An election has been scheduled for YUFA members to choose the next Equity Officer. The candidates are Minoo Derayeh and Ako Ufodike. The election will begin at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 and end at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, … Continue reading
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YUFA Signs Open Letter to Board of Governors
Open Letter to York University Board of Governors from eight major employee and student groups Dear Board members, We are writing to you in response to the year-end statements by Paul Tsaparis, Chair of the York University Board of Governors, … Continue reading
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Call for Nominations: YUFA Equity Officer (1 of 2)
Dear Members: Nominations are now being accepted for the position of Equity Officer (1 of 2 positions). The term of office begins June 1, 2021 and ends May 31, 2023. Read more about the position here. Candidates for election as Officers of the Association shall submit written statements of their … Continue reading
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January 29th Declared as “National Day of Remembrance” of the Quebec City Mosque Attack
On January 28, the federal government recognized January 29th as a “National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.” The day after the 2017 Quebec City Mosque Massacre, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard told Quebec’s Muslims, “We are … Continue reading
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Forum Invitation: Dealing with the Impact of COVID-19 on Work: Reflections & Experiences. Moving Towards Installing Support
YUFA’s Race and Equity Caucus (REC) cordially invites members to a forum dedicated to the impact of COVID-19 on work. The forum is taking place via zoom on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 2-4pm, and features:Professor Angele Alook (School of … Continue reading
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YUFA wins landmark arbitration over loss of Graduate Assistant support
Dear members, Four years after the University cut over 700 annual graduate assistantship positions, an arbitrator has upheld YUFA’s grievance that these cuts represent a sudden and substantial loss of support for full-time faculty and violate important Employer obligations under … Continue reading
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Results of YUFA ratification vote for Chief Steward (1 of 2)
YUFA recently conducted a ratification vote for the position of Chief Steward (one of two positions) on the Executive Committee. The ratification vote took place from Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST to Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:00 … Continue reading
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Technology supports for faculty
Dear colleagues, Faculty Relations recently provided YUFA with the following list of resources for technical support related to the upcoming exam period. If you find these resources inadequate or have issues with any of these resources, please contact the relevant office … Continue reading
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YUFA social media and invitation to workshop
Dear colleagues, We invite you to follow YUFA on social media. We currently have profiles on three platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. In the coming weeks and months, we will be increasing the content we generate on social media and … Continue reading
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YUFA Fall General Membership Meeting
Dear Colleagues: The YUFA Fall General Membership Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 12:00 pm until 2:30 pm. Several important issues will be covered at the meeting including updates on YUFA budget and finances; bargaining; long-term disability and … Continue reading