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CURAC/ARUCC 2013. Sharing Best Practices Barbara Cox MUNPA. MUNPA Best Practices. MUNPA’s membership includes all retirees from Memorial University Automatic inclusion upon retirement A voice representing approximately 1,600 members Membership fees (currently $2 a month) are voluntary.
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CURAC/ARUCC 2013 Sharing Best Practices Barbara Cox MUNPA
MUNPA Best Practices • MUNPA’s membership includes all retirees from Memorial University • Automatic inclusion upon retirement • A voice representing approximately 1,600 members • Membership fees (currently $2 a month) are voluntary
MUNPA Best Practices • A signed MOU with Memorial University • With leadership changes on the part of both the University and the retiree association, this MOU has proven to be very helpful • A brief document balanced between benefits to Memorial and those of retirees
MUNPA Best Practices • Close Affiliation with Memorial • Establishment of a “Home” Department within Memorial (Department of Human Resources) • Regular meetings with Home Department as well as with Senior University Administration • Assignment of responsibility to Board members for liaison with faculty and staff unions • Cooperation with Memorial on specific joint projects, e.g. MOU between Memorial and Academics Without Borders Canada
MUNPA Best Practices • Regular Communication with membership • Monthly newsletter “Your Voice” • Website • E-mail list • Social and educational events
MUNPA Best Practices • Celebration of Achievements of Retirees • Annual Tribute Awards Program • Featuring of retirees in Memorial’s regular publications