Sept. 27, 2023
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, Temple University officials met with TAUP leadership to continue the collective bargaining process.
Discussion focused on proposals made by each party. The parties reached tentative agreements on two proposals involving the grievance and arbitration provisions (including a proposal from each party.)
TAUP stated that by Oct. 11 (the last session prior to contract expiration) they plan to have all of their noneconomic proposals on the table.
Temple University proposed an extension through Jan. 16 to provide the university with some stability during this difficult time. TAUP responded that they needed to discuss an extension with their bargaining unit so it would take some time to respond.
Future bargaining dates have been scheduled based on TAUP’s availability.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Friday, Oct. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 11
TAUP has offered four additional dates between Wednesday, Nov. 1, and Thursday, Dec. 14.
Sept. 22, 2023
The proposed meeting for Sept. 22 was canceled in the wake of President JoAnne A. Epps’ sudden passing.
Sept. 11, 2023
On Monday Sept. 11, Temple University officials met with TAUP leadership to continue discussions toward a new collective bargaining agreement. Discussions focused on non-economic issues.
The university provided TAUP with revisions to seven of its proposals based on prior discussions. TAUP responded with one counter proposal and 6 new proposals, some of which will need to be discussed in the context of economic proposals
Future Bargaining Dates
Friday, Sept. 22: TAUP intends to focus the discussion on librarians.
Wednesday, Sept. 27: TAUP intends to focus on issues related to tenured faculty.
Temple will continue to provide updates here after each meeting. We look forward to continuing negotiations with TAUP as well as facilitating a bargaining process that leads to a fair agreement.
Sept. 7, 2023: An update on TAUP negotiations
During the last two weeks, Temple University representatives have met with the Temple Association of University Professionals (TAUP) on two occasions to continue negotiations toward a new collective bargaining agreement. TAUP’s current contract will expire on Sunday, Oct. 15. Read the full communication.