Collective Agreement now available online
The TFA’s new Collective Agreement has been ratified. It is now available for all members on our website.
New Collective Agreement is now in effect
On October 1st the TFA membership ratified the newly negotiated Collective Agreement. We were just informed that the Employer, the other party to the Collective Agreement, has ratified it as well. This means the new Collective Agreement is now in effect!
TFA’s response to the Benotto Report
The Benotto report and its recommendations overstep the stated mandate of the external review and offer recommendations that would, if implemented, undermine academic freedom, union autonomy, and our collective agreement.
Save the Date: TFA Ratification Meeting – September 17, 2:00pm
The TFA’s Negotiating Committee reached a tentative agreement with the Administration on June 30, 2026. We want to inform members that the ratification vote will be held on Thursday, September 17th, from 2pm to 4pm at POD250. A synopsis of the tentative agreement and a statement from the negotiating committee will be sent out to…
Recent settlement upholds TFA’s right to vigorously defend our membership
The TFA has reached a settlement in regards to a grievance and a related unfair labour practice the TFA filed against the University Administration. The settlement pertains to the restrictions the Administration placed on one of our Labour Relations Officers (LRO). These restrictions impeded on their ability to participate in meetings with the University.
TFA Summer Party – May 4th!
The TFA Services Committee is hosting its Summer Party on Monday May 4, 2026 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. The event will be held in the Thomas Lounge at Oakham House immediately following the TFA General Membership Meeting.
TFA Drop-in: Thursday, April 23rd, 1pm – 3pm
The next TFA drop-in is Thursday, April 23rd, 1pm – 3pm. We encourage members to take a moment to have a coffee with us, ask a question about your working conditions or about the TFA, and meet some of the executive members and staff. Come for five minutes or stay for the entire time, we would appreciate you dropping by. Light refreshments will be provided.
Remembering Ian Sakinofsky
A TFA celebration of life for Ian Sakinofsky, a long-time TFA Executive member, was held on February 9th. We thank everyone who was able to attend and celebrate Ian and a special thanks to all the speakers. To honour Ian’s extraordinary contributions to the TFA, the broader TMU community, and beyond, we are collecting memories…
TFA’s negotiating mandate unanimously approved
We are happy to inform you that the TFA’s negotiating mandate presented by the Negotiating Committee was unanimously adopted.
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.
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.