March 5, 2023
Newsletter
Navigation:
Sign your union card
Upcoming events and important dates
Adjunct Retirement Plan Webinar Follow-up
Reps’ Corner: Submitting expense reports for reimbursement
Links to full contract and contract highlights
upcoming events:
Here is a list of noteworthy dates.
Click on the designated links for details.
View our ACT UAW calendar here.
TODAY! Tuesday, November 28, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
November Membership Meeting (Hybrid)
Meet in person at 7 East 12th Street, Room 1223 or online via this Zoom link.
Tuesday, December 6, 5:00 - 7:00 pm EST
Organizing Committee Meeting (Zoom)
Critical! Friday December 15, 2023
Reappointment Request Letter Due
Submit your reappointment request letter for academic year 2024-25 by the December 15, 2023 deadline if you are eligible for reappointment rights. If you are unsure if you qualify, then submit your request letter anyway.
You can submit your request letter now. So what are you waiting for? Send your reappointment request letter now by using this template.
REPS’ CORNER:
Submitting expense reports for reimbursement
In each newsletter we answer common questions. In this issue we focus on submitting expense reports for reimbursement.
Q: I was granted a professional development or technology fund grant. When will I get the money?
A: Both the professional development and technology funds are based on reimbursements. Therefore, once you are approved, you must submit you supporting receipts to be reimbursed. Reimbursements go through a multi-step approval process. You should receive a separate check for the reimbursement within 45 days after the reimbursement is processed.
Q: How much time do I have to submit the expense report after making the expense?
A: Expense reports must be submitted within 45 days of the professional development activity or technology expense.
Q: I heard that there’s a new system for submitting expense reports. What is it?
A: At the end of October, NYU transitioned from using AP Workflow for expense reimbursements, to a new system called Concur. Moving forward, all expense reports should be submitted through Concur.
Q: Does the union or university offer any guidance for navigating Concur?
A: The Travel and Expense homepage contains various videos and guides about Concur. Within the site, there is a page dedicated to training and resources. Additionally, you can refer to this tip sheet for submitting expense reports to each approval.
adjunct retirement webinar
On Friday November 17, TIAA hosted a webinar for NYU adjunct faculty. The purpose of the webinar was to help adjuncts learn how to maximize their retirement benefits as a NYU Adjunct Faculty Union Member. Among other things, TIAA representatives explained the changes brought about by the new contract, provided basic guidance on investment strategies, and offered insights on navigating the website. If you were unable to attend the webinar, you can access the recording here.
You will have to register before you can access the recording. However, once you do you will be able to watch it.
Sign your union card
Have you signed your union membership card?
If you haven’t done so, now is the time!
Fill out the pdf and add your e-signature at both the middle and at the bottom of the form. (Note: Your N# can be found on the back of your NYU ID.)
Email your form to:
David Palmer: nyu@actuaw.org
Cheryl Coles: mail@actuaw.org
If you have any difficulties filling out the pdf, email staff organizer Annie Levin at alevin@actuaw.org. We need your participation to help ensure a strong union. The payment of either union dues or an agency fee is a condition of continued employment at NYU.