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UMSU campaign to ‘mobilize students’ if UMFA strikes

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Gillian Brown
As the labour dispute between the U of M administration and the U of M Faculty Association (UMFA) goes on, the impact it has on students continues.  “We’re seeing students reduced to a bargaining chip, meanwhile...
Alexander Decebal-Cuza
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UMSU optimistic on new Indigenous content requirement

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Amira Tekle
At its Nov. 4 meeting, the University of Manitoba senate passed a motion modifying graduation requirements for students in the faculty of arts to include an Indigenous content requirement beginning in the fall 2021...
Basel Abdelaziz
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UMSU board meeting update

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Cam Cannon
At the Nov. 5 UMSU board of directors meeting, two motions were passed — one giving the green light on incoming changes to the structure of the board, and the other creating a position...
Jenelle McCann
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‘Our learning shouldn’t stop in the classroom’

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Jacob Davis
UMSU is celebrating its second annual Indigenous students’ month open to the general public throughout the month of November. This year, the organizers are taking a virtual approach to engaging and honouring the Indigenous community...
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UMFA, U of M reach tentative agreement

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Amira Tekle
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration have reached a tentative deal to end the immediate threat of a strike.  Despite demands from UMFA for third-party binding arbitration, a deal was reached through...
Anthony Nardella
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UMFA, U of M extend mediation

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Cam Cannon
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 to Nov. 15 at 11:59 p.m. for talks to continue. If...
Anthony Nardella
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UMFA votes for potential strike against U of M’s refusal to...

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Cam Cannon
The possibility of a strike has been growing amongst the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA), who this weekend voted in favour of a strike against U of M’s refusal to negotiate wages. There was...

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