At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month – Remembrance Day – people around the world will observe a moment of silence, in honour and respect for the value of life, in the difficulties of conflict and war. At this time, on November 11th, 2019, we stand together, to honour and […]
Download Full Results Results for the 2020 YusApuY Elections are listed here. We would like to thank all candidates who participated in the 2020 YusApuY Elections! Congratulations to the newly elected officials Results – YUSA President (one to be elected) ∙ Sandra Bell – 263 ∙ Sonny Day – 463 ∙ Paula Gowdie Rose – […]
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Today, October 17, 2019, is the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It’s an international observance, but YusApuY acknowledges the role that poverty plays at local and national levels to limit the physical, social and psychological development of children, their families and communities. Our union works towards improving the social participation, quality of […]
The Retirees Luncheon was held on Thursday, June 6 and once again, we had over 100 of our retirees respond to attend the event. The Glendon BBQ was held outside on Wednesday June 11, and the Keele BBQ was held for the first time over three days – June 17, 18, and 19. Once again, […]
The York University Staff Association (YUSAPUY) was founded in 1970 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020. The documentary, “YUSAPUY: A Union Where Everyone Matters,” looks at the history, struggles and achievements of the predominately female union, its past and present leaders, and current social and political issues relevant to its membership. The film […]
Hi YUSA Members, We’ve been doing a lot in the union office and I wanted to let you know a bit about what we’ve been up to so far this year. Grievances We’ve been filing a lot of grievances! At this date last year we had filed 18 grievances. This year we have already filed […]
May 1st is May Day! On this day, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of workers, worldwide. For this reason, it is also called International Worker’s Day. Labour conditions that we take for granted, like an eight-hour workday, were achieved through the immense courage of past union activists, who worked tirelessly to secure just and […]
On April 28, 2019, join YUSAPUY and fellow Canadian workers in observing the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. On this day, we remember and honour the thousands of workers who have died, been injured or acquired an illness, while performing their work duties. Everyday, employees take for granted […]
Dear YUSAPUY members, On Thursday, March 28th, 2019, join us in celebrating our YUSAPUY spirit, on Red & White Day! Show your enthusiasm, by participating in a photo contest! For a chance to win a prize of $100 CDN, email your photos in JPEG format to yusapuy@yusapuy.ca. On Red & White Day, show your YUSAPUY […]