A Possible Strike? ... NoOoOo
Assalaamu Alaikum :D
Hello lovely people of the blogworld. How are my fans doing today? I do have fans, right ...? *sigh* Anyways, I'm in a dilemma. Okay well it's nothing too extravagent but enough to be a dilemma. The Teacher Assistants of York U may just go on strike! *gasps from all over the world* I know, I know, what shall we ever do. There is a big possibility that there will not be an actual strike. Every 3 years, apparently, the TA's get together with the big people and discuss their needs. Last time they did this, there were major conflicts that the board of York could not find themselves to meet the needs of the TA's. For example, tuition fees. What they are asking is once the asked tuition fee is paid, the TA's should be able to receive most of that money, in the form of bursaries. That strike occured when my sister attended York and it was the longest in all of the universities. So, I believe this week there will be a vote taken by the TA's whether or not they are satisfied with what the board has concluded for them. If there is a higher vote on "no", it doesn't mean that they will follow with a strike right away. It only means that if the TA's get the higher number, it gives them a dominating opportunity to, in a sense, make the board see things their way haha It is more likely that a fitting decision will be made and life can go on happily ... tra la la ... but if not, and the board decides that these issues they are having cannot be dealt with, a strike will occur! And that means, most classes will not be in session, and that means, I will miss out on school, and THAT means, I'm gonna freak. This is what happens when you're a goodie good, irrelevant things like this start to itch at you ... *sigh* ...
Honestly, I would not mind that much if there is a strike but I really don't want to miss out on all those days of school and have an extra month added to my school year. We pay so much money to attend these classes ... SO MUCH money and then to leave us in the cold like that? It's not very nice, especially since I don't like the cold. So if anything ... I'll find out the verdict in about a week.
Other than that, life is beautiful alhamdulillah. Ramadan is going so great! This month just brings out so much happiness in me, and each day I feel my imaan strengthening. Insha'Allah, you all are experiencing the same.
NOTE: my hand is doing okay :( poor little thing (it got cut by a knife ... I hate you knife!)
And yes, that is a Simpsons bandaid
posted by Squeeky @ 1:50 AM
19 Comments:
I'm a fan! lol
I'd actually like a strike because then I could catch up on everything I'm putting off doing.. like all the stuff I had planned to get done during the Jewish holidays we had off but I never did.. but I only want a WEEK off, nothing more cause I'm a nerd and love school too :D
P.S I didn't know you had an older sister who went to York! Good to hear that your Ramadan is going well :)
Assalaamu Alaikum :D
'Liya:
haha I know exactly what you mean. When all those jewish holidays came, I was determined to catch up on all my readings, but then I got the flu :( And yes, I have an older sis who went to York too, and I'm so thankful cuz she was such a help to me! Hope you're well hun
Liam:
awww really? That's amazing, yes I would love to meet her sometime insha'Allah :D Does she attend the iftaars at York? Maybe we can meet then.
lol..how on earth did the knife get to that part..normally i'ld just cut my fingertip...
Afzal:
haha This is Squeeky we're talking about. Ok well what happened was, I was putting the dishes away in the dishwasher. I put a knife in and then moments later I went to put in other utensils with it, when all of a sudden, somehow, my hand collided with the knife :O It was ... horrible.
Kababo:
Oh my gosh I know! Bummer, indeed. Do you know how much it stings when it's under water? Ouchies. And that Simpsons bandaid only stayed for a night haha cuz I can't really pray salaah with it on.
i'm ur fan :o aww i hope ur finger heals soon inshallah :o
lol u alwaz remind me of this friend of mine :-/
Bro'hood:
And you always make that face when you say that! aww why?! Now it makes me sad ... I'm sowie
I think I just became a fan...
I think it'd be nice if Ryerson had a strike - I could use some time off - because even if they did add an extra month, I probably would skip most of my classes anyways. :)
liya is short for aaliya.. plz don't say I'm jewish (or desi) I'm just me :)
thanks lol
Yo squeeky, I did not know York was such a gareeb place that they go on strike :P
btw you're so sad for the TAs, got a crush on one of them ;)
Nauman:
Aww thanks for droppin by! And umm, I don't understand how you people can skip so many classes. If I miss out on one I go crazy. Somebody, teach me a thing or two!
Ahy:
Umm, did you just call my friend jewish? That was weird and don't do it again! haha And I'm sure we all have a good amount of knowledge on the Simpsons ... yay
'Liya:
Aww and a lovely one too masha'Allah :D
Dingo Warrior:
No, we just have grouchy TA's and so what if I did have a crush on one of them, is that so bad?! ... (I dont btw)
Okay, it's been clearly established that 'liya is NOT Jewish... leave the poor girl alone. :)
The art to skipping class can only be passed from one person to another through rigorous training. It all starts with convincing yourself that you have better things to do... even if you really don't have anything better to do. :)
lol because i miss that friend.. and u look jus like that person :p
.. and that person would proably make the same mistake and cut their finger too, jus like u.. so it reminds me of them all the more :p
Nauman:
haha everytime I see your name, I think of "norman" now ... Anyways, so you're basically telling me I'm doomed for life? Hmm, that's just excellent. But I shall still take part in this training you mention of. yay
Bro'hood:
Aww another Squeeky out there *sigh* oh my goodness, are they from England?! *faint* anyways just make sure that those memories you have of this person are happy ones becuz that way, it will make me happy knowing that I remind you of that person and it gives you a happy feeling :D I used 'happy' too much in there, I know, I'm sorry.
yea its happy memories of them.. but that makes me sad coz then i miss them :(
I am a fan of ur islamica's avatar for sure!! remember how i bugged u to know all about it??
anywayz...nice site. i wonder if i'll ever get enuf time to make my own site sumtime. *sigh* n hey...m a 22 yr old Gemini too :D.
Massalam
Tangerine
Tangerine:
haha yes, I remember. Aww thanks for liking it, I love it too! I actually wanted my Islamica avatar as my blog picture but I'm too afraid that people will steal it :( becuz they have been apparently. Anyways, you know where to see it if you miss it ;) Oh my gosh! 22 yr old Gemini?! You are simply the best haha Hope you're having a blessed Ramadan, insha'Allah Oh and you if you do decide to get ur own blog, let me know!!
Liam:
awww thank you, so glad you like it haha The Simpsons *faint*
Asviii:
I love you too! And yes, the cut is healing, in a nasty way too might I add haha eww I hope you have a great weekend, insha'Allah with happiness :D
Bro'hood:
Oh dear ... that makes me sad then. Insha'Allah, if it's meant to be, you'll be able to meet them once again!
wow u got more comments on your posts than i have :o
i mean, is this even legal? :p
ahahahaa..
THIS is the reason I didnt go to York.
I remember that last strike they had, when I was in Gr 12 / 13 (in 4th year at UTM now)... and this strike was the number one reason I was ignoring even the York info sessions.
Apparently, all the students got screwed because the university wouldnt make up for lost time (by extending the term) or something.
Good luck coping with it ...
Ghetto:
OH MY GOODNESS LEAVE YORK ALONE!
haha I remember the strike in the past, my sis was there at the time and I tagged along with her to the campus for some reason. The very next day the strike was lifted muahaha I'm sure I helped with that ... somehow ... ok fine maybe not. My sis loved the strike for some reason, they didnt have to do the exams.
Anyways, this strike doesn't mean it's going to happen! yeesh, eventho the vote was yes to a strike if negotiations weren't done to their interest. Soooooo ....
Insha'Allah it wont happen :D
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