Global Climate Strike Sept. 27

The RFA Executive has endorsed the Global Climate Strike and the Toronto Activities that are scheduled to take place this Friday, September 27th at Queen’s Park. As per the request of the Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) and the Continuing Education Student’s Association of Ryerson (CESAR) we ask that you accommodate student involvement by not penalizing…

Summer Office Hours

The RFA office will be open from Monday to Thursday (closed on Friday) during the summer starting June 14th. Various Office Staff and Executive will be taking their vacations during the summer however we will have enough coverage to assist with issues or answer questions that you may have. You can access the RFA office…

RFA Statement On Murders In New Zealand

The RFA and all its members stand in solidarity with our colleagues around the world in condemning yesterday’s heinous murders at two mosques in New Zealand.  In a free society no-one should ever fear practicing their faith, anywhere.  Our condolences go out to the families of those whose lives were taken.   On behalf of…

RFA statement on murders in Pittsburgh

The Ryerson Faculty Association and its members are outraged and saddened by the recent shootings at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.  We see this act as a direct repercussion of the hateful discourse taking place in many countries, which encourages anti-Semitism, xenophobia, islamophobia, and other racist actions.  Innocent people are now being harmed,…

June 16: Join OCUFA at the Rally for Decent Work

Dear Colleagues, On June 16, the Fight for $15 & Fairness and Ontario Federation of Labour are hosting a rally for decent work. OCUFA is organizing a faculty contingent to join the rally. No matter who wins this provincial election, it is crucial that faculty continue to defend decent work and keep the pressure on…

Ryerson Parent Network

The Ryerson Parent Network connects and supports  Ryerson Faculty and Staff that are parents. Find out more by viewing the website Ryerson Parent Network.  RFA members with children are encouraged to contact them to join the group and to get updates over email from their listserve.

RFA Letter to President of York Re: CUPE 3903 Strike

Rhonda L. Lenton President and Vice Chancellor, York University. Dear Rhonda L. Lenton, We are writing on behalf of Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) to convey our concerns regarding the recent developments at York University. The RFA stands in solidarity with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3903 that was forced to go strike on…

April 17: Solidarity Picket York University

To All RFA Members, Please consider joining us on Tuesday, April 17 for a solidarity action in support of striking lecturers and teaching assistants from CUPE 3903 at York University.  A Ryerson contingent will be meeting at 11am on Tuesday in front of the bookstore on Gould and Victoria.  We will head up to York where…

Ryerson All-Union Coalition Introductory Leaflet

The Ryerson All Union Coalition is a coalition of Ryerson organizations and unions that have come together under the motto of “Solidarity for a Better Ryerson”. Click here to view the Ryerson All Union Coalition’s introductory leaflet

Re: Training Program for Officers of the Toronto Police Service

March 2, 2018   Dr. Marie Bountrogianni Dean, The Chang School of Continuing Education   Dear Dean Bountrogianni: Re: Training Program for Officers of the Toronto Police Service A news article entitled “Toronto police partner with Ryerson University for training program” has recently come to our attention.  The article may be found online at: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/toronto-police-partner-with-ryerson-university-for-training-program-1.3770578…

Letter of Support for Striking OPSEU College Faculty

To The Members of the College Employer Council, The Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) is writing to express its strongest support to the striking OPSEU members. More than 12,000 Ontario public college faculty are on the picket line rather than in their classrooms after the College Employer Council has rejected to negotiate a fair collective agreement…