We will be having an open membership meeting to announce the outcome of the vote on the Tentative Agreement at noon on Friday, when the vote closes. It will take place at the TAUP Office, Ritter Annex 721. We will also be announcing the tally in an email to all those in the bargaining unit. Please let TAUP know if you’re coming here.
Month: December 2019
Unemployment Compensation: Are You (or a Colleague You Care About) Eligible?
Unemployment Compensation is a benefit that we are all taxed for when we are working, and it is one you deserve to use if you are eligible.
If you find yourself in a situation where you suffer a significant drop in pay due to no fault of your own, you may be eligible to receive partial or full unemployment compensation to help you bridge employment gaps.
TAUP offers Unemployment Compensation (UC) workshops that you can participate in either via a video conference, conference call, or in person. These 90 minute workshops are designed to offer an understanding of:
- the overall UC system and how it works
- what makes someone eligible or ineligible to collect
- the process of applying, questions you will be asked and information you will need to have on hand
- what you need to do to maintain your eligibility while collecting UC
- what to do if you are initially denied benefits that you believe you are entitled to
You may be eligible to collect UC if:
- you have suffered a 10% drop in your gross pay from all income sources through no fault of your own (ex: you were not fired, did not refuse work that was offered to you)
- you may be eligible to collect partial UC benefits even if you have some work, but are working less and experience a similar drop in pay
TAUP will be offering UC Workshops starting this weekend by phone or video conference. RSVP to taupucworkshops@gmail.com
Please mention the workshop below that fits with your schedule, if you would prefer to attend via a phone or video conference, and your phone number or preferred email to send a link.
You will need to be at a computer or other device where you can view a presentation that will be sent to you.
UC Workshop Schedule
Saturday, December 14th
Noon – 1:30pm
7:30-9pm
Saturday, December 14th
Noon – 1:30pm
7:30-9pm
Sunday, December 15th
3:30 – 5pm
Questions? Contact taupucworkshops@gmail.
The Tentative Agreement 2019-23: Two More Information Sessions Scheduled for This Week
The Tentative Agreement TAUP signed on 11/25 has been unanimously approved by both the Negotiating Team and the Executive Committee. The agreement, if ratified, would cover all members of the bargaining unit, whether you are a dues-paying members or not. The next step is for dues-paying members to vote on ratifying it.
A ballot has been sent out via e-mail to all dues-paying members, if you have not received a ballot please contact taupballot@gmail.com.
Voting will take place online until noon on 12/13. Every voter will be given a unique ID associated with their email address. You can vote only if you are a dues-paying union member, click here to stand with your colleagues and join the union.
We are hosting two more meetings before the voting deadline to discuss the tentative agreement; all members of the bargaining unit are welcome to attend:
- T 12/10: 12-2 p.m., Ritter Hall- Walk Auditorium
- W 12/11: 4-6 p.m., Ritter Hall- Walk Auditorium
RSVP here.
Join the union today to be eligible to vote.