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
News
TUFA calls on Trent University to adopt Covid-19 vaccine mandate
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
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
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
Information session on PEER REVIEW PROCESSES
To: All Faculty Members Please join us for an open information session on PEER REVIEW EVALUATION PROCESSES. The session, jointly sponsored by TUFA and the University, will focus on the review processes for Personnel Decisions related to Tenure, Permanency, Reappointment and Promotion. The session will be of interest to all who are involved in peer … Read More
Pension Plan Update
This message is sent on behalf of Steven Pillar, VP Finance & Administration, and is intended for all Trent University Faculty Association members who are actively employed and participants in The Contributory Pension Plan for TUFA Employees of Trent University. Dear Colleagues, The Trent University Faculty Association Collective Agreement is set to expire on June … Read More
Bargaining Consultation Announcement
Thanks to everyone who attended Wednesday’s General Membership meeting. Attached is a schedule of consultations with our Chief Negotiator and other members of the Executive Committee. Please feel free to participate in as many of these consultations as are relevant to your circumstances. We expect these conversations to range widely, from benefits to workload and … Read More
Negotiations Council
Negotiations Council In preparation for the upcoming round of collective bargaining, TUFA’s Executive Committee is convening the Negotiations Council to serve as a sounding board on the array of issues facing us. In the coming months, we will need to balance our negotiation priorities with respect to the things we can affect (pension migration, TUFA … Read More