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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...
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 ...
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New Premier, same anti-education sentiment
New Premier, same anti-education sentiment Stefanson can stop the strike by walking away from interference Despite promising a fresh start, Premier Heather Stefanson appears committed Brian...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...