Dear TUFA members, I hope this summer update finds you well. I had my second Covid-19 vaccination last week and feel relieved and more hopeful. I look forward to our general membership meeting late fall and the December social, hopefully in person or perhaps with some blend of in-person and the virtual. TUFA will investigate … Read More
News
Important changes to your terms of employment
Dear Colleagues, We are writing to update you on a number of important items. 1. Salary Parity Adjustment The Union and the Employer haveconfirmed that this year’s salary parity adjustment for members continuing at Trent in 2021/22 will be 0.83%. Consequently, the value of all steps on the salary scale will increase by 0.83% effective … Read More
Important changes to LTA terms of employment
Dear Colleagues, We are writing to update you on a number of important items. 1. Salary Parity Adjustment The Union and the Employer haveconfirmed that this year’s salary parity adjustment for members continuing at Trent in 2021/22 will be 0.83%. Consequently, the value of all steps on the salary scale will increase by 0.83% effective … Read More
Message from TUFA President
Hello TUFA members! I’m delighted to step officially into my role as TUFA president, and look forward to meeting those of you who I have not yet met – hopefully in person and sooner rather than later. As many of you know, I have several years of experience working in administration, both as the chair … Read More
2021/22 TUFA Executive Committee
Dear Colleagues, As a result of the work of TUFA’s Nominating and Elections Committee, our Executive Committee has been finalized for the coming year. Thanks are owed to departing Executive Committee members Fergal O’Hagan, Leslie Kerr, and Brenda Smith-Chant for their service to the Association. Thanks also to the Nominating and Elections Committee (Jocelyn Williams, … Read More
Organizing regional actions in support of Laurentian U
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.
EDI update and data-gathering activities
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
Upcoming Anti-racism workshop. continued GMM, and new resources
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
Laurentian University Faculty Association
http://www.trentfaculty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Laurentian-University-Faculty-Association-thanks-TUFA-for-its-support-and-Solidarity..pdf
Upcoming events and activities
Dear Colleagues, There are several matters of possible interest as we approach the end of the week: 1. Trent’s United Way campaign Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this year’s campaign. TUFA’s $5,000 matching grant – combined with some new Leadership donations – have put us within $4,700 of our $150,000 target! The campaign ends … Read More