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Employer delays prevent YUFA members from accessing research funds

On September 20th, 2021, YUFA won a landmark arbitration over the loss of Graduate Assistant (GA) support. Arbitrator Michelle Flaherty concluded that York University’s decision to unilaterally alter its approach to graduate student funding adversely impacted YUFA members and their ability to carry out their research and work. The arbitrator...

Note on psychological services and Group Benefits improvements

YUFA Executive often gets queries about what psychological services are covered by the Collective Agreement. The new Collective Agreement (effective May 1, 2022) now includes registered psychotherapists, psychoanalysts, and social workers, along with licensed psychologists – up to a maximum of $ 10,000 per benefit year. It is important for...

CERREC Forum: Islamophobia in in the contexts of France and Quebec

The CERREC, Glendon' Race Equity Caucus, had organized a round-table bringing together anti-racist feminist scholars and activists working on Islamophobia in the contexts of France and Quebec.  Date and Time:  The round-table will take place on Friday, May 27, from 1 to 3 pm on Zoom and you may register via...