NTFC Local 6546 AFT / IFT

Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition, University of Illinois

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NTFC’s New Professional Development Grants

In addition to the $500 in professional development money guaranteed to members by the university through our contract, 10 grants of up to $500 are now available to members in good standing through a fund gifted to NTFC. This is a one-time funding cycle. When these ten grants are allotted, the fund will be closed.

HOW DO I APPLY? 

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis for the 2019-2020 academic year. Applications will be reviewed by our Stewards Council once a month. After a decision has been made, successful applicants will be notified promptly. They will receive their funds via direct deposit or check within two weeks of notification of their award.

WHAT CAN I USE THESE FUNDS FOR? 

The professional development grant is to be used for expenses including but not limited to: presenting at a conference, attending a conference, research and/or teaching-related materials, and traveling for the purpose of research.

These grants are made possible by generous donations from Dorothee Schneider, a former member of NTFC who retired from her position at the history department in 2019. As a union member, Dorothee was a model organizer and leader. Now, as a NTFC alum, she has decided to give back to her union even more. Thank you Dorothee!

For application instructions, click here. Only dues-paying members of NTFC are eligible.

Stewards Coffee Hours

Join your stewards at the Espresso Royale at Grainger Library this semester for coffee, tea, and snacks on us! This is a great chance to talk to your stewards about work, life, and your union.

Coffee hours will rotate next semester to different places around campus–check out our Google Calendar to stay up to date on the different times and locations.

Our next Coffee Hours are Thursday, Dec. 5th, from 8AM-10AM in the Espresso Royale at Grainger Library.

NTFC’s 3rd Annual School Supplies Drive

We are happy to announce that NTFC will again be collecting school supplies this fall to be donated to Wiley Elementary and the Urbana Adult Education Center. Supplies can either be donated at the NTFC Office or dropped off at our Reading Day Work-In on December 12th, 2019, at the Illini Union. NTFC will match 1 for 1 on all supplies collected.


All Members Meeting

Our first All Members Meeting is coming up fast!

Twice per year, the All NTFC Members meet to determine the actions and shape of our union. This is your chance to have a voice in how we structure dues, amend our constitution, and so much more. Be there to make certain that NTFC serves and represents you.

Light dinner will be provided! Feel free to come and go as needed.

Afterwards, there will also be time to talk to your stewards or members of your executive council if you have specific questions that you need to ask.

The Agenda is as Follows:

  1. Light Dinner and Fellowship
  2. President’s overview of the union
  3. Secretary’s report on membership
  4. Treasurer’s report on finances, including additional professional development funds
  5. Head Steward’s report on Fall organizing drive and continued organizing efforts
  6. All Members discussion of current dues structure
  7. All Members discussion of salary adjustments
  8. All Members feedback on departments defining workloads and expectations
  9. All Members school supplies drive launch (flyer attached, more information to come)


Welcome Back Party

Saturday, September 14th, join us for our Welcome Back Party at Hessel Park in Champaign from 4-7pm! We will be celebrating the beginning of the new academic year, our new contract, and the end of our organizing drive. Dinner and games will be provided. This will be a family friendly event.

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