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First Aid course (for staff and faculty only) and swim lessons for York community members

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...

YUFA supports college support workers on strike at Ontario’s colleges

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...

Role of faculty representatives on Senate

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...

Survey of YUFA members – final reminder

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...

Ontario’s post-secondary education crisis in five figures

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...

YUFA Wednesday noon drop-in meetings for members, Fall 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

Update on pay equity exercise

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.