June 08, 2017
YUFA needs to recommend two members to be appointed to York University's Pension Board of Trustees. The final appointment must be approved by the Board of Governors. The responsibility of the Board of Trustees is to oversee the investments in the York University Pension Plan. The Board meets approximately four times...
June 06, 2017
An image of the word "Pension" in newsprintThe York University Pension Plan has a "portability" option (Section 7.05) that allows retiring members to elect to transfer the "commuted value" of their pension out of the plan as a lump sum as an alternative to receiving a retirement pension. Two years...
June 03, 2017
The sign that appears outside YUFA's office in York LanesDear colleagues,As you know, in the last round of bargaining YUFA negotiated a "research release" program to ensure that faculty members in the professorial stream who could demonstrate that they are active in research would be able to receive a 0.5...
May 22, 2017
Over the last few years, YUFA became aware in a number of cases that Deans were refusing to allow units to short-list candidates with a terminal degree from York University and, in some instances, refusing to appoint candidates with a terminal degree from York University--despite the fact that the candidates...
May 08, 2017
YUFA will conduct an electronic poll on the potential renewal of the term of Dean Shawn Brixey in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD).The poll will begin on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. and end on Friday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m.All YUFA members in AMPD who are eligible...
April 26, 2017
YUFA conducted an electronic ballot from April 19 to 26, 2017 on the 2017-18 YUFA budget.The vote was conducted in accordance with Article 3.5 of the YUFA Constitution, which states:"The annual budget and fee structure shall be prepared by the Executive Committee and presented to the general membership at the...
April 18, 2017
YUFA will conduct an electronic ballot of all YUFA members to approve the 2017-18 YUFA budget.The vote will begin on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. and end on Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m.All YUFA members who are eligible to vote will receive an email invitation to vote. You may vote by...
April 13, 2017
Dear members,On behalf of the Executive Committee and the YUFA 40th anniversary planning committee, I would like to invite you to this special reception to mark YUFA's 40th anniversary.YUFA's 40th anniversary receptionWednesday, April 193:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Founders Assembly Hall152 Founders CollegeFacebook | MapPlease help us promote the reception by...
April 04, 2017
An image of Vari Hall on a summer day with the caption, "This Is Divestment [from weapons and fossil fuels]"The following open letter was issued by the majority of members, including YUFA members, on the York University Advisory Committee on Responsible Investment (YUACRI). The open letter is a response to...