MOFA strongly believes that we need a post-secondary education system that: 1. Will be provided with adequate public funding, with clear multi-year funding commitments that will allow our institutions to best serve Manitobans. 2. Will be affordable and accessible to...
UMFA early career researchers call on University of Manitoba to present a fair offer addressing recruitment and retention
Winnipeg- Early-career professors, instructors, and librarians at the University of Manitoba have written an open letter calling on U of M President Michael Benarroch and Premier Heather Stefanson to solve the problem of recruitment and retention at the province’s...
MOFA Response to Throne Speech
Premier Stefanson announced that a new funding policy would be implemented that would “encourage the desired outcomes.” Any new funding policy has been developed without consultation with the key stakeholders, faculty and students. The graduates of Manitoba...
University of Manitoba Faculty Association calls for the University of Manitoba to release the bargaining mandate
University of Manitoba Faculty Association calls for the University of Manitoba to release the bargaining mandateMinister of Advanced Education contradicts University of Manitoba President Winnipeg - The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) is calling on...
Provincial Government Austerity Holding Students and Manitoba Economy Back
Last week professors, instructors and librarians represented by the University of Manitoba Faculty Association went on legal strike, bringing many classes and other university activities to a halt. The main issue faculty are fighting against is deteriorating...
Union busting at the University of Manitoba
The current PC government is no friend of organized labour and upon taking office in 2016 immediately took aim at the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA). UMFA and the University were in the middle of contract negotiations and the university...
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Show Your Support For UMFA Members: Call Minister Advanced Education Minister Wayne Ewasko Today
Show your support for UMFA Members! Today, take 3 minutes and call the Minister of Advanced Education, Wayne Ewasko at 2040945-8480 to demand he rescind the mandate and meet with UMFA. Ask to speak to his Special Assistant.UMFA representatives have been reaching out...
MOFA stands in solidarity with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association
Post-secondary education is in a state of crisis under the Progressive Conservative provincial government. This government has cut funding, increased tuition fees, and meddled with the autonomy of our universities. As always, young Manitobans and the province at large...
Open Letter to the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba leadership candidates
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 An open letter to the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba leadership candidates from the Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations and the Canadian Federation of Students - Manitoba We are writing to you on behalf of the over...
MOFA: Vaccine mandates at Manitoba universities a step forward towards a safe return to campus
The Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations (MOFA) is pleased to see that Manitoba’s universities are moving forward with a vaccine mandate for faculty, students and staff as part of the return to on campus instruction. Today’s adoption of a vaccine mandate...
MOFA Renews call for Vaccine Mandates at Manitoba Universities
Last week, many Ontario universities instituted vaccine mandates. This week, major universities in Alberta and Saskatchewan followed suit. Why does Manitoba refuse to act? Our province is falling behind and failing to protect staff, faculty, students, and community....