TUFA Newsletter Quick Mentions: President’s Message Dear TUFA Members, Bargaining is officially underway, and you will find details about activities to date in the Bargaining section of the newsletter below. You—the membership—have put together a strong, clear bargaining mandate and the bargaining team has been hard at work. So, let’s keep the pressure on! We … Read More
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TUFA Newsletter June 13, 2025
TUFA Newsletter Quick Mentions: Bargaining Update TUFA Heads to the Table in June We are preparing to begin formal negotiations with the employer later this month. TUFA’s bargaining team has been hard at work analyzing member priorities, reviewing current language, and developing our bargaining mandate.We remain committed to transparency and will keep members informed as … Read More
TUFA Newsletter May 23, 2025
TUFA News Reminder: If you did not already complete it, please check your inbox for the microsurvey that we sent out Thursday, May 22. Each survey should take only a few minutes and will help to inform the Bargaining Team’s strategy at the table. President’s Message Dear TUFA members, I’m very happy to serve once … 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
TUFA Divests from Scotiabank
The Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA), representing 325 professors and professional librarians at Trent University, is divesting over half a million dollars from Scotiabank due to the bank’s financial ties to Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer. This decision follows a motion passed in June 2024 and reflects our Association’s commitment to ethical investment and … 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
Travel to the U.S. – CAUT Advisory and University Coordination
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has issued a 2025 supplement to its travel advisory, urging academic staff to travel to the United States only when essential. This update reflects recent border incidents and legal developments. CAUT encourages particular caution for individuals who: In addition to the CAUT advisory, TUFA would like to remind … 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
The Importance of Voting in the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election
The Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA) is deeply committed to the advancement of higher education in Ontario. The upcoming provincial election presents a pivotal opportunity to influence the future of post-secondary education in our province. By exercising our right to vote, we can advocate for policies that support the sustainability and growth of our institutions. … Read More