U of M Faculty Association sets Nov. 1 strike deadline
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has set Nov. 1 as the deadline to negotiate a new contract with university administration. After receiving strong…
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A message to U of M students from UMFA president Mark Hudson
“That’s what we are bargaining for: limits on the extent to which our workloads can be unilaterally increased.”
U of M Faculty Association returns strong strike mandate
Over 85 per cent of union members voted in favour of strike action.
U of M’s BEE/HOUSE/LAB initiative earns sustainability award
“It is great to be recognized as a leader of sustainable development by an international organization” – Anna Weier, engagement coordinator, U of M office of sustainability
Weighing in on reserved gym times
The latest controversial suggestion arising from the more progressive elements of our campus has come in the form of a proposal for exclusive gym hours…
U of M Faculty Association calls strike vote
UMFA represents nearly 1,200 professors, researchers, and librarians and has been without a contract since its last three-year deal expired March 31.
Finding my way: a cyclist’s journey to the University of Manitoba
Cycling to campus can either be a leisurely experience that keeps you fit or a series of frightening encounters avoiding traffic that regularly outpaces you.
U of M should focus on foundations
We want a university that refocuses on the foundation, rather than the paint job.
Reserved hours for women, non-binary people make our gym facilities more accessible
Several universities across Canada have initiated exclusive gym hours for women and non-binary people in order to promote safer spaces on campus and equitable participation….
Turning enemies into allies
The key to achieving peace is positive human development, not violence against its enemies, argued Nobel Peace laureate Oscar Arias in a lecture at the…