How is YUFA structured?
YUFA is governed by its members, who meet at least twice a year in General Meetings, including the Annual General Meeting at which the new year’s budget is approved and Officers report on their recent activities. Administrative and leadership functions fall to the Executive Committee, comprised of the ten elected Officers, the past President, two reps from the Stewards’ Council, a rep from the Association of Retired Faculty & Librarians, and the union’s professional staff. Stewards Council is comprised of representatives of departments, Faculties, and four caucuses (DisAbility, First Nations, Queer, and Race Equity), plus Executive Officers. This Council reviews the Executive Committees work plan and progress, ratifies appointments made by Executive, approves negotiating positions to be taken to the membership for ratification, and is a forum for discussion. The Executive Committee is assisted by various subcommittees, most importantly, the Equity and Grievance committees and the colle
