Day: March 19, 2018

ATU Local 113 Stands in Solidarity with CUPE 3903

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 will always show solidarity to our Sisters and Brothers when they stand up for fair wages, benefits and improved working conditions.

That is why ATU Local 113 supports The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3903 (CUPE 3903), the union that represents contract faculty, teaching assistants, graduate assistants, and part-time librarians and archivists at York University.

CUPE Local 3903 is on strike to increase job security for contract faculty, protect funding for Teaching Assistants, reverse the cut of over 800 jobs and increase equity and accessibility in the workplace.

We must show strength in numbers by standing strong against precarious work and fighting for the hardworking Ontarians who make our province a better place.For more information about what CUPE 3903 is fighting for, please visit: https://3903.cupe.ca/

Members Celebrate Black History Month – and Learn More about Each Other

by Stephanie Gomez

Food ready to serve at Mount Dennis, prepared by Paul Wong and his mother
Food ready to serve at Mount Dennis, prepared by Paul Wong and his mother

At the culmination of Black History Month in February, the Rec Committee at Mount Dennis held a celebration for members. Through song, dance, poetry and food, attendees learned about the rich history of African and Caribbean people in Canada. This celebration was the first of its kind at Mount Dennis, coming to life thanks to Paul Wong’s initiative and the welcoming of his ideas by the Rec Committee and its President Daniel Campos.

“We have a lot of people who come from this background and we had never hosted an event before, said Daniel Campos. “We wanted to try something different and we are all having a good time.”

Paul Wong, a bus operator and event organizer, adds, “I’ve always had an interest in helping to remember black history. It is easily forgotten and not always recognized. I want us to celebrate the history, both good and bad, so members can see what we have been through and how far we’ve come.”

Black Canadian history displayed in Mount Dennis – a first time celebration
Black Canadian history displayed in Mount Dennis – a first time celebration

Part of the celebrations included a display of Black Canadian history. This timeline outline key events dating centuries back.

Look out for this event next year!