In January 2009, in the midst of a CUPE strike that closed down the campus, the York Federation of Students was criticized for its support of the strike that brought most of the university classes to a halt.
In January 2009, in the midst of a CUPE strike that closed down the campus, the York Federation of Students was criticized for its support of "fair wages and job security" for the striking union. The strike brought most of the university classes to a halt.