YUFA is inviting all interested members to consider submitting nominations for select Executive Officer positions in the Association for the term beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2027. 

The timeline for nominations and voting is as follows:

• Tuesday, November 26, 2024: nominations open beginning at 10:00 am
• Tuesday, December 10, 2024: nominations close at 10:00 am
• Wednesday, December 11, 2024: written statements from nominated candidates are due at 12:00 pm
• Thursday, December 12, 2024: voting begins at 10:00 am
• Wednesday, January 8, 2025:  voting ends at 10:00 am

During the two weeks that nominations can be submitted (November 26 to December 10), candidate names will be posted on the YUFA Get Involved webpage as they are received. Candidate statements will be posted to the YUFA webpage and distributed via YUFA-M on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

The platform used to conduct the electronic vote is Simply Voting.  YUFA members who cannot access Simply Voting or require a non-electronic means of casting their ballots should contact the Returning Officer to request accommodation at [email protected].

Written Statements:

All nominations must be accompanied by a written statement outlining your interest in the position.  You may include any experience or skills relevant to the position.

Below is a brief description and compensation for each available position:

Chief Stewards (1 of 2 positions)

Handle complaints and grievances; assist Stewards in advising members on their rights; member of Executive; develop and carry out priorities and projects as part of the work plan.  Each Chief Steward shall receive full teaching release.
 
Equity Officers (1 of 2 positions)

Facilitate and advocate for the reduction and removal of inequities within YUFA and York, assisted by the Equity Subcommittee; chair Equity Subcommittee; develop and carry out projects and priorities as part of the work plan; member of Executive and Stewards’ Council. Each Equity Officer shall receive 1.0 course equivalent of teaching release.
 
Recording Secretary

Takes and prepares the minutes of Executive Committee (minimum twelve per annum), General Meetings (minimum two per annum), and meetings of Stewards’ Council (minimum eight per annum). Shall receive 1.0 course  equivalent of teaching release.

JCOAA Co-Chair

The Co-Chair is appointed by the Executive Committee for a two-year term that runs off-cycle with the term of the majority of Executive. Co-chairs all meetings with the Employer regarding the administration of the collective agreement and long-range planning at the University, representing the will of and reporting to the Executive Committee. Officer is a voting member of Executive and submits a work plan and work progress report each year. Shall receive 1.5 full course equivalents of teaching release.

This vacancy will be filled by an appointment of the Executive Committee, per Article 7.2 (a) of the YUFA Constitution and is then subject to ratification as per Article 1.5 of the YUFA Bylaws.

Questions:

Any questions regarding the nomination and election process should be directed to the Returning Officer at [email protected]. Any questions about the various elected offices in YUFA should be directed to any current Executive Officer or you can visit the YUFA webpage for more information here.