[Fdu] York requests resumption of bargaining with CUPE 3903

[Cynthia Wright]

*York University*
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Dear Cynthia

In the best interests of our students and the York community, the 
University, through the mediator, has informed CUPE 3903 that it is 
prepared to return to the bargaining table with the mediator’s 
assistance on Tuesday March 20.

So far, there continues to be no evidence of movement by CUPE 3903, with 
41 union demands still on the table with wage increments, expansion of 
benefits and other increases that significantly exceed sector norms (27% 
increase over the previous collective agreement), and proposals that are 
inconsistent with York’s commitment to academic excellence and student 
success.

Our across the board wage offer leads all other universities in Ontario; 
it is comprehensive, providing increases and improvements in wages, 
funds, professional supports, health care, sexual violence response and 
equity provisions.

We have been clear from the outset that we see no reason for the 
disruptive and harmful effect of a strike on our students. On March 13 
the University proposed a path forward with three options that could 
result in a renewed agreement with CUPE 3903 and end the strike:

1. Provide a realistic counter proposal for settlement on the 
University’s March 1 final offer, that would allow both parties to 
continue the collective bargaining process.

2. Accept our long-standing offer of interest arbitration on the most 
contentious issues, where an independent arbitrator would make a binding 
decision fair to both parties.

3. Jointly agree to non-binding mediation, where an independent mediator 
could review our respective proposals, and if no mediated settlement 
could be reached, would issue a report on what they saw as the 
appropriate path forward.

On Thursday March 15 we requested that CUPE 3903 present the options to 
their union membership. The union provided its response to the 
University before their membership meeting, rejecting all three options, 
and has provided no further response following the membership meeting.

Nevertheless, CUPE 3903 has communicated that it believes a negotiated 
settlement can be reached if the parties return to the table. In the 
interest of our students, we believe that it is important for us to 
return to the table to hear CUPE 3903’s proposals for a resolution.

We look forward to discussing the path forward.

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