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.
TFA drop-in: Thursday, November 20, 12:30pm
The next TFA drop-in is Thursday, November 20, from 12:30pm – 2:30pm. 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.
Collective bargaining and dispute resolution
On April 23rd, the Professional Affairs Committee of the TFA hosted a panel discussion on collective bargaining and dispute resolution. This session was an opportunity to learn more about collective bargaining and dispute resolution approaches, the history of the TFA’s approach to collective bargaining, and how other unions in the post-secondary sector approach this question.
2025 Supplement to the CAUT Advisory on Travel to the United States
Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encountering difficulties crossing the border, CAUT has issued a supplement to its 2019 and 2005 travel advisory. This Supplemental Advisory addresses recent developments at the U.S. border, as well as legislative and judicial developments in Canada.
Lunch and Learn: What you need to know about Human Rights Services
Over the span of their careers many TFA members will experience a process conducted by HRS – whether as a witness, complainant, or respondent. This session will provide members with the information they need to know about engaging with HRS and provide an opportunity to ask questions.
Video: Addressing Genocide in Palestine: What Responsibilities do Universities Have?
A webinar addressing genocide in Palestine was held on April 23, 2024. Below is a link to the video of the webinar. Click To View: Addressing Genocide in Palestine: What Responsibilities do Universities Have?
Join us for TFA membership drop-ins
This semester the TFA will be hosting three membership drop-ins at our office. Have questions about the TFA? Want to get involved in the TFA? Come by our office to meet the new TFA executives and new staff members and talk about the TFA. Light refreshments will be provided. When: Where: TFA office, Kerr Hall…
Health and Safety Checklist for University Re-opening
Health and Safety Checklist for University Re-opening If a University Administration wishes to schedule significant in-person activities while COVID-19 remains a public health concern, a number of conditions must be met before staff and students can have confidence that their campus is safe enough for in-person teaching, learning, and other work. The following is a…
The Terrorist Attack on a Muslim Family in London, Ontario
The X*FA Executive is outraged by the act of terror in London Ontario where a family was murdered as part of a racist Islamaphobic attack. We send our support to X*FA members and all other members of the X University community who are suffering as a result of this horrible act. We see this act as a direct…
Anti-Asian Discrimination
Dear Colleagues, Motion passed by the Executive on April 27 2021: The RFA strongly condemns the rise in Anti-Asian harassment and activities, and we encourage any member experiencing Anti-Asian or any form of discrimination or harassment, to contact Lila Pine, the Chair of the RFA Equity Committee (lpine@ryerson.ca). Regards, RFA Executive
RFA Motion Regarding Transparent Reporting Of COVID On Campus
On October 6, 2020 the RFA Executive passed the following motion, and conveyed it to the office of the Vice Provost Faculty Affairs, and the co-chairs of Ryerson’s Joint Health and Safety Committee on the same day. To date (April 2021), the RFA request has not been met. “Be it resolved that the Executive of the…