Negotiation details between U of M and UMFA surface
On Monday, Oct. 21, a deal was struck at the 11th hour between the U of M administration and the U of M Faculty Association…
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U of M and faculty narrowly avoid strike
A potential faculty strike loomed over the University of Manitoba last week, and both sides were hesitant to share negotiation details. After the University of Manitoba…
Nothing looms larger
Kristy Hourd In every course syllabus, there is a paragraph stating that students are required to adhere to the University’s policy on academic integrity. Almost…
UMFA president’s open letter to students at the University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has been negotiating with the administration since mid-June. The issues that remain on the table are the ones…
U of M, ICM both see enrolment increases this term
The University of Manitoba recently released its preliminary enrolment figures for the fall 2013 term, showing an overall increase of 1.8 per cent, to 29,321…
Safer disclosure for U of M members
New policy applies to students, employees, volunteers
University employment survey results spark questions
The results — released in November — from the University of Manitoba’s first employee experience survey have some union representatives asking what the university will…
Recommendations proposed to address reasonable accommodation
In an effort to address a number of concerns brought forward to Senate last year, an ad hoc committee has developed a number of recommendations…
Presidential review underway at U of M
The University of Manitoba could have a new president in 20 months. President David Barnard’s current term ends on June 30, 2013, but he has…
UMFA files grievance over Lukacs case
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has filed a grievance with the University of Manitoba over the suspension of math professor Gabor Lukacs. A…