YUFA is inviting all interested members to consider submitting nominations for Executive Officers of the Association for the term beginning June 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2028.
As per the YUFA Constitution, the Executive Officers are members of YUFA Executive Committee that is responsible for administering the affairs and activities of the Association, developing its policies and programs, and carrying out the decisions of the Stewards' Council and General Membership Meetings between meetings of those bodies.
As in previous years, the timeline for nominations and voting is as follows:
- Monday, December 1, 2025: nominations open at 10:00 am
- Monday, December 15, 2025: nominations close at 10:00 am
- Tuesday, December 16, 2023: written statements from nominated candidates are due by 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025: voting begins at 10:00 am
- Friday, January 2, 2026: voting ends at 10:00 am
During the two weeks that nominations can be submitted (December 1 to December 15), candidates’ names will be posted on the YUFA website on the “Get Involved” page as they are received. Candidates’ statements will be posted to the YUFA website and distributed via YUFA-M on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Eligible voters will receive instructions via email starting at 10:00 am on December 17, 2025. The platform used to conduct the electronic vote is Simply Voting.
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 are brief descriptions, and the associated teaching release, for each elected position:
President
Responsible for the conduct of all YUFA’s affairs; chairs meetings; sits ex officio on YUFA committees and the Joint Committee on the Administration of the Agreement; initiates and co-ordinates the priorities and work plan of Officers, committees, and staff; acts as primary Association representative. Shall normally have served on Executive for one year in the last five. Shall receive full teaching release.
Vice President Internal
Assists the President in ensuring YUFA’s internal operations are running smoothly and in accordance with the Constitution and By-laws; recruits members to contribute to the Association; chairs YUFA’s staff relations committee; member of Executive and Stewards’ Council; develops and carries out priorities and projects as part of the work plan. Shall receive 1.5 full course equivalents of teaching release.
Vice President External
Liaises with campus unions, student organizations, OCUFA, CAUT, NUCAUT, and other labour and education groups; tracks external affairs pertinent to members’ interests and co-ordinates involvement in associated actions; member of Executive and Stewards’ Council; develops and carries out priorities and projects as part of the work plan. Shall receive 1.5 course equivalents of teaching release.
Chief Stewards (1 of 2 positions is open for the term 2026-2028)
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.
Communications Officer
Solicits and edits contributions to YUFA publications, including website and bargaining priorities questionnaire; determines and implements the communications implications of the work plan; develops and carries out projects as part of the work plan; member of Executive and Stewards’ Council. Shall receive 1.5 course equivalents of teaching release.
Equity Officers (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.
Treasurer
Prepares the annual budget and financial reports; reports regularly on the state of the Association’s finances; authorizes expenditures and investments; oversees the books; arranges for audits; member of Executive and Stewards’ Council. Shall receive 1.0 course equivalent of teaching release.
Questions:
Any questions regarding the nomination and election process should be directed to the Returning Officer at [email protected]. Questions about the elected offices in YUFA can be directed to any of the current Executive Officers.