Welcome to On The Line - Strike Stories, a captivating podcast dedicated to exploring the lives and experiences of the members of union CUPE 3903. Join us as we journey to the picket lines and uncover the essence of this strike, delving into the stories of those directly affected. What's truly at stake for them? In this enlightening series, we aim to offer you, the listener, an intimate window into ...
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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 strike. Shout out to Shawn DeSouza Coelho for the podcast concept. #WeAreYork
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.
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/
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 us? Looking to DONATE? CLICK HERE: https://3903.cupe.ca/2024/03/08/support-striking-workers-at-york-university/
.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 neutrality is repeatedly demonstrated by Picketers' experience of the open aggression on the university campus. Fred Hahn sends accolades to the success of CUPE 3903 as a beacon that pushes for better for all union members. #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/