about rank and file mobilizing

Bikram, a Unit 1 member, describes some of the discussion that was had at one of the picket captain meetings. He sends a message of solidarity to CUPE 3903 and concludes by saying, “we will come through this stronger if we stick together!”

Interview with John on Sentinel Line

John, a Unit 1 member, explains the importance of CUPE’s demand for the indexation of funds to membership growth.

Interview with Youngblood from Six Nations about CUPE 3903 Strike

A message of solidarity from Youngblood of Six Nations: “we are all in this struggle together, the more we keep these alliances and networks open, the more we can accomplish as one!”

Activists from Six Nations Speak on Sentinel Lines in Support of Strike

Activists from Six Nations speak in support of CUPE’s fight on the picket lines. Youngblood and Brad, two community members from Six Nations, also discuss some of the activist work their community has done on land claims in Ontario.