Western's Association of Retired Faculty
About WARF
WARF was established in 2005 by 14 retired faculty who had been active in positioning WMU-AAUP as a collective-bargaining chapter.
The mission of WARF was and is to advocate for the health care and other benefits of Western Michigan University faculty retirees that are negotiated or may be negotiated as part of the WMU-AAUP Agreement. These efforts are conducted by a Steering Committee composed of up to nine members.
Membership is open to retirees who meet qualifications to retire as “faculty” as described in Article 35 of the WMU-AAUP Agreement for their date of hire. Associate membership is open to surviving Spouses/Partners of WARF members and others invited by the Steering Committee. Associate members have all benefits of membership except voting and serving on the Steering Committee. The membership webpage has additional information about eligibility.
The focus of the Steering Committee is to provide information about retirement benefits to all members. The Committee responds to member concerns by
Sponsoring Navigating Retirement sessions,
Attending AAUP Chapter, Association Council, and Executive Committee meetings,
Meeting with Chapter leadership,
And communication updates.
Steering Committee meetings are open to all members.
Thanks
WARF is grateful for the support it has received from the following members:
Peter Krawutschke
Gary Mathews
Michael McDonnell
Dale Porter
Karen Seelig
Navigating Healthcare 2024
The Information webpage has a section with the latest information about health insurance choices for WMU retirees and their spouses. To go to this webpage section select the Navigating Healthcare 2024 button below.
Links to AAUP websites
WMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Website homepage:
https://www.wmuaaup.org
WMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Facebook website:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048941205275
WMU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Blog:
https://thewmuaaup.com
American Association of University Professors, AAUP, Website homepage:
https://www.aaup.org