York University Staff Association (YUSA)

10/29/2026

Apply for the 2026 YUSA Bursary

https://yusapuy.ca/apply-for-the-2026-yusa-bursary/

YUSA will be awarding four (4) – $500 bursaries to qualified dependents of YUSA members

The bursaries have been named in honour of past YUSA members who have advocated and made significant contributions in shaping the YUSA of today. Only one bursary, per family, per year, will be awarded, however, it is permitted to submit applications for all qualified members of your family. Proof of registration for full-time studies in 2026 will be required before the bursary will be issued. Open to dependents of all current members, in good standing with YUSA.

Applications are Due December 4, 2026. Apply on the YUSA website at the link above. Please Like and Share online.

10/29/2026

Digital Relationality: Indigenous Languages, Knowledges, and Technology

https://yusapuy.ca/digital-relationality-indigenous-languages-knowledges-and-technology/

Please join us for Digital Relationality: Indigenous Languages, Knowledges, and Technology, the first talk in our 2026–2027 Virtual Speaker Series. This event will feature presentations by Dr. Michael Sherbert and Dr. Dean Ray, exploring the relationship between artificial intelligence, Indigenous futures, and Indigenous language revitalization.

Thursday, October 29, 2026. 2:30 to 4:30 ET. York Lanes, Room 353B.

Please RSVP at the link above. Please Like and Share online.

10/21/2026

10/15/2026

Sign Online Petition to Protect Workers and the Right to Strike

https://yusapuy.ca/sign-the-ccu-online-petition-to-protect-workers-and-the-right-to-strike/

The Federal Government’s Bill C-39 proposes alarming changes to Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. If passed, it would grant the Minister of Labour unprecedented, broad powers to unilaterally end legal strikes, enforce interim contract extensions, and impose binding arbitration based on broad criteria like “economic impact” or “social disruption.”

We, the undersigned, call on workers, union members, and supporters across Canada to stand together and demand the immediate removal of proposed restrictions on the right to strike in Bill C-39.

Sign the petition now at the link above. Please Like and Share widely online.

CUPE 3903 York University Faculty Association

09/30/2026

https://yusapuy.ca/reflecting-learning-and-taking-action-on-the-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/

On September 30th, the York University Staff Association (YUSA) stands in solemn reflection and solidarity with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Turtle Island to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

This critical day honours the Survivors of Canada’s residential school system, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities enduring the ongoing intergenerational impacts of colonial violence. As we wear orange, we remember Phyllis Webstad’s story and commit to ensuring that Every Child Matters.

Read the full statement and download and print out the poster on the York University Staff Association (YUSA) website at the link above. Please Like and Share online.



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09/11/2026

Check out the second batch of our photos from the Toronto Labour Day Parade, featuring over 50 members of the York University Staff Association (YUSA), who marched, cheered and proudly displayed out flags and banners. We walked alongside the York University Faculty Association. Please Like and Share widely online.



Confederation of Canadian Unions

09/09/2026

Check out the first batch of our photos from the Toronto Labour Day Parade, featuring over 50 members of the York University Staff Association (YUSA), who marched, cheered and proudly displayed our flags and banners. We walked alongside the York University Faculty Association. Please Like and Share widely online. Happy Labour Day More photos coming soon.

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09/08/2026

Coming soon... All the photos from the 2026 Toronto Labour Day parade, featuring members of the York University Staff Association (YUSA). Here are just a few samples. Stand by for more coming soon...

Confederation of Canadian Unions

09/04/2026

Come march with York University Staff Association (YUSA) at the Toronto Labour Day Parade on Monday, September 7

We will be gathering in SECTION 2 of the parade, located on the south side of Queen St. W. and in the southbound lane of University Ave. The meeting location is easily accessible from Osgoode Station.

Please arrive at our designated gathering spot by 8:45 AM. We will begin moving promptly at the designated 9:30 AM start time. It is important that everyone arrives on time so we have enough time to check in all participants, get organized, and be ready to march when the parade begins.

Please make sure you bring refillable water bottles (perfect time to show off your YUSA YETI mugs). See you there!

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