The YUFA Executive Committee is pleased to report that, during Monday’s well attended General Membership Meeting (GMM), a solid majority voted to back the Executive’s decision to consider holding a strike mandate vote, should one become necessary. The motion reads … Continue reading
YUFA President Art Redding reports on two important developments in bargaining: YUFA has applied for a conciliator and the Executive Committee will bring to the GMM on September 17 a motion on a possible strike mandate vote. “We believe that … Continue reading
In this round of bargaining, the York University administration (hereafter “the Employer”) is seeking radical changes in our compensation, working conditions, and academic freedom. At the same time, outside of bargaining, the Employer is actively seeking to roll back our … Continue reading
Dear members, This is to notify you that the Executive Committee has given notice of a motion to be discussed at the upcoming General Membership Meeting (GMM) on September 17. Details of the motion, including our reasons for bringing it and what … Continue reading
Dear members, We are writing to let you know that YUFA has applied for conciliation in bargaining. This is an important step, as we aim to expedite negotiations and obtain a strong Collective Agreement. YUFA’s Collective Agreement with York University … Continue reading
Art Redding, president of YUFA, welcomes members back to campus for the Fall 2018 semester, and provides an important update on the current round of bargaining between YUFA and the Employer: “[W]e’re disappointed to report that the Employer has so far been … Continue reading
Save the date! On September 17, YUFA will hold a General Membership Meeting (GMM) on the current round of bargaining to negotiate a new Collective Agreement. All YUFA members are encouraged to attend. The GMM is your chance to get … Continue reading
The Bargaining Team met with the Employer on three dates in August. In total, the YUFA Bargaining Team has met with the Employer sixteen times. Agreement has been reached on the following: housekeeping matters revisions to Appendix Q on harassment, providing … Continue reading
The Bargaining Team met with the Employer on five dates in July. In the lingo of bargaining, the University is referred to as the “Employer,” a term that describes the University’s legal position in relation to YUFA members as employees. … Continue reading
YUFA and the Employer have met six times over the last three weeks. The YUFA Bargaining Team has now presented all six areas of our proposals in detail: Equity, Compensation & Benefits, Working Conditions, Retiree Benefits, Faculty Complement, and Governance … Continue reading