UMFA, U of M extend mediation
On Nov. 12, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration began third-party mediation ahead of an original strike deadline set for Nov. 14 at 11:59 p.m. The strike deadline was moved ahead...
UMFA votes for potential strike against U of M’s refusal to negotiate wages
The possibility of a strike has been growing amongst the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA), who this weekend voted in favour of a...
Use of the N-word denounced
Two U of M academics penned an open letter to the university community on Oct. 23 to decry the use of the N-word in...
New model seeks to grant funds based on performance
As the provincial government seeks to improve the operation of post-secondary education in Manitoba, the government now plans to adopt a performance-based finance model.
The...
Student petition starts amid admin, faculty tensions
University students at both the U of M and the University of Winnipeg are signing an online petition for “student compensation” for what the...
