CURAC/ARUCC 2013

Sharing Best Practices

Barbara CoxMUNPA

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