At the same time, university policy stipulates students cannot be penalized if they don’t participate in coursework during a labour disruption. About half of classes are still running — but students have to face picket lines to get to them. Striking members of CUPE 3903 accuse York administration of creating a situation that puts “unfair stress” on students. Philipps, however, says the university wants to leave students and instructors the option of how to proceed during the strike. A memorandum released by York this week called on the union to accept arbitration, a mediator or provide a revised counter-offer.

Source: thestar March 16, 2018 22:30 UTC