YUSA Call for Volunteers Bargaining Awareness & PLanning

Dear Members,

Following up on the update we sent last Friday, we want to let you know how you can help ensure this round of bargaining is successful. Your Bargaining Committee met on the weekend to strategize the next steps outlined in this message: now, more than ever, you need to be united in saying NO to any of the Employer's proposed cut-backs.

 
Update your Contact Information
 

What you need to do

  • Update your contact information;
  • Keep up-to-date with email updates;
  • Share email updates with colleagues on vacation;
  • Read the frequently asked questions page on the YUSA website; and
  • Display your YUSA gear in your office space.
 
Read Strike FAQs
Join a Taskforce
Volunteer to Poster
 

What to Expect

In the coming days, you will see several emails explaining what's at stake. In addition to this information, the following things are happening:

  • YUSA task forces are meeting for strike preparedness initiatives;
  • Volunteers will be calling members to discuss what's at stake;
  • Posters are being printed - volunteers are needed to poster campuses. Sign-up here;
  • Townhall meetings are being scheduled for the New Year; and,
  • A strike mandate vote will be conducted in the New Year.
 

In Solidarity, your 2024 Bargaining Team,

Scarlett Farquhar (she/her/elle), Chair, Glendon Representative
Lorraine Mar (she/her), Co-chair, Member at Large
Oliver Barich (they/them), Grievance Committee Representative
Jennifer Ferdinands (she/her), Member at Large
Zeripha Moses (she/her), Long-Service Member
Sonny Day, President
Wanda Hollingshead, 1st Vice President
Sandra Bell (she/her), 2nd Vice President, Ex-Officio

 
 
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