FORCED RATIFICATION VOTE 2009 - York University and CUPE 3903

This page includes info on the upcoming Forced Ratification (Ministry supervised vote) process, logistics, background on the offer, as well as member mobilization for picketing, events and GMMs. See the links below and visit often for updates.

FORCED RATIFICATION 101 - link here for answers on:

What is Forced Ratification?
What is the Vote Process?
What Power does the Union Have?
Top 10 Reasons to Vote NO!

FORCED RAT - RECENT POSTINGS

Jan. 20 - CUPE 3903 Members Vote “No” on York University Offer

Jan. 20 - Executive Statement on Vote Results

Jan. 20 - Letter to Undergrads

Jan. 17 - Emergency Kill the Rat Rally

Jan. 17 - Kill the Rat Duties

Jan.16 - Kill the Rat (The Trailer)

Jan. 16 - Rat Vote Shuttle Schedule

Jan. 16 - Adversarial Labour Relations and the Rationality of Striking to Win and Voting No: An Essay by Michael Skinner

Jan. 13 - YUFA Supports CUPE in free Collective Bargaining

York University Settlement Offer for Unit 1

York University Settlement Offer for Unit 2

York University Settlement Offer for Unit 3

Jan. 12 - Forced Ratification Date Announced

Jan. 12 - Special Unit 3 Strike Mobilization Meeting

Jan. 12 - 3903 Members in Sciences - We Want You

Jan. 12 - Rock the Ratification Vote Campaign

Jan. 12 - New Picket Shifts for this Week 11 (Jan 12-16)

Jan 9th - RELEASE - Employer Wastes Valuable Bargaining Time

Jan. 9th - Employer Forces Ratification Vote