February 12, 2017
YUFA and other members of the York Cross-Campus Alliance have released a new six-minute video in support of food service workers on campus. Represented by UNITE HERE Local 75, food service workers staged a one-day strike last week and continue to bargain for decent wages, good working conditions, and respect and dignity at...
February 03, 2017
A hand-painted banner of the Muslim Workers' Network and the Fight for $15 & Fairness campaign that reads, "In our schools, communities, workplaces: No Islamophobia, white supremacy, exclusion, deportations. Yes to dignity for all, fair wages, respect."At the February meeting of Stewards' Council, members voted unanimously to endorse the National Day...
February 01, 2017
The York administration issued this statement yesterday afternoon. As a result of today’s strike by food service workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 75, the following Aramark food service locations will be closed: Bergeron Centre: Bergeron Market Central Square: Central Square Market, Pizza Pizza, Tim Hortons Centre for Film &...
January 31, 2017
Over 200 food service workers at York University, represented by UNITE HERE Local 75, will lead a one-day strike on Thursday, February 2.As a member group of the York Cross-Campus Alliance, we encourage you to support them. Here's how you can help: Join the picket line with food service workers on Thursday,...
January 29, 2017
An image of candles lit against a dark backdrop during a vigilThe York University Faculty Association (YUFA) condemns the deadly terror attack that took place in Quebec City on Sunday evening, and extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the six men killed. We also extend our...
January 29, 2017
The YUFA Executive Committee has decided to appoint a Bargaining Priorities Subcommittee (BPS) to ensure broad membership input into the process of developing the priorities for the next round of collective bargaining, which is expected to commence in the spring of 2018. The BPS would actively consult with members and...
January 28, 2017
Please scroll down to read full post. A York Cross-Campus Alliance (CCA) poster displaying support for food service workers at YorkOver 200 food service workers at York are currently bargaining a new contract. Their old contract expired in September 2016.The funding that York provides Aramark to manage food services on...
January 09, 2017
The YUFA Executive Committee has decided to appoint a Bargaining Priorities Subcommittee (BPS) to ensure broad membership input into the process of developing the priorities for the next round of collective bargaining, which is expected to commence in the spring of 2018. The BPS would actively consult with members and...
January 09, 2017
An image of a pamphlet of the Cross-Campus Alliance, displaying the logos of all the member groupsThe following joint-statement was issued to the presidential search committee and to the York University Board of Governors on January 10, 2017. It is the second joint-statement about the presidential search that has been...
December 11, 2016
An image of a pen marking an "X" on a ballot paperYUFA conducted an election from Monday, November 28 at 12:00 p.m. to Monday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m. for the 2017-19 YUFA Officers: Chief Steward (1 of 2) and Equity Officer (1 of 2). The vote was a ratification vote because only one...