January 19, 2026
In their first round of bargaining following the imposed contract that resulted from Laurentian University’s declaration of insolvency in 2021, members of the Laurentian University Faculty Association are on strike as of Monday, January 19. Despite a last-minute attempt at mediation over the past weekend, they were unable to make...
January 19, 2026
Professor Arthur Hilliker, who died on January 9, was president of YUFA from 2003 to 2014 and again from 2020 to 2024. He also held other positions at YUFA during the past quarter century. He was recruited to York University to serve as Chair of the Department of Biology in...
January 19, 2026
The YUFA bargaining team continued bargaining in good faith with CUPE 1281 staff members until late today (January 19). We hope to reach an agreement soon.
January 15, 2026
Several York employees, including YUFA members, have suffered serious falls on icy campus pathways in recent days. Please be careful, and avoid areas and situations that are not safe. We have the right to refuse unsafe work. If you have concerns about potential hazards, or if you fall and are...
January 15, 2026
We are sad to share the news of Arthur Hilliker’s sudden death on January 9 after a brief illness. Arthur served as President of YUFA from 2003-2014 and from 2020-2024. He also served as Recording Secretary from 2001-2003 and from 2018-2020 – in all, an unsurpassed service record as a...
January 15, 2026
Following a promising all-day mediated session on January 14, the parties continue to negotiate. Another session with the mediator is scheduled for Monday, January 19. Please stay tuned.
January 12, 2026
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is pleased to continue offering online courses to member associations without charge: Organizing School 101 (January 19 – February 9, 2026) Collective Bargaining (February 23 – 27, 2026) Course descriptions, schedules and registration links can be found below. ORGANIZING SCHOOL 101 (January 19...
January 12, 2026
Laurentian University faculty are approaching a strike deadline on January 19. The government’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) Exit Loan deal has the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) negotiating with one hand tied behind its back—blocking movement on the issues that matter most: a fair path to a secure pension...
January 12, 2026
The York University Staff Association (YUSA) is asking faculty to stand in solidarity with YUSA Unit 2 administrative workers, many of whom are working in highly precarious conditions at York. Key issues: No paid sick days, no benefits, no job security Lowest pay bands, with many positions starting just above...
January 12, 2026
YUFA’s CUPE 1281 staff members have agreed to share their full bargaining proposal on January 13 and meet with the YUFA bargaining team on Wednesday, January 14, with support from a mediator. This is a positive step toward resolving the staff strike and reaching a negotiated settlement.