UMSU campaign to ‘mobilize students’ if UMFA strikes
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…
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UMFA, U of M reach tentative agreement
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, 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 to…
An open letter from UMFA to U of M students
Dear University of Manitoba students, As you may know, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and U of M administration have been engaged in…
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 strike…
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 petition…
Memories of 2016 strike loom
On Nov. 1, 2016, the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) declared a strike when fair mediations were unsuccessful with the University of Manitoba administration….
Honk-a-thon held after refusal to negotiate
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) held a honk-a-thon rally Oct. 20 to protest the U of M’s refusal to participate in binding arbitration,…
UMSU board meeting update
At its Oct. 22 meeting, UMSU’s board of directors received a presentation on the ongoing discord between UMFA and the university administration. Also discussed…
Provincial throne speech recalls mandate letter
The Manitoba government laid out its agenda for the third session of the 42nd legislative assembly in the speech from the throne delivered at the…