Arbitrator rules U of M must increase salaries for UMFA
The University of Manitoba must increase the salaries of University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) members, an arbitrator ruled last week.
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Rykiss handily takes UMSU presidency
The 2022 UMSU executive board will consist of Jaron Rykiss as president, Tracy Karuhogo as vice-president student life, Victoria Romero as vice-president advocacy, Brook Rivard as vice-president finance and operations and Elishia Ratel as vice-president community engagement.
Meet the 2022 UMSU community representative candidates
Voting will take place online March 31 to April 1 at umsu.simplyvoting.com
NDP will support Liberals until 2025 for dental care
The New Democratic Party (NDP) has struck a deal with the Liberals to support the government in confidence
votes to keep them in power until 2025 in exchange for dental care for lower-income families and action on
other NDP priorities such as pharmacare, affordable housing, child care and Indigenous and environmental
issues.
Manitoba lifts most remaining COVID restrictions
Manitoba has eliminated most COVID-19-related restrictions and health orders, however, the University of Manitoba is continuing its mask and vaccine mandate until at least the end of the 2022 winter term.
Five Days for the Homeless campaign returns to U of M
Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY)’s 5 Days for the Homeless campaign will take place from March 21 to 25.
Meet the 2022 UMSU presidential candidates
Voting will take place online March 31 to April 1 at umsu.simplyvoting.com
Meet the 2022 UMSU vice-presidential candidates
Voting will take place online March 31 to April 1 at umsu.simplyvoting.com
UMFA, university hold binding arbitration hearing
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) entered into binding arbitration with the University of Manitoba over the weekend to settle outstanding issues from the strike in November.
Stefanson exaggerated ICU capacity during third wave
During last year’s third wave of COVID-19, Heather Stefanson claimed Manitoba’s health-care system could handle dozens more critically ill cases five days after a top health official discussed the possibility of out-of-province ICU patient transfers.