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Members Of CUPE 3903
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On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 9 - Finale!
In this extra-long final episode, picketers show us what CUPE 3903 solidarity is all about. On the last days of picketing, our interviewers asked individual picketers from nineteen different departments what they would miss most now that the strike was mostly over. Picketers commented that bonding, community, camaraderie, and warm relationships developed on the picket line would be missed the most. All union members are looking forward to getting back to their students, the classroom, and their research. Efforts are already underway to ensure continued solidarity across the union to further strengthen the organizational unity that was demonstrated during the...
2024-04-19
39 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 8 - 8th Line Picket Members - Financial Support
In this episode, Fatima talks to Sydney of the Strike Pay Committee from the 8th Line, an integral picket line comprised of many members working in the background to support all striking members. They discuss the volume of work involved in turning around hundreds of picketers' pay for their weekly work and the volume of discrepancies in the forms submitted. Some instructions for picketers when submitting their pay forms are provided.
2024-04-16
22 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 7 - 8th Line Picket Members - Strike Hardship Fund
In this episode, Fatima interviews Frankie, a Unit 1 rank-and-file member on the 8th Line, an integral picket line comprised of many members working in the background to support all striking members. Frankie discusses the Hardship Fund administration during the strike and provides instructions on how to apply.#WeAreYork - visit WeAreYork.ca for more information.Looking for ways to support us? Looking to DONATE? CLICK HERE:https://3903.cupe.ca/2024/03/08/support-striking-workers-at-york-university/
2024-04-16
16 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 6 - GEO Food Commons
In this episode, Khaoula and Kris interview members of the GEO Food Commons. GEO Food Commons is an initiative developed by students from the Geography department who recognized the need to address the food insecurity faced by many grad students. It is a place of care, community, and world-building. During the strike, it was the first of the Mutual Aid projects held at Founders Line. GEO Food Commons will remain accessible to students after the strike is over.#WeAreYork - visit WeAreYork.ca for more information.Looking for ways to support...
2024-04-15
31 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 5 - Police Intimidation on the Picket Lines - Part 2 - CUPE 3903 as a beacon for all of CUPE
.In part 2 of the episode on Police Surveillance and Intimidation on the Picket Lines, Justyna, President of Queen's University Union,, tells us that an injury to one is an injury to all. Vince expands this belief by telling us that we need to see solidarity across all lines of the union, regardless of race or class. Fred Hahn, president of CUPE Ontario, joins the March 4th rally against police oppression. All fights for justice are guaranteed in the Canadian constitution. Eve asks, "Why are the Cops here?", Their presence makes us angry and always will. The erosion of police...
2024-04-11
19 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 4 - Police Surveillance and Intimidation on the Picket Lines - Part 1
In this episode, Fatima, Khaoula and Kris cover a review of the March 4th police brutality and unfair arrest of peaceful CUPE3903 picketers through interviews with witnesses and fellow picketers. We hear from Desmond Cole, a journalist and community activist with No Pride in Policing and Scholars Strike Canada, and Patrick Teed, a Unit 1 member and student in Social Political Thought, on the police's transgressions and the ongoing oppression of Indigenous, racialized minorities, and those who express Palestinian solidarity.#WeAreYork - visit WeAreYork.ca for more information.Looking for ways to support us...
2024-04-04
19 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 4 - Trailer
For episode 4, we bring you part 1 of a two-part series on police surveillance and intimidation on the picket line. Listen to the full episode!Looking for ways to support us? Looking to DONATE? CLICK HERE:https://3903.cupe.ca/2024/03/08/support-striking-workers-at-york-university/
2024-04-03
01 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 3 - Radium Girls - The Play!
In Episode 3, Fatima and Khaoula interview Stephanie and Kayla, members of Radium Girls, a play about the commercialization of science, the pursuit of both health and wealth, the power of the underdog, and the fierce injustice laborers in America have faced and continue to face in the present. York's Department of Theatre and Performance has included a special solidarity statement to CUPE 3903 in the run of their performance of this very relevant play at the Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre at York University.For more details on the play and to get tickets, see: https://3903.cupe...
2024-03-29
12 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 2 - Fighting hard for what we deserve - our livelihood, stolen wages, and job stability
In this episode, Shawn speaks with Shreya, a Political Science PhD student and TA, about being on the picket line, her love of academia, working with her CUPE colleagues, and her belief in fighting for fair wages and job stability. Visit WeAreYork.ca for more information about the strike.
2024-03-27
12 min
On The Line - Strike Stories
Episode 1 - D&D Community and What's at Stake During the Strike
This is our first episode! Shawn speaks with Johnathan on the picket line about D&D, thoughts about the strike, precarity, and what's at stake during the strike. Visit WeAreYork.ca for more information about the strike.
2024-03-21
15 min
The CUPE Cast
Timbits or Samosas: The Best Picket Line food and more!
The new CUPE Cast is here! What’s your favourite picket line food? In CUPE Cast Episode 18, Tiffany, Brittany, and Elise chat about picket lines, strikes, what to do when you see a picket line, how to support workers on strike, famous picket lines and more! Show Notes: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/strikes-and-picket-lines-explained/amp https://cupe3338.ca/strikeinfo/ https://3903.cupe.ca/picketing-tips/ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-strikefoods-pg-photogallery.html (Nov 5, 2007-Feb 12, 2008) Operation Christmas Cheer: https://www.operationcheer.com Stripper St...
2022-10-25
34 min
Lior Samfiru - Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
Striking York University workers slam back-to-work legislation
The union representing striking workers at York University says the Ontario government's back-to-work legislation amounts to a "trampling" of employees' constitutional rights.The Doug Ford government introduced legislation to end the strike that has crippled the university for nearly five months. "Trampling workers' constitutional rights is difficult to stomach," said Devin Lefebvre, chairperson of CUPE Local 3903. Does back-to-work legislation infringe upon employee rights? Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru, partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, joined host Tasha Kheiriddin on Global News Radio 640 Toronto to discuss the legality of legislation forcing workers to return to work, and a...
2018-07-16
09 min
The Six Cents Report
York University Strike - 6CR #19
York University and CUPE 3903 have history of employment strikes. Darnell & Joel discuss who's at fault for the most recent strike. Reference Articles: York University on strike: Why it keeps happening again and again Arbitration is the only answer to ‘clash’ in York U strike, says labour report There is no end in sight for the latest York University strike. Here’s why The York Strike York university strike: Confusion on campus Top seven reasons why unions matter – a conversation with young workers York U - FAQ
2018-06-22
31 min
Needs No Introduction
Tariq Ali: Imperial Blues
IMPERIAL BLUES: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine. A Public Lecture by TARIQ ALI. Tariq Ali spoke in Toronto on October 15th on the topic of "Imperial Blues" Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine", and on the subject of his new book: "Pirates of the Carribean - an Axis of Hope". The event was organized by CUPE 3903 ... and recorded for rabble.ca by Kim Elliott. TARIQ ALI was born in Lahore (then British India) in 1943. He was educated in Pakistan and later at Oxford. His opposition to the military dictatorship in Pakistan prevented his return to...
2006-10-27
55 min