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Step 3 Grievance over Lump Sum Contributions

Step 3 Grievance over Lump Sum Contributions

Suzanne PottsDec 15, 20191 min read

On November 22, the AAUP-UD’s Executive Council voted unanimously to file a Step 3 Grievance with the administration concerning faculty 403(b) retirement contributions, and filed this grievance on November 25 through their legal counsel. The grievance was filed because the…

Response to Retirement Plan Changes

Response to Retirement Plan Changes

Suzanne PottsDec 15, 20192 min read

In mid-November, faculty members received notice that their investment options within their TIAA accounts would be changing significantly within several weeks’ time. The AAUP-UD had received no advance notice of these changes and was offered no additional information about them.…

November 2019 Newsletter

November 2019 Newsletter

Suzanne PottsNov 21, 20191 min read

Please see our November 2019 newsletter here.

The AAUP-UD Welcomes Fifty New Members, Three New Department Representatives, and One Executive Council Member

The AAUP-UD Welcomes Fifty New Members, Three New Department Representatives, and One Executive Council Member

Suzanne PottsNov 21, 20191 min read

Since we at the AAUP-UD began a membership drive this past September, fifty new faculty members have joined. We welcome all new members to the AAUP-UD! We will continue to send out letters and emails to nonmembers and to ask…

Gerry Turkel Retires, Leaves Behind Words of Wisdom

Gerry Turkel Retires, Leaves Behind Words of Wisdom

Suzanne PottsNov 21, 20195 min read

Gerry Turkel has been one of the longest-serving, most dedicated members of the AAUP-UD. Having retired this fall, Gerry was feted by friends, family, and colleagues at a reception in his honor on November 1. Deni Galileo, AAUP-UD President, presented…