Below are the names and descriptions of the various joint and YUFA committees which will have vacancies beginning June 1, 2025. For each committee, the number of vacancies is indicated along with any course release associated with service.

 

Unless otherwise indicated, all terms of service are for two (2) years, beginning on June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2027. Appointments to committees are approved by the Executive Committee and ratified by Stewards’ Council.

 

If you wish to be considered for any of the positions available, kindly submit a written statement describing your reasons for wanting to serve, any relevant experience and any education or training. The deadline to submit your written statement is Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Statements should be submitted to [email protected].

 

The YUFA Benefits Subcommittee is responsible to review and oversee members’ benefits as detailed in the Collective Agreement and the YUFA members’ benefit plan and to serve as the YUFA caucus of the Joint Benefits Subcommittee in article 7.06 of the collective agreement.

 

The subcommittee shall participate in overseeing the Association’s policies and practices relating to members’ benefits and shall also participate as the YUFA caucus of the Subcommittee. Apart from being responsible for regular communications and consultations about benefits issues with the employer, the Subcommittee shall review and recommend to the YUFA Executive any appropriate changes or issues associated with members’ benefit plans. The Subcommittee will meet at least once every three (3) months with the Employer and more frequently as a caucus if circumstances require or to prepare for meetings with the Employer. The co-chair of the Subcommittee will be responsible for reporting to the YUFA Executive at least once each term or more often as required.

 

The Joint Committee shall establish a Financial Information Subcommittee to serve as the channel for the passing of data and analyses of the financial operations of the University between the parties. The Subcommittee shall meet at least once every six (6) weeks during the Autumn/Winter session and shall submit a summary report of its activities to the JCOAA once annually, between 1 February and 31 March. The Association shall receive all financial information given to Senate APPC and its subcommittees.

 

The mandate of this subcommittee is to ensure that units conform to the Article 12.21 criteria for selecting candidates and to ensure that units actively seek out and give fair consideration in their selection processes to candidates designated in the affirmative action provisions of the Collective Agreement. The subcommittee approves academic unit affirmative action plans to ensure that established policies are implemented. Any substantive revision to a unit’s plan must be submitted to the Joint Committee on Affirmative Action for approval. The JCAA is additionally responsible for:

 

 

The meeting schedule is determined by the Joint Subcommittee but members are required to commit to a regular two-hour time each week in case meetings are needed. Most meetings occur during the hiring period, between January and the early summer.

 

 

YUFA is seeking applications from members who wish to be considered for the positions of YUFA Co-Chair of the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) (1 position), and as YUFA Side- persons (2 positions) as described in Article 9 of the Collective Agreement.

 

DRC YUFA Co-Chair: Applicants must have familiarity with the Collective Agreement in general and the grievance process in particular, as outlined in Article 9. Experience with arbitration and mediation are definite assets. Only a member who agrees to set aside a scheduled three-hour block of time twice a month shall be appointed as DRC Co-Chair. The appointee receives a 0.5 FCE course release during the term of appointment. Service to YUFA by its members is included within the definition of “service to the University” for purposes of assessing workload and evaluating performance. The appointment is for a one-year term beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2026. The DRC Co-Chair will be excluded from the bargaining unit during their term of office.

 

DRC Side-persons: Applicants should have familiarity with the Collective Agreement in general and the grievance process in particular, as outlined in Article 9. Only members who agree to set aside a scheduled three-hour block of time twice a month shall be appointed to the DRC. Each appointee receives a 0.5 FCE course release during the term of appointment. Service to YUFA by its members is included within the definition of “service to the University” for purposes of assessing workload and evaluating performance. Up to two (2) members shall be appointed by YUFA Executive, ratified by Stewards’ Council, for a one-year term beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2026.

 

 

YUFA is seeking (5) members to populate Joint Health and Safety Committees in the following precincts: 1) AMPD; 2) Central Square/Stedman/Curtis Lecture Halls/Accolade West; 3) Engineering; 4) University Libraries; 5) Osgoode Hall; and 6) LA&PS. JHSCs are now precinct-based rather than union-based which means that YUFA has representatives on 12 different multi-union JHSCs across campus. The terms of office for the JHSCs below are coming to an end on May 31, 2024 so we are seeking nominations for only those committees. Candidates may only apply for a location in which they work (normally where their office or lab is housed). If your office is not located in the precinct to which you’re applying, please advise how you are connected to the specific area represented by the JHSC.

 

JHSC certification training will be offered for appointed members. Appointments to the JHSC carry a 0.25 FCE course release per year of service.

 

 

The YUFA Pension committee is responsible for reviewing, researching and overseeing matters related to the pensions of members and to serve as the union-side caucus of the joint committee established under Article 14.01 (d) of the York University/YUFA Collective agreement and to help prepare YUFA for any negotiations with the employer on matters related to pensions and retirement provisions.

 

The YUFA Executive may also designate members of the pension committee to consult with other members of the York University Pension Plan through bodies such as the York University Pension Group (YUPG). The pension committee will meet at least once a term, and more frequently as circumstances require.

 

 

The Equity Subcommittee exists to assist the Equity Officers to facilitate, advance, and advocate for the reduction and removal of inequities at York University, with regard to issues such as hiring, tenure and promotion, salaries, and retirement. These include inequities on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity, religion, political belief, language, culture, ancestry, place of origin (birth place), colour, citizenship, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual preference, marital status, family status, number of dependents, or belief or membership in associations, and other forms of discrimination.

 

Specifically the Equity Subcommittee’s responsibilities shall include assisting the Equity Officers in: drafting contract proposals on equity issues; analysing the current Collective Agreement for biases and anomalies; ensuring more diverse representation in YUFA and on joint committees; facilitating, in consultation with the Grievance Subcommittee, the resolution of grievances that deal with equity issues at both the individual and policy levels; ensuring that equity issues are addressed within YUFA; working to educate YUFA members and others at York on equity issues; fostering discussion and understanding within YUFA and at York on equity questions and how they may be addressed. The Equity Officers shall report to the Executive Committee the Subcommittee’s progress on these responsibilities.

 

In constituting the Equity Subcommittee, the goal is to ensure breadth of representation and expertise. The subcommittee consists of the 2 YUFA Equity Officers; the chairs of the recognized caucuses (Disability; Race Equity; Queer; Indigenous) and 3 members appointed by the Executive Committee, preferably one of whom is from Glendon (By-Law #3a). Nominees are asked to provide a brief statement to the Executive prior to appointment concerning their expertise and background in equity issues and particular interest in serving.

 

 

YUFA is seeking a nomination to fill one vacancy on the York University Retired Faculty and Librarian Benefit Trust Fund. Trustees are responsible for administering the Fund for the purpose of providing such Benefits, as may be appropriate in accordance with the Benefit Plan adopted from time to time by the Trustees and approved by YUFA after consultation with ARFL.

 

 

The JSCEEI discusses issues with respect to the requirements of the Federal Contractors Program and the University’s Policies and Programs relating to Employment Equity and Inclusivity. The Subcommittee also oversee any University-wide equity and inclusivity audits of full-time faculty and librarians/archivists as agreed upon by the Parties and may make recommendations to address any identified concerns on the basis of the outcome of any such audits. The Subcommittee shall meet at least once every six (6) weeks during the Fall/Winter session and shall submit a summary report of its activities to the JCOAA once annually by June 30th.