The TFA
The Toronto Metropolitan Faculty Association is the certified bargaining unit for tenure-track faculty, limited term faculty, librarians, and counsellors at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Latest Updates
Equity committee statement of solidarity with people of Iran
The Equity Committee of the TFA expresses our support and solidarity with the people of Iran and our members who are impacted by the violations committed by the government of Iran, violations which we unequivocally condemn. Amnesty International recently called on the international community to act urgently to end any further massacres of protesters in Iran.…
A celebration of life for Ian Sakinofsky – February 9th
As you know Ian Sakinofsky, a long-time TFA Executive member, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Monday, December 22nd, 2025. Ian’s loss has been felt deeply by many in the TMU community and beyond. To honour Ian’s extraordinary contributions to the TFA and to the broader TMU community, the TFA is hosting a celebration of life.…
TFA’s 2025 Season/Holiday Party: Peace and Harmony
TFA members, are are invited to the TFA’s 2025 Season/Holiday Party: Peace and Harmony on Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:00-10:00pm at Oakham House. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5:00-6:00pm. The buffet dinner will be served from 6:00-8:00pm, with dessert available from 6:45pm onwards. All TFA members are invited along with their spouse/partner.