February 14, 2023
We are happy to announce that Prof. Livy Visano has been nominated as YUFA Equity officer for a term starting immediately upon ratification and ending on May 31, 2024 (statement can be read here). As per YUFA's constitution and bylaws, a ratification vote will be held starting this Thursday, February...
February 08, 2023
In 2021 YUFA settled a grievance regarding the pension indexation program negotiated in the 2018 round of collective bargaining. In settling the grievance, the employer agreed to more than double its contribution to the annual base funding for retiree health and dental benefits from $1.3 million to $2.8 million. On...
January 30, 2023
YUFA denounces the violence that riders of public transit in the greater Toronto region face. The recent reports of such violence are particularly disconcerting especially the attack that occurred at the York University subway station where a passenger was shot at with a BB gun.The president of YUFA will be...
January 30, 2023
On January 23, 2023, the Executive Committee of YUFA met for 90 minutes with Rhonda Lenton, President of York University, to discuss matters of mutual interest and of concern to the university. Also at the meeting was Lisa Philipps, Provost and Vice-President Academic, along with other senior administrators. This is...
January 27, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Professor Minoo Derayeh’s position as YUFA Equity Officer has been extended and ratified for a term ending May 31, 2025.Congratulations Professor Derayeh!
January 27, 2023
Nominations are still being accepted for the positions of YUFA Chief Steward (1 of 2 positions) and Equity Officer (1 of 2 positions). The term of office for each position begins June 1, 2023, and ends on May 31, 2024 for Equity Officer, and May 31, 2025 for Chief Steward. Please note the Equity...
December 07, 2022
It is with bittersweet pleasure that YUFA announces the departure of our dedicated and tireless Chief Steward of 12 years, Dr. Sheila Embleton. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Embleton in her new role as the interim President of Laurentian University, effective January 1, 2023. Sheila has played...
December 07, 2022
The year that is ending has been eventful. In the Spring, YUFA members rallied in extraordinary fashion to ensure that a new collective agreement was reached (for the years 2021-24). In the Fall, members again came together to pressure the Ford government to repeal the use of the notwithstanding clause...
December 07, 2022
This semester in Stewards Council, we discussed how to better prepare for our next round of bargaining, how to stand in solidarity with Ontario teachers, how to handle questions around workloads, and so much more. Our next meeting will be January 20th at 10:30am and all YUFA members are welcome!...
December 07, 2022
Please be advised that the YUFA office will be closing down December 21, 2022, and will reopen January 9th, 2023. With an early start to the flu season, a surge of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on the heels of increased COVID-19 infections, and overwhelmed hospitals, YUFA will continue all of...