Colleagues, Your bargaining team is pleased to announce that negotiations with the Employer concluded this morning, and a tentative agreement has been reached. Information about next steps in TUFA’s ratification process along with further details about the agreement will be shared as soon as possible. In solidarity from your bargaining team, Sue Wurtele (TSE), Byron … Read More
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Solidarity Matters
Colleagues, TUFA’s Bargaining Team returns to the table this morning, but the Union’s solidarity work is always running in the background. . . . 1. Victory at Dalhousie Last week, the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) announced a tentative agreement with the University administration after nearly a month on the picket line. The strike at Dalhousie began … Read More
Negotiations Council and Equity Committee calls, Labour Day activities, new faculty manual
Colleagues, I hope this message finds everyone well at the start of a new academic cycle. Negotiations with the Employer resumed this past week following a summer hiatus and we will circulate an update in the coming days. Meantime, there are a few time-sensitive matters warranting your attention. TUFA’s Negotiations Council helps the Executive Committee … Read More
Welcome to TUFA!
Dear New Members, Welcome to Trent University and to the Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA)! Whether you’re joining us in Peterborough or at our Durham campus, we’re so pleased to have you as part of our academic community. For those who are new to us, TUFA has been the certified bargaining agent for full-time faculty … Read More
Call for Special GMM to set the Bargaining Mandate
Colleagues, As previously announced, TUFA will be holding two meetings toward the end of May to finalize our bargaining mandate for the upcoming round of negotiations with the employer. The first of these meetings is scheduled for May 26th over Zoom and will be an informal opportunity for members to discuss the proposed mandate in advance of … Read More
Celebrating Excellence in Teaching & Research at Trent University
On April 30, 2025, members of the Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA) were proud to celebrate the achievements of our colleagues at the fifth annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence in Teaching & Research, held in the Student Centre. Hosted by the Trent Teaching Commons and the Office of Research & Innovation, this event honoured the … Read More
2025/26 TUFA Executive Committee
Dear Colleagues, With thanks to our Nominating and Elections Committee (Moira Howes, Chair; Bruce Cater; Marina Morgenshtern; Ellen Olsen-Lynch; Robin Quantick), TUFA’s 2025/26 Executive Committee has been finalized. The four members standing for elected positions have been acclaimed (per Article VII.2 of the TUFA Constitution), and the Nominating and Elections Committee’s recommendations for appointed positions were … Read More
General Meeting call – April 8th (10:30 am to 12:30 pm)
Colleagues, TUFA’s Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM) has been scheduled for April 8th (10:30 am to 12:30 pm). We have reserved Bata Library, Room 103 (film Theatre) for members attending in-person. Members participating remotely can do so by using the Zoom link sent to you by email. Please note that we have invited the President … Read More
Executive Committee – Call for Nominations
Dear Members, TUFA’s 2024/25 Nominating and Elections Committee is pleased to open nominations for elected positions on the Executive Committee in accordance with Article VIII of TUFA’s Constitution. Contested positions will be decided by election with a mailing date of Monday, April 14th. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Secretary (c/o the TUFA Office) on … Read More
Special General Meeting call – February 4th
Colleagues, TUFA’s Executive has scheduled a Special General Membership Meeting (GMM) for 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 4th. This meeting is responsive to a request from members on December 5th that we meet early in the new year to discuss the University’s financial position. It also provides an opportunity for our Chief Negotiator to update members … Read More