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Dear Colleagues,  We are aware that TUFA members may be struggling to keep up with the evolving guidance and protocols in advance of the return to in-person teaching later this week. The Employer has posted a comprehensive FAQ, here. Any member who has not already done so should register their vaccination status as soon as possible (i.e. tonight if you … Read More

Dear Colleagues, We are relieved that Trent has announced a vaccine mandate and that the policy that we expect to see adopted will be among the best in the province. For one thing, Trent will be requiring proof of vaccination rather than attestation and regular testing in the absence of that proof. Our conversation at Joint … Read More

Dear Colleagues, We write this morning to express our frustration with the lack of decisive action on the part of Trent’s administration with regard to our call for a vaccine policy. Virtually every other university in Ontario acted prior to yesterday’s provincial announcement to adopt vaccination requirements in light of the evolving Covid-19 pandemic. Although … Read More

Dear Colleagues, On behalf of TUFA’s Executive Committee and staff, we welcome you to Trent University and hope that your time here exceeds your expectations.  TUFA is your union and advocate for all matters relating to member employment at Trent and we encourage you to visit our website when you have few moments.  Certainly, it would be good … Read More

Dear Colleagues, On Friday, TUFA contacted the local Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, to let her know that our members have called for a required vaccination policy at Trent. We also thanked her for her leadership and for the work she has done with Trent to provide vaccine clinics, wastewater testing, and management … Read More

TUFA members look forward to the safe resumption of in-person instruction and a return to other on-campus activities this Fall. We recognize our responsibility as educators to ensure that this is done safely and with respect for the communities in which we work. Given that we are still in a pandemic, and that we are … Read More

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