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YUFA supports the Indigenous Caucus in protesting the dismissal of the AVPII

YUFA Indigenous Council raises concerns about the dismissal of Audrey Rochette, appointed in June 2025 as Assistant Vice-President, Indigenous Initiatives, and seeks to ensure that the next AVPII is a YUFA member, as originally requested.  The change of the position to one outside the bargaining unit was done without the...

In Solidarity with Pride: YUFA's Commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ Equity

On June 28, as the Toronto Pride Parade concluded the Pride Festival Weekend, YUFA reaffirms institutional commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion for all members. June honours both Pride Month and Indigenous peoples and their histories across Canada.

YUFA member Professor Enakshi Dua receives OCUFA Equity and Social Justice Award

The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) has named YUFA member Professor Enakshi Dua (School of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, York University) the 2026 recipient of its Equity and Social Justice Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to advancing equity for professors, academic librarians, and other academic staff...

Sauvons Glendon/Save Glendon!

Les membres sont vivement encouragés à soutenir les efforts de défense de YUFA en signant la pétition et en contribuant à renforcer notre voix collective sur cette question importante. | Members are strongly encouraged to support YUFA’s advocacy efforts by signing the petition and helping strengthen our collective voice on this...

Communiqué de l’Amicale Francophone de York sur l’avenir de Glendon

L’Amicale Francophone de York a publié un communiqué s’opposant à une proposition visant à déménager le Collège Glendon de son campus historique vers Keele et à réduire son statut de faculté autonome. Selon le texte, ces changements affaibliraient la mission bilingue de Glendon et contribueraient à un nouveau recul du...

Grassy Narrows Living History Forum (May 22, Online)

The York community is invited to attend an upcoming Living History Forum on Grassy Narrows [link], hosted as part of the Canadian Society for the History of Medicine (CSHM) virtual conference [link]. The forum will examine the decades‑long health impacts experienced by the Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) resulting from...

CAUT cites YUFA Past President Richard Wellen with its Dedicated Service Award

The Canadian Assn of University Teachers (CAUT) has awarded Richard Wellen its Dedicated Service Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the York University Faculty Association.   Professor Wellen has made an outstanding contribution to collective bargaining both at York University and nationally. In addition to serving as YUFA Treasurer, President, Vice President Internal and other positions over...

Assistance for members with submitting Concur claims

Members who are preparing claims for the reimbursement of expenses have the following options if assistance is required from our Employer: Review the information on how to use Concur and relevant university policies (such as meal rates) HERE. Send an e-mail to the Expense Desk at [email protected] Call the Expense...