YUSA wants to ensure that when staff and students return to campus that everyone is safe and protected. We don’t want to see anyone contract COVID-19 at York University. We’ve created this infographic with key points that we feel will promote a safe transition for everyone.
The York University Staff Association (YUSAPUY) was founded in 1970 as an association and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020, and its 45th anniversary as a certified union. The documentary film, “YUSAPUY: A Union Where Everyone Matters,” looks at the history, struggles and achievements of the predominately female union, its past and present leaders, […]
In 1990, Parliament passed the Workers Mourning Day Act to recognize April 28th as the day to remember workers killed or injured on the job. Over 1,000 Canadians lose their lives at work every year. On this day, the labour movement honours those whose lives have been forever changed by a workplace incident. The motto […]
Download Full Membership Survey Results Earlier this year, the Executive Board of YusApuY developed a comprehensive membership survey to get a sense of how the membership feels about current practices and to ensure that our practices are in keeping with what the membership wants to see enacted going forward. While it’s been customary to survey […]
By Angela Nwabuogu Throughout history, the road to social progress has been paved with collective action! Everyday people united with a joint purpose – to advance the “common good”. Advancement requires movement. Groups strive for positive change: for justice, equality, humane work hours, fair wages, and freedom to form and function as labour groups and, […]
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 – […]
Download October 2019 Report (PDF)
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, […]