June 05, 2023
Members who have been, and are currently, on irrevocable reduced load (IRL) should be aware of a recently uncovered problem with long-term disability (LTD) deductions negatively impacting some members on IRL. Members on IRL are supposed to have LTD deductions taken off their IRL-level pay equal to the relevant LTD deduction rate...
June 05, 2023
A Report prepared by the YUFA Subcommittee on Governance May 2023 The YUDC plays a key role in decision-making about York University real estate matters, capital projects and campus expansion. It “owns and operates” York Lanes, a Keele campus centre that includes restaurants and shops, but also York University-related offices....
June 05, 2023
YUFA members and their dependents have insurance if faced with a medical emergency when travelling outside of the province where they live, and outside of Canada. This insurance is for acute illness or accidental injury that requires immediate, medically necessary treatment prescribed by a doctor. Dependents are your spouse, and...
May 24, 2023
Nominations are still being accepted for the position of YUFA Chief Steward (1 of 2 positions). The term of office for this position begins June 1, 2023, and ends on May 31, 2025. Read more about the position here. This is a very rewarding position of great importance to YUFA, piloting complaints, grievances and...
May 12, 2023
The YUFA Constitution mandates that there be two (2) Stewards' Council representatives elected from the Council to sit on the YUFA Executive Committee. If you wish to self-nominate or nominate someone, please reply to this email, and provide a written statement outlining your interest and experience as a member of...
May 05, 2023
The RACE Equity Caucus invites you to a REC forum that focuses on a critical engagement with DEDI training workshops – especially that of unconscious bias. Such workshops have been subject to much discussion. Some view these as effective tools to further equity. Others point to limitations since they are...
May 03, 2023
YUFA is seeking applications from members who wish to be considered for the positions on various joint and YUFA committees which will have vacancies beginning June 1, 2023. For each committee, the number of vacancies is indicated along with any course release associated with service. Unless otherwise indicated, all terms...
May 03, 2023
Doug Ford's government passed Bill 124 in 2019. The law capped wage increases for most public sector employees, including university faculty, at one per cent annually for three years. The legislation impacted YUFA during the last round of bargaining resulting in the 2021-2024 collective agreement limiting compensation to 1% per...
April 24, 2023
This is a reminder that the Transgender Fund is currently accepting applications for the 2022-23 Year, with a deadline of next Friday, April 28 (end of day), 2023. The Transgender Fund is an entitlement for YUFA members to support trans health services. It was gained during bargaining in 2015-16 and currently appears as...
April 21, 2023
YUFA members have been receiving a reprieve from paying a long-term disability (LTD) premium deduction on their net salary for the period of May 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. As a result, YUFA members did not see a deduction for LTD premiums on their monthly pay notice over this...