February 12, 2024
On February 12, 2024, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, released its decision on Bill 124 – legislation that capped wages for unionized public sector employees, including YUFA members, at 1% per year for three years. The court in a majority ruling upheld the lower court decision that the legislation...
February 01, 2024
Last year, due to the settlement of a 2021 grievance, retired YUFA members saw significant improvements to health and dental benefits. This was after considerable obstruction from the employer. One of these new benefits is an annual Health Spending Account (HSA). This is an individual account with a fixed dollar...
January 31, 2024
On December 11, 2023, all unions on campus sent a proposal to the employer in regard to the past three years when due to Bill 124 (now no longer in force) wages were limited to a one percent (1%) increase each year. The salary of YUFA members has increased only...
January 22, 2024
(Ottawa – January 17, 2024) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) says the federal government’s new research security restrictions raise concerns about academic freedom and international scientific collaboration.
January 18, 2024
Thank you to members to making YUFA a strong voice for 1,650 faculty, librarians and archivists, and post-doctoral visitors at York University. YUFA is the most effective when members participate and act with solidarity. Please consider becoming involved in YUFA committees and activities. Please also consider attending collegial fora such...
January 18, 2024
Following a well attended town hall in early January, YUFA is holding a second town hall scheduled for February 1st at 11:30am-1pm as requested by Glendon members to continue discussion about next steps in light of the Employer's continued restructuring efforts. At this town hall, YUFA members at Glendon can...
January 18, 2024
1. Call for Nominations for CAUT Standing Committees Nominations can be made by filling out the Standing Committee Nomination Form. The deadline for nominations is February 1, 2024. CAUT is committed to equity and encourages nominations from: Aboriginal peoples; women; racialized academic staff; academic staff with disabilities; and lesbian, gay,...
January 18, 2024
YUFA extends warm wishes to all members as the Winter term begins. YUFA thanks all members who voted in the YUFA Officer Election in December. YUFA is grateful to the members who ran for office. The results of the election are available on the YUFA website here. The current collective...
January 18, 2024
YUFA continues to work together with other unions on campus on shared priority issues, including health and safety, relations with the Employer, and collective bargaining. YUFA, along with other unions, is disappointed that the Employer continues to contend that there is little money for unionized employee compensation, especially retroactive pay...
December 20, 2023
Below are the results of the election for YUFA Officers for the term June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2026 term (with the exception of the 2023-2025 Chief Steward vacancy). Candidates' names in boldface indicate persons elected and ratified. YUFA extends its sincere appreciation to all those members who ran...