Negotiations Update
Last Tuesday, we had a productive meeting with the administration on open bargaining and finding a location for negotiations; discussions are ongoing. Our Research and Data Team and Table Team are hard at work, and our Contract Campaign Team will be getting into gear soon. If you want to join your colleagues in this important work, please contact TAUP.
Adjunct Dues Deduction
We have been informed by the administration that dues deduction for adjuncts for this term will not begin until our March paychecks. Dues will be deducted for the semester in 2 or 3 equal amounts. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty Happy Hour
Each of our constituency councils is holding happy hours this semester! Whether you are a TAUP member or not, if you are part of the tenured or tenure-track faculty, please join your TT Constituency Council for a happy hour (or two) at the Draught Horse on Wednesday, February 13th from 5-8pm. The first drink is on us, so please RSVP here!
Register for a Student Debt Clinic
On the weekend before classes started, TAUP offered a training for individuals to learn how to run student debt clinics. Eleven people completed the training, and we’re eager to start running clinics.
Many of the faculty, librarians and academic professionals TAUP represents carry student debt. If you’ve got debt and would like to know more about the potential options for loan repayment and loan forgiveness, it may benefit you to attend one of our 90- minute clinics. Please sign up on our contact form here, and let us know your general availability so we can identify the best time to schedule. By being on our contact list, you’ll be in the loop when we run clinics.
Department Organizer Structure
Successful organizing and mobilization are never one-person enterprises. In order to keep everyone TAUP represents informed and engaged, our union needs help from a network of active members who answer questions and provide information for members: the Department Organizers. Department Organizers (DOs) don’t just sign petitions and attend rallies–they enlist and motivate their colleagues to do the same. TAUP represents more than 2,400 faculty, librarians and academic professionals, and it’s the DO’s job to keep a network of 10 colleagues connected to their union. That way, whether it’s bargaining for a contract, showing solidarity with fellow unions, or celebrating victories, TAUP members can respond quickly and effectively.
Being a DO is a volunteer, non-elected position, and an opportunity for any member who is drawn to union work. If you are interested in becoming a DO, we offer monthly trainings and will support you in this important role in TAUP! If you are interested, please contact the TAUP office.
Department Organizer Trainings:
Monday February 4th 11-12:30pm
Tuesday February 19th 4-6pm
General Membership Meeting
We will be meeting on February 15th from 2-4 p.m. in the large meeting space in the basement of Paley Library to give you an update on negotiations and listen to your questions and feedback. RSVP to the TAUP Office.