December 12, 2023
YUFA is calling for major reforms in management and governance at York University following the scathing Ontario Auditor General's Value-for-Money Audit of the university. The Auditor General’s report revealed major deficiencies in financial oversight, planning and accountability that prioritized expensive capital projects and put academic programs at risk. In the past...
December 12, 2023
Today unions at York University, including YUFA, made a counterproposal to the Employer regarding compensation for the past three years (during which time salary increases were limited to 1% due to provincial legislation that has since been found to be unconstitutional). The Employer has offered a single retroactive increase of...
December 08, 2023
At its meeting on December 8, 2023, the YUFA Executive Committee endorsed the report prepared by the YUFA Governance Subcommittee. The report identifies grave deficiencies in representativity, transparency, accessibility, and accountability in regard to the York University Board of Governors. Earlier this week the report released by the Auditor General...
December 08, 2023
The YUFA Executive Committee at its meeting on December 8, 2023, endorsed the statement below that was passed by the Steward’s Council. -- The YUFA Steward’s Council demands the reinstatement of our colleagues – faculty, students, and staff – that York University has unilaterally placed on leave because they have...
December 05, 2023
Nominations for YUFA Officer positions beginning June 1, 2024, and ending May 31, 2026 term (with the exception of the 2023-2025 Chief Steward vacancy) have now closed. Voting will take place from 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 to 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Eligible voters will receive...
November 29, 2023
More than 200 members attended the YUFA General Membership Meeting Agenda on November 21st. The Executive Committee reported on the two offers from the Employer regarding retroactive salary increases now that Bill 124 is no longer in force. Bill 124 limited increases in salary to 1% each year for the...
November 29, 2023
On November 8, 2023, YUFA supported the York Federation of Students in its participation in the National Day of Action. During the Day of Action students at York University and from across Canada called for free education for all; grants not loans; and education justice. Professor Patrick Phillips, Vice President...
November 29, 2023
The York University Psychology Clinic is located on the Keele campus at York U, with some services available virtually. We offer therapy and assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Most services are provided by MA and PhD students in the clinical psychology programs at York U and...
November 29, 2023
YUFA has received the following nominations for Executive Officer positions for the 2024-2026 Elections: President: Arthur Hilliker Treasurer: Paul Evans Vice President External: Patrick Phillips Vice President External: Livy Visano As a reminder, during the two weeks that nominations can be submitted (November 20 to December 4), candidate names will...
November 29, 2023
Frederic (Fred) Weizmann completed his PhD in psychology at Ohio State University in 1966. He joined York University in 1972 where he remained until his retirement in 2005. His research interests were in the historical and theoretical foundations of developmental psychology and child development. He was a dedicated supporter of...