Members of the York University Faculty Association ratified their new three-year collective agreement in August. They made significant gains, thanks to the hard work of the bargaining team, empowered by a strong strike mandate from members. On compensation, members received an across-the-board salary increase of 3.1% in the first year, which also applies to […]
In July this year, Arbitrator Kaplan delivered his interest arbitration award for the Toronto Metropolitan Association Faculty Association’s (TFA) 2023-2026 collective agreement. The monetary elements of the award include across-the-board increases of 3.5% in year one, and 3.0% in years two and three, to apply retroactively within sixty days to active and former members. There […]
Members of the York University Faculty Association ratified their new three-year collective agreement in August. They made significant gains, thanks to the hard work of the bargaining team, empowered by a strong strike mandate from members. On compensation, members received an across-the-board salary increase of 3.1% in the first year, which also applies to […]
November 8, 2024, TORONTO – OCUFA’s Advocacy Day, bringing Ontario MPPs into conversation with faculty and academic librarians, opened with a breakfast event where all four political parties– Conservatives, NDP, Liberals, and Green Party – spoke about the importance and value of Ontario’s world-class public universities. In Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn’s remarks, […]
The third annual Awards of Distinction ceremony was held at the iconic Westin Harbour Castle overlooking the lake. Approximately 100 guests – including faculty members; university leaders and administrators; law firm allies; friends in the labour movement – gathered to celebrate and honour members of the university community who exemplify the best in teaching, librarianship, […]
Bargaining Stronger Together conference, held in September in Toronto, was a big success. The two-day event brought together the OCUFA Executive and Collective Bargaining Committee, as well as association presidents and other members who support bargaining, to discuss recommended priorities and standards and how to achieve them. The conference opened with a panel on decolonization, […]
Limited Term, Full-Time Position (Policy Level A)Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025 Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the successful candidate for Communication Lead plays a key role in enhancing OCUFA’s public image and communications efficacy. This position is essential for crafting clear, compelling messages that promote the OCUFA’s goals, values, and initiatives. Collaborating […]
September 19, 2024, TORONTO – The federal government’s recent announcement on additional international student caps further stresses the financial crisis faced by the university sector. “The cap will certainly negatively impact universities, but the question we need to ask is, why are universities so reliant on international students in the first place?” says Jenny Ahn, […]
For back to school, CBC published this article: It’s a new school year. Here’s what some are saying about the value of getting a degree | CBC News And Ian Hanomansing had this podcast: Is a university degree still worth it? Cross Country Checkup with Ian Hanomansing | Live Radio | CBC Listen This is OCUFA’s response: As the voice of more than 18,000 faculty, academic librarians and academic professionals, we at OCUFA are the first to agree that yes, university has […]
In July, Arbitrator William Kaplan delivered his interest arbitration award for the Toronto Metropolitan University Faculty Association’s (TFA) 2023-2026 collective agreement. The monetary elements of the award include Across-The-Board (ATB) increases of 3.5% in year one, 3.0% in year two, and 3.0% in year three, to apply retroactively within sixty days to current and former […]