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See the Letter in PDF here To President Lenton, Dated: March 17, 2020 Re: Open Letter about York Apartments/Residence We are writing to address an immediate issue that is the reason for distress for several students who are campus residents at York University. Referring to the email copied below (our highlights), we do not understand why […]

The Senate Executive has made a number of decisions in the past week with regard to course completion and exams. Beginning on Monday, March 16 all York University classes will move to online formats. No classes will be held in-person. In addition, all in-person exams for the Winter term are cancelled during the formal winter exam […]

Following the announcement that the provincial government has cancelled all public schools across the province until April 5, the YUGSA Executive Committee has moved to indefinitely close our office as of Monday, March 16. The province’s announcement comes in the wake of the World Health Organization decision to classify the Coronavirus, COVID-19, as a pandemic. Our […]

The York University Graduate Students’ Association (YUGSA) is deeply disturbed by the actions of the University of Windsor’s administration– specifically Danieli Arbex, Ryan Flannagan, Charlene Roe, and Douglas Kneale in the ongoing discriminatory treatment of Jordan Afolabi, as well as the institutional failures to address current and past instances of anti-black racism on the UWindsor […]

Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)  Employment Type: Contract (Termed), Non-Unionized. Please note: This job is required only if there is a contested election. Hours & Duration of Contract: March 14 to March 25, 2020; up to a maximum of 40 hours total. Salary & Benefits: $15.00 per hour. Application Submission & Deadline: The YUGSA is an equal […]

Do you use GO Transit and the TTC? The provincial government is ending the $1.50 discount double fare for GO and TTC trips. This means your commute could get $780 more expensive per year starting April 1, 2020, unless your MPP speaks out now.  This change will affect thousands of York students, staff and faculty. […]