YUFA extends warm wishes to all members, and additional welcome greetings to new members, for the 2023-2024 academic year.  

YUFA is pleased to share, below, the September issue of the YUFA Newsletter.

After many months of waiting, YUFA has now received a final version of the 2021-2024 Collective Agreement and Tenure & Promotion Documents. The proofs are at the press and printed versions will be mailed out to members shortly. 

In this issue:

1. YUFA seeking information on employer interference in collegial hiring processes

2. YUFA needs your help to expedite tenure & promotion files

3. YUFA members participate in the annual Labour Day parade

4. Links to recent YUFA-M messages 

• July 31: YUFA is increasingly concerned about the loss of salary income experienced by members

• August 9: Survey reveals members’ priorities for next YUFA Collective Agreement

• August 25: YUFA and other unions at York University seek fair compensation

• August 31: YUFA awaits response from president Lenton on renegotiating fair compensation

1. Upcoming Events

• September 15: Stewards’ Council Meeting
  
  

All members are strongly encouraged to contact YUFA to learn about ways to get involved with your union and for assistance on workplace matters. The current Collective Agreement will expire in less than eight months, and YUFA is preparing for the negotiations for a new agreement. 

Items and suggestions for the next Newsletter are appreciated. Please send these along to Thomas Klassen, YUFA Communications Officer.