Colleagues, TUFA’s Executive has scheduled a Special General Membership Meeting (GMM) for 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 4th. This meeting is responsive to a request from members on December 5th that we meet early in the new year to discuss the University’s financial position. It also provides an opportunity for our Chief Negotiator to update members … Read More
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Solidarity with Food Service workers
Colleagues, As many of you know, Trent’s food service workers are employed by Compass Group and not the University directly. Their Local, CUPE 3205, has been working to secure a new collective agreement, but yesterday the Peterborough Examiner ran a piece on the breakdown of contract talks with Compass. Members of 3205 will be tabling at the … Read More
Important Updates from TUFA
Dear Colleagues, TUFA officers and staff are preparing for a very full 2025 and will be sending out additional messages in the coming weeks as we open our nomination process, announce dates for multiple general membership meetings this semester, and launch our bargaining consultation process. At the moment, the following matters warrant your attention. 1. TUFA … Read More
JOB AD: TUFA Communications and Engagement Officer
Trent University Faculty Association (TUFA) Communications and Engagement Officer JOB TITLE: Communications and Engagement Officer REPORTS TO: Reports to the President and Executive Committee, under the direction of the Executive Director LOCATION: Primarily Remote** FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Part Time (22.5 hours/week, schedule negotiable) RATE OF PAY: $32.50 to $38.00/hour depending upon experience; competitive benefits DURATION: One … Read More
TUFA Statement on Preventing Scholasticide in Palestine
TUFA Statement on Preventing Scholasticide in Palestine Following discussion and debate at a special meeting of the Association, a majority of those in attendance passed a motion stating that TUFA: In furtherance of these aims, TUFA will:
TUFA’s Spring General Membership Meeting
April 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Bata Library room 411 Colleagues, Copied below is the call for our GMM this Wednesday. Please find the following documents sent by email to the membership on Monday April 15th at 2:07pm : Business items TUFA Financials Presentation TUFA’s Executive Committee is pleased to announce that our … Read More
Durham Campus Drop-in Social
Re: Durham Campus Drop-in Social March 19th (2:30 to 4:30 pm) Hoping to see you all at the Durham Social. Drop-in to say hello, mingle, and enjoy some refreshments. When: March 19th from 2:30 to 4:30pm Where: DRA A105 (Original Building) TUFA is hosting a drop-in social with refreshments provided for members on the Durham campus. TUFA’s President and other officers will be on hand to chat and answer … Read More
Updates and upcoming events
Dear Colleagues, Please note the following: 1. Durham Campus Drop-in Social – March 19th (2:30 to 4:30 pm) TUFA is arranging a drop-in social with refreshments provided for members on the Durham campus. TUFA’s President and other officers will be on hand to chat and answer questions about the Association, TUFA’s advocacy activities, and sector-wide developments. We … Read More
Executive Committee – Call for Nominations
Dear Members, TUFA’s 2023/24 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 Thursday, April 11th. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Association on or before the 26th of … Read More
TUFA Updates, calls, and events
Dear Colleagues, Please note the following: 1. ReFrame Film Festival, January 25 through February 4. Peterborough’s ReFrame Film Festival starts tomorrow night with films being screened through the weekend, and the virtual festival running for a week thereafter (January 29 – February 4th). Festival passes are available online or you can purchase tickets for specific shows. TUFA is … Read More