YUFA supports new contract: What we won, what we learned, and what we need to do
Over 1200 YUFA members have voted Yes in an overwhelming majority to ratify the Bargaining Team’s tentative agreement with the Employer.
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YUFA members ratify the tentative agreement!
The results of the ratification votes are now in, and YUFA is pleased to announce that the tentative agreement is ratified. The results of the vote are as follows:
Yes votes: 1212
No votes: 126
Number of ballots cast: 1343 (including five abstentions)
YUFA is hiring 2 full-time Executive Associates/Staff Representatives!
The York University Faculty Association (YUFA) is the union representing 1600 faculty, librarians/archivists, and post-doctoral visitors at York University. We are seeking to fill two full-time vacancies for the position of Executive Associate/Staff Representative in an active union office located on York's Keele campus. One position is a permanent appointment...
Tentative Agreement Reached!
YUFA is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached* and the YUFA Executive has unanimously voted to send it for ratification by members. Exceptionally long bargaining sessions with a mediator, combined with the members’ strong support for the strike mandate vote, resulted in our Bargaining Team’s success...
Strike Pay, Sabbatical, and Strike Protocols
In response to YUFA’s letter to negotiate a Strike Protocol, York University Vice President McAuley has posted a communication detailing the University’s position, dated 15 March 2022.
Bargaining Bulletin #10: Where's the money going?
The Employer continues to not adequately address YUFA proposals that would make much needed improvements to the working conditions of York faculty. It has been exceptionally difficult for our Bargaining Team, which continues to work tirelessly to find agreement with the Employer on reasonable policy proposals. These proposals, widely supported...
Bargaining Bulletin #9: News update on bargaining
Our Bargaining Team continues to work with the mediator to achieve a fair and equitable contract that recognizes the very considerable efforts made by our members to serve our students and the university during challenging times.
Reminder Strike Action 101 Workshops (tonight & March 18) and Picket Captain Training (March 17)
A reminder of the two Strike-prep workshops being held this week:
Bargaining Bulletin #8: Thinking out loud
Dear Colleagues. As YUFA prepares for a possible strike commencing March 24, the comms team have compiled a list of questions that you might have.
Bargaining Bulletin #7: Mediation continues, strike preparations move into full gear
Mediation continued over the weekend thanks to our Bargaining Team’s determination to negotiate a fair contract. YUFA’s two strong mandate votes and member mobilizations are getting the attention of our administration whose BT moved on some items.