April 20, 2021
The Transgender Fund is an entitlement for YUFA members to support trans health services. It was gained during bargaining in 2015-16 and currently appears as Article 26.11 in the 2018-21 Collective Agreement. In the last round of bargaining, the Fund was increased from $30,000 to $40,000 per annum. Any remaining...
February 01, 2021
On January 28, the federal government recognized January 29 as a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. The day after the 2017 Quebec City Mosque Massacre, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard told Quebec's Muslims: "We are with you. You are at home. And you are welcome...
January 20, 2021
The York University Faculty Association (YUFA) is the union representing 1,500 faculty, librarians and archivists, and post-doctoral visitors at York University. We are seeking to fill two vacancies for the position of Executive Associate/Staff Representative in an active union office located on York’s Keele campus. One position is a permanent...
January 18, 2021
YUFA's Race Equity Caucus (REC) cordially invites members to a forum dedicated to the impact of COVID-19 on work.
Dealing with the impact of COVID-19 on work: Reflections & experiences. Moving towards installing support.
January 11, 2021
Four years after the University cut over 700 annual graduate assistantship positions, an arbitrator has upheld YUFA’s grievance that these cuts represent a sudden and substantial loss of support for full-time faculty and violate important Employer obligations under the Collective Agreement.
December 09, 2020
YUFA recently conducted a ratification vote for the position of Chief Steward (one of two positions) on the Executive Committee. The ratification vote took place from Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST to Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
November 20, 2020
Dear colleagues: The YUFA Fall General Membership Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. Several important issues will be covered at the meeting, including updates on YUFA budget and finances; bargaining; long-term disability (LTD); and reports from YUFA Officers.
November 18, 2020
We invite you to follow YUFA on social media. We currently have profiles on three platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. In the coming weeks and months, we will be increasing the content we generate on social media and look forward to engaging members and allies who have active profiles. We plan to...
November 12, 2020
Nominations are now being accepted for the positions of Chief Steward (1 of 2 positions) and Equity Officer (1 of 2 positions). The terms of office begin June 1, 2021 and end May 31, 2023. Read more about the positions here.