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Government of Manitoba to pay $19.3 Million for violating Charter rights of UMFA members in 2016 collective bargaining
Government interference led to 2016 strike, remedy will address lost wages for UMFA members and costs of the strike Winnipeg - The Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench has ordered the government of...
MOFA calls on university administrations to protect faculty and student health and safety in the new year
Availability of rapid tests, clear direction on in-person or online learning required
Winnipeg- The Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations (MOFA) is calling on university administrators to prioritize faculty and student health and safety in the New Year, with many universities...
Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations calls on Minister Wayne Ewasko to end his interference at universities
Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations calls on Minister Wayne Ewasko to end his interference at universitiesMinister has confirmed that he plans to interfere with wage mandates at all of...
The Manitoba Skills, Talent and Knowledge Report on Higher Education
Are the objectives and actions on the same path? The Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations (MOFA) has reviewed the Manitoba Skills, Talent and Knowledge Strategy report and is...
MOFA Condemns Bill 33, continued interference and overreach by the Pallister Government
MOFA Condemns Bill 33, continued interference and overreach by the Pallister Government The Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations (MOFA) is pleased to stand in solidarity with students...
MOFA: Manitoba Budget receives a failing grade for universities
MOFA: Manitoba Budget receives a failing grade for universities Budget cuts will jeopardize the future of post-secondary education “Years of freezes and cuts to post-secondary funding by the...
BILL 55 The Winnipeg Jets Sustainable Administration Act
What if our provincial government interfered with the Winnipeg Jets like they interfere with our universities? This "draft" bill might shed some light.* BILL 55 The Winnipeg Jets Sustainable...
MOFA 5 Point Post-secondary Education Plan
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...