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.
January 08, 2026
The 2026 Maclean’s University rankings show a concerning trend for Ontario universities when it comes to the ratio of students to faculty in all categories – primarily undergraduate, comprehensive, and medical doctoral. In the medical doctoral category, for example, the University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, Queen’s University, and McMaster University...
January 08, 2026
Topics discussed included the accreditation process for the new School of Medicine, updates to the Sharp budget model (a new pilot project costing shared services is expected in 2026-27), maintenance of campus buildings, program suspensions and revisions, the many collegial consultation demands related to restructuring plans, course cancellations, the University...
January 08, 2026
Congratulations to the following colleagues, who have been ratified and elected for positions on the YUFA Executive for the term from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028. Amanda Glasbeek - President Ena Dua - Vice President Internal Sarah Rotz - Vice President External Nancy Sangiuliano - Chief Steward ...
January 08, 2026
YUFA is seeking interested members to sit on the Ontario Federation of Labour Equity Standing Committees and Advisory Committees. Each committee meets 2 to 3 times per year. This is an opportunity to meet and show solidarity with other workers, share your expertise and perspectives, and learn about union initiatives...
December 30, 2025
On the afternoon of December 24, YUFA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with York University to implement, at last, the 2025 Equal Pay Exercise. By April, 126 YUFA colleagues will finally receive equity-based pay adjustments as outlined in Appendix L of the YUFA Collective Agreement. They will also in due...
December 30, 2025
On December 29, several members of the YUFA bargaining team met with several CUPE 2181 staff members for a discussion toward bringing the staff strike to an end. The process for scheduling January bargaining dates is underway.
December 08, 2025
Members are being asked to submit their curriculum vitae using a new Microsoft form which includes a number of ancillary questions. While we are expected to submit updated CVs to our Deans annually by May 1, and PTR salary increments may be withheld from colleagues who fail to do so...
December 05, 2025
YUFA’s bargaining team met on Wednesday, December 4 for a day of bargaining with CUPE 1281, assisted by a conciliator. YUFA tabled the existing 1281 Collective Agreement for renewal, including several updates which were agreed and signed off by both parties during bargaining sessions last June, July, and August. CUPE...