Dear Colleagues,

The CUPE 3903 strike has caused stress and confusion for members, as well as for other members of the campus community.

Please treat colleagues, students, staff, CUPE 3903 members and others with patience and understanding. 

YUFA has negotiated a range of health and wellness benefits for members. Please consider these in order to safeguard your wellbeing during these trying times.

If you have concerns or questions, please write to YUFA at [email protected] or call 416-736-5236.

Items and suggestions for the next YUFA Newsletter are appreciated. Please send these along to Thomas Klassen, the YUFA Communications Officer, by March 22, 2024.

YUFA will be sending out a survey on communications in the coming weeks. Please watch for an email from [email protected]. Members who complete the survey will have an opportunity to enter their name for a draw to win one of two York University Bookstore $50 gift certificates .

In this issue:

1. YUFA extends support to CUPE 3903
2. YUFA self-serve teaching load and sabbatical information 
3. Confusion over hiring rules for Canadian and international candidates?
4. YUFA mourns the passing of Professor Emerita Pat Rogers 
5. Recent YUFA-M messages

• Feb 28: YUFA responds to Provost’s February 27th letter
• Feb 27: YUFA guidance on Senate Policy
• Feb 26: Employer inserts banners in eClass course pages
• Feb 26: Statement on the cancellation of classes by individual faculty
• Feb 26: Support CUPE 3903 rally on Monday, Feb 26 @ 11am
• Feb 23: Resolution for Employer LTD premium deduction errors
• Feb 16: Potential strike by CUPE 3903
• Feb 14: Uploading grades to eClass
• Feb 12: Bill 124 again found unconstitutional

1. Upcoming events 

• Mar 1: Stewards Council Meeting
• Mar 15: Third town hall on Glendon restructuring

1. Further Reading 

• Air Quality at York University - Thank you to Professor James Andrew Smith