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We are the Temple Association of University Professionals

Welcome to TAUP!

We negotiate and administer the collective bargaining agreement that covers approximately 2,600 faculty, librarians, and academic professionals at Temple University.
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Welcome to TAUP

We are thousands of academic workers, united to pursue equity, respect, dignity, and job security. We work collectively to make Temple a better place to learn, work, research, and create.
We are united in our mission to solve real-world problems for a better tomorrow.
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About TAUP

The Temple Association of University Professionals represents all faculty, professional librarians and academic professionals in the 13 schools and colleges enrolling undergraduate students at Temple University in Pennsylvania.

Ideals

We uphold the ideals of Opportunity, Quality, and Accountability, stated in the AFT’s First Principles, a Commonsense Agenda for Higher Education.

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Origin

We were established by an overwhelming vote of the faculty and staff in 1972 and certified as the official bargaining agent by the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board in July 1973.
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Rights & Negotiations

Our most recent collective bargaining agreement was ratified in October 2024.



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TAUP Negotiations

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