August 06, 2025
Negotiations continue between YUFA and the union (CUPE 1281, YUFA sub-unit) that represents the 8 YUFA staff members. After 4 days of bargaining, the parties have exchanged and discussed proposal packages, and agreed on 14 revisions to the Collective Agreement. Three additional days of negotiation are scheduled in August. We...
August 06, 2025
There is a vacant position for a YUFA representative on the York Community Safety Council . The Terms of Reference are available online. The Council is looking for someone who: Has credibility within the university community and a clear understanding of the Council’s role Is skilled in navigating complex conversations with care and clarity...
August 06, 2025
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has shared resources for member associations who face program closures or suspensions. Find them here and here.
August 06, 2025
A new Arms Embargo Now report on Canadian arms shipments to Israel has just been released. A sign-on letter to contact MPs is available here.
August 06, 2025
YUFA is developing a statement protesting the Israeli military’s treatment of US Labour Activist Chris Smalls, a member of the most recent Freedom Flotilla to Gaza.
See https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-condemns-israeli-forces-for-singling-out-beating-only-black-man-on-hijacked-gaza-aid-flotilla/.
June 27, 2025
York University Faculty Association (YUFA) Statement on the Resignation of York University President Rhonda Lenton - June 26, 2025 President Rhonda Lenton's resignation caps years of tumult and mismanagement which interfered with the excellent daily work and commitment to the university demonstrated by York’s faculty, librarians and archivists, staff, and students....
June 27, 2025
Professor Sheila Embleton, who served as YUFA Chief Steward for 12 years, has been appointed the Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of Algoma University effective July 1, 2025. YUFA extends congratulations and best wishes to Professor Embleton in taking up the position.
June 27, 2025
YUFA will once again be marching in the Toronto and York District Labour Council's Annual Labour Day Parade, this year on Monday September 1, 2025.The parade sets off in the morning from Queen and University in downtown Toronto, and ends at the CNE. Please mark your calendars, plan to join your...
June 27, 2025
YUFA members are invited to sign the Petition to save programs at Algoma University in regard to programs that have been “paused” at Algoma University. Since the Spring 2025 semester, admission to five programs at Algoma was abruptly suspended Geography, History, Music, Sociology, and Visual Art. Halting these degree programs will adversely...