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TUFA’s President writes Minister Ross Romano to convey TUFA support for our colleagues at Laurentian University and its federated partners. Access our letter here.

Colleagues, I am writing to provide you with an initial update on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives put in motion by Appendix W of the collective agreement.  The joint sub-committee struck to advance these issues has been meeting regularly since July of last year.  The members of the task force are: Sue Wurtele (co-Chair) … Read More

Dear Colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to two upcoming events and two new resources: 1. Anti-Racism Workshop – Tuesday April 6th (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) This free workshop organized by CUPE 3908 and co-sponsored by TUFA is designed to inspire and guide participating members on ways to incorporate the fight against racism and … Read More

Dear Colleagues, Please see below for a number of updates of potential interest: 1. Conversion of TUFA Pension Plan to University Pension Plan (UPP) Last month the UPP Joint Sponsors announced that they had reached agreement in principle with Trent University to convert the Contributory Pension Plan for TUFA Employees of Trent University to the University … Read More

Dear Members, The 2020/21 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.  Any contested positions will be decided by election with a mailing date of Friday, March 26th. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Association on or before … Read More

Dear Colleagues, Last week, a group of Canadian faculty members posted a proposal to hold a Scholar Strike in solidarity with those fighting to advance racial justice across North America. Both our national and provincial affiliates (see OCUFA statement, here) have echoed and amplified this call to action. Here is the opening paragraph from the … Read More

Greetings Colleagues, Silence can be deceiving – TUFA and our affiliates have been working hard these past few months to ensure that the faculty voice inform institutional responses to the COVID crisis. At this point, we would like to hear from our members directly and to that end will be arranging a series of townhall … Read More

Dear Colleagues, We hope this message finds everyone healthy and well. TUFA has remained in close contact with the Employer throughout this extraordinary period of adjustment and wishes to commend our colleagues in the Administration for their thoughtful efforts to protect Trent students, personnel, and the broader community from the COVID-19 virus. Our role in … Read More

Dear Colleagues, We have CANCELLED our Spring General Membership Meeting (GMM)