September 25, 2025
The York University Athletics and Recreation office is offering two programs in the Fall. Standard First Aid Course (Staff & Faculty Only) Offered exclusively to York University staff and faculty through YULearn. Duration: 2 days (Tuesday & Wednesday) Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Format: In-person, instructor-led training Certification: Lifesaving...
September 25, 2025
More than 10,000 full-time college support workers, members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), have been on strike since September 11 fighting for the future of student supports and public education in Ontario. On Friday, September 19, OPSEU held a solidarity action at their Pond Road Picket Line...
September 25, 2025
In mid-August YUFA colleagues were informed by their Dean/Principal offices of a new policy on Academic Consideration for Missed Course Work that was to be effective as of September 1st. This policy was to be operationalized via an eClass plugin. YUFA members should be aware that the use of eClass...
September 25, 2025
YUFA colleagues are reminded to raise in Faculty Councils that faculty representatives on Senate committees provide service to the university (as part of their jobs as per Articles 11 and 17 of the YUFA Collective Agreement) and represent their Council colleagues. They should have time on Council agendas to report...
September 25, 2025
YUFA is conducting a survey of its members focused on workload, teaching, equity and academic freedom. The survey requires approximately 8-10 minutes to complete. Thank you to the many colleagues who have already completed the survey. Please consider complete the survey before September 25th. The results will help YUFA to...
September 25, 2025
Stagnant provincial funding, a domestic tuition freeze, cuts to international students, and expensive capital projects—the numbers behind the emergency in higher education. Read more HERE. The entire issue of The Local (a non-profit online magazine covering urban health and social issues in Toronto) can be accessed HERE, and the journal’s...
September 25, 2025
YUFA continues with its Wednesday noon drop-in meetings for members. The upcoming Zoom drop-in meetings are:
October 8 - Tenure and Promotion, part 1October 15 - Tenure and Promotion, part 2
All YUFA members are warmly invited. The Zoom link for all Wednesday noon-1 pm drop-in meetings is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89008309431?pwd=bmI4BEkIpo94uR0yCmYWVIGrY41URk.1
September 25, 2025
Dear President Lenton, Professor Philipps, Mr. Di Domenico, Professor Sergio, and other officers and members of the Board of Governors and the Senate, As a coalition of student and worker unions on the York University campuses, the York Cross-Campus Alliance (CCA) calls for a transparent, collegial, democratic, and equitable Presidential...
September 22, 2025
YUFA has been informed that the Equal Pay Analysis (Appendix L) has been conducted by the Employer. We remain focused on ensuring prompt implementation of the results of the exercise.
September 22, 2025
The York University Psychology Clinic is offering a 6-week online program for caregivers of children 18 years and under. The program helps caregivers build on their ability to: Recognize family members unique needs and strengths Help children regulate emotions & behaviours Manage challenging sibling dynamics Support one another in caregiving roles...