April 11, 2019
Dear colleagues, The following statement was issued by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) on April 11, 2019, in response to the release of the Ontario government’s budget.Ontario faculty alarmed by proposal to overhaul university funding in provincial budgetTORONTO – Ontario’s faculty are alarmed by the Doug Ford government’s...
April 01, 2019
An image of blank application formsThe Trans Health Fund is a relatively new entitlement for YUFA members to support transgender 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...
March 20, 2019
Dear colleagues,As many of you will know, there is currently a search underway for a new administrative position at York: a Vice-President, Equity, People and Culture. YUFA's Equity Subcommittee, joined now by the Executive Committee, is concerned about the lack of transparency in the search thus far. In late February, YUFA President Art...
March 20, 2019
Dear colleagues, The following statement was issued earlier today by the York Cross-Campus Alliance, which includes the York University Faculty Association.We support our Muslim colleagues, students, co-workers, and friendsThe York Cross-Campus Alliance (CCA) condemns the horrific terror attack that took place at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 15,...
March 06, 2019
Dear colleagues: YUFA will hold a Special General Membership Meeting (SGMM) as follows: Special General Membership MeetingTuesday, March 12, 201910:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Founders Assembly Hall152 Founders CollegeThe SGMM agenda and other meeting materials are available here.Light snacks and lunch will be provided during the SGMM.One of the issues to be discussed is a Memorandum...
February 28, 2019
YUFA conducted an electronic vote on 17 proposed constitutional amendments from Friday, February 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, March 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.In order to pass, the amendments must be ratified by a two-thirds (⅔) majority of voting members via electronic voting.Only constitutional amendment number 17 passed....
February 13, 2019
Dear colleagues,The YUFA Constitution permits amendments to be submitted to the Executive Committee by 50 or more members. In late October 2018, the YUFA Executive received a package of 17 proposed amendments from Prof. Ida Ferrara, signed by 91 members. The proposed amendments would significantly alter the objectives and purpose of YUFA, as well...
February 11, 2019
A close-up of a microphone with a blurry image of a crowded meeting in the backgroundOn February 13, YUFA will hold its Winter General Membership Meeting (GMM): General Membership MeetingWednesday, February 1310:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Founders Assembly Hall152 Founders CollegeThe meeting materials are available below: Agenda Attachment 1 Attachment 2...
January 31, 2019
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January 27, 2019
Dear colleagues,The YUFA Constitution permits amendments to be submitted to the Executive Committee by 50 or more members. In late October 2018, the YUFA Executive received a package of 17 proposed amendments from Prof. Ida Ferrara, signed by 91 members. The proposed amendments would significantly alter the objectives and purpose...