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
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Letter from Acting President:
Colleagues, Our recent discussions regarding the state of University finances and enrollment makes the upcoming provincial election one that is timely and important to the future of our collective working conditions. Underfunding, precarity, and the marketization of higher education over decades of austerity politics in Ontario have brought us to the crisis moment the University … Read More
Executive Committee – Call for Nominations
Dear Members, TUFA’s 2024/25 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. Contested positions will be decided by election with a mailing date of Monday, April 14th. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Secretary (c/o the TUFA Office) on … Read More
Special General Meeting call – February 4th
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
ReFrame Film Festival begins tonight
Colleagues, TUFA is a long-time supporter of ReFrame, Peterborough’s annual Social & Environmental Justice Documentary Film Festival, which opens tonight and continues through Sunday with in-person screenings downtown at Showplace and Market Hall. The Festival will then continue for another week with a significant subset of the film offerings being made available virtually to hybrid pass … Read More
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
TUFA End of Term Socials Dec 4th and 5th
Colleagues, TUFA’s Executive is delighted to invite members to our end-of-semester Socials on Symons and Durham campuses. The Durham social will be in the Atrium and the Peterborough social at the Ceilie in Champlain College and is amply provisioned with health-free nibbles, craft beers, mocktails and other spirit-lifting refreshments for your enjoyment. Plus, TUFA is … Read More
General Meeting call – December 5th (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm) – LEC 201 or Zoom
Subject: General Meeting call – December 5th (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm) – LEC 201 or Zoom Colleagues, TUFA’s Fall General Membership Meeting (GMM) has been scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm on Thursday, December 5th. There are a number of important issues that the Executive Committee would like to flag as being of particular interest … Read More
Help Trent Raise $120,000 for Peterborough & Durham
Greetings Colleagues, Trent’s annual United Way campaign has an enormous impact on our local community. In fact, TUFA members and other Trent employees account for about 10% of the United Way’s campaign in Peterborough while making significant contributions in Durham as well. Stable funding allows the United Way’s many Partner Agencies to provide an array of services … Read More