The U-Pass should be available year-round
Most students are probably ecstatic to be out of school come the summer break. Without looming deadlines or back-to-back cramming sessions to worry about, I…
Winnipeg transit
Remote learning to continue into winter semester
Come winter semester, using the systems established this fall, students will see their courses remain remote with some in-person exceptions. The decision was made taking…
UMGSA passes motion to provide bus pass subsidies
At its last meeting, the U of M Graduate Students’ Association (UMGSA) passed a motion that will subsidize bus passes for up to 500 graduate…
UMSU passes motion supporting ATU in standoff with Winnipeg Transit
Despite voting to remain neutral in transit negotiations only two weeks ago, the UMSU board of directors voted Thursday overwhelmingly in support of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) in the standoff between transit drivers and Winnipeg Transit.
No solidarity from UMSU in transit labour dispute
UMSU executive has once again demonstrated its inability to represent students with a recent vote on the Winnipeg Transit labour dispute.
UMSU prepares for possible transit shortage
While transit workers have insisted they are not looking to start a back-to-school strike, UMSU is preparing for anything.
UMSU votes to remain neutral in transit negotiations
With the possibility of either a strike from Winnipeg transit workers or a lockout of workers by the city looming, UMSU has voted to remain neutral — for now.
Transit union counters after rejecting city’s final offer
Chaudhary emphasized the only way for citizens to not be able to access transit services in the near future will be if the city calls for a lock-out.
Transit workers embroiled in a Faustian bargain
Winnipeg Transit workers are refusing to sign a new city contract in what is turning out to be a significant labour battle.
UMSU targets city councillors for U-Pass talks
After receiving what the executive calls pushback from Winnipeg Transit, UMSU has decided to set up meetings directly with city councillors to negotiate its summer U-Pass.