YorkU, faculty union reach tentative agreement

York University and the York University Faculty Association (YUFA) have reached a tentative agreement, which will avert an upcoming strike if ratified. According to YUFA–which represents 1,700 faculty members, librarians, and archivists–the new collective agreement would extend through to April 2027. The agreement includes wage increases for the next three years and addresses faculty concerns regarding class sizes and department restructuring. Other key provisions include enhanced benefits for members and retirees, along with greater control for members over academic decisions. YUFA members will vote on the agreement in the coming days.