As strike enters third day, York University’s refusal to bargain raises ‘serious questions’ about their commitment to resolving dispute

Strike Support, University

  TORONTO, ON – As a strike by York University’s academic workers enters its third day, more questions are being raised about the University’s refusal to negotiate with its employees. “For five days, York University has been missing in action,” Devin Lefebvre, Chairperson of Local 3903 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 3903)…

CUPE National President Mark Hancock to join striking York University academic workers on picket lines

Strike Support, University

  TORONTO, ON – As their strike enters its third day, York University graduate assistants, teaching assistants and contract faculty, members of Local 3903 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 3903), will be joined on their picket lines today by CUPE National President Mark Hancock. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, Hancock…