University of Manitoba Faculty Association

Background image of festive holiday decor. Text over top says: UMFA Member Holiday Party. UMFA Members are invited to celebrate the holiday season on Monday, December 15 from 6:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. at Sookram’s Brewing Company (479-B Warsaw Ave.). Enjoy an evening of good cheer, great company, and festive fun. RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.

UMFA Members: you are invited to a holiday party on Monday, December 15. Details were emailed to you earlier this week and are also in the poster below. Please RSVP your attendance.

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UMFA Members: Check your inboxes for information on how to opt-out of sharing Winter 2025 and Summer 2025 SRI Results.

Green and red holiday frame with text that says: UMFA will be closed for the holidays from December 23 to January 4.

The UMFA office will be closed for the holidays from December 23 to January 4.

Photo of Tom Booth in a safety vest, holding the UMFA flag while standing in front of a sign that says FUNSCAD on strike.

UMFA extends congratulations to Tom Booth, long-time UMFA member & faculty member in the Dept of Biological Sciences. Tom received the CAUT Donald C. Savage Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to advancing collective bargaining at universities & colleges across Canada.

UM Labour Studies is hosting a screening of the Canadian Labour International Film Festival on November 20. Free films, free food, good times — 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the St. John’s College Cross Common Room.

The last craft day of the fall is happening Wednesday, November 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the UMFA boardroom.

Poster promoting a rally for the reinstatement of international students’ healthcare in Manitoba. The background shows the Manitoba Legislative Building at dusk with a purple sky. Large white and blue text reads: “What’s scarier than no healthcare? Join us to rally for the reinstatement of International Students’ Healthcare in Manitoba!” The event details below say: “October 30 • 11AM - 2PM • Manitoba Legislative Building (Front steps facing Broadway).” Logos of the RRC Polytech Students’ Association, the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association, and UMSU appear at the top.

Rally for International Students' Healthcare at the Manitoba Legislature — Thursday, October 30th, from 11am - 2pm.

The U.S. is experiencing one of the largest waves of political repression in its history. We must fight back. Register for this event with activists, organizers & writers who will share ideas about the meaning of MAGA McCarthyism and how to resist: www.tickettailor.com/events/haymarketbooks/1917891

Promotional image for CAUT's Fair Employment Week keynote. Photo of speaker Dr. Kendra Strauss with text that reads "Make it Fair. A Discussion with Dr. Kendra Strauss on academic freedom and precarity. Wednesday, October 22 at 12pm EDT."

There's still time to register for Wednesday's Fair Employment Week keynote! Register for the webinar now to hear Dr. Kendra Strauss discuss academic freedom and precarity.

More information: www.caut.ca/event/a-disc...

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The next UMFA craft day is Wednesday, October 29. Bring your latest craft project down to the UMFA office and enjoy some casual chat with your colleagues in a relaxed environment.

CUPW Picket Line Locations | Lieux de piquetage du STTP CUPW Picket Line Locations

CUPW Picket Line Locations
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#SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour

📍 Join the picket lines and show your support:
🕕 OE 987: 6AM–8PM, Mon–Fri – 820-A & 881 Berry St
📅 CUPW: Special line Oct 8, 8AM–12PM – 1199 Nairn Ave
⏰ 24/7 line – 1870 Wellington Ave

Solidarity makes us stronger 💪 #Solidarity #FairDeal #UnionStrong

Illustration of a magnifying glass above text that reads "Take action now! Tell the Prime Minister not to cut science and research funding in the Budget on November 4."

In Canada, proposed cuts of 15% across the federal government would have a dramatic effect on already globally decimated research & science.

Join Canada's research and science community and tell PM Mark Carney to preserve the funding promised in 2024.

Send a letter: win.newmode.net/canadianasso...

An Every Child Matters flag. #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR #EveryChildMatters

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools. To learn more, visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: nctr.ca/publications....

Canada Post cuts = less service for Canadians. ✉️ CUPW is on the line 24/7 at 1870 Wellington and picketing the offices of MPs Ben Carr, Terry Duguid, Doug Eyolfson & Kevin Lamoureux today from 10–2. And, OE 987 workers at Park ’N Fly are locked out—pickets at Berry St. Show your solidarity! ✊

Various holiday items are scattered on the edge of the poster including candycanes, gingerbread cookies, hot chocolate, and lights. Event details fill the middle about the Fill-A-Bus event in support of the Christmas Cheerboard.

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 is holding their 2nd Fill-a-Bus Event in support of the Christmas Cheer Board on Nov. 22, and you can help! Bring non-perishable food items, toys, or warm winter clothing to fill an entire bus! Donations will be distributed by the Christmas Cheer Board.

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Fall is here and so are the next craft events! Save the dates and enjoy some downtime with your colleagues while you work on your favourite craft.

Next weekend! There’s still time to RSVP for this family-friendly event.

La grève des professeurs est évitée à l’Université de Saint-Boniface | OHdio | Radio-Canada Écoutez l’extrait de l’émission L'actuel : La grève des professeurs est évitée à l’Université de Saint-Boniface

L'APPUSB s'entretient avec Radio Canada pour raconter dans les grandes lignes, à quoi ressemblent 60 heures de négociations intensives. 

The APPUSB gives a broad overview at Radio Canada of what 60 hours of intensive negotiations feel like. 

Dalhousie, faculty association come to tentative agreement | CBC News The date that classes will resume is expected to be announced later Tuesday.

Congratulations @dalfaculty.bsky.social! #solidarity

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

It's been almost four weeks since the @dalhousieu.bsky.social lockout of DFA faculty began. Progress has been made. Now, it's time for President Brooks to step in and get the Board to accept what is a fair and reasonable offer by the DFA. Let's get on with the term. #keepdalstrong

The @cautdefencefund.bsky.social flying pickets shared solidarity from across the country as @dalfaculty.bsky.social completed week 3 of being locked out.

It was my sincere privilege to spend the day walking the pickets lines, bringing unwavering support from @umfa-faum.bsky.social
#keepdalstrong

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27 and plan to come out to Assiniboine Park (Picnic Shelter 3) from 11:30 to 2:00 for the UMFA Fall BBQ. Refreshments and BBQ will be provided. Family members are welcome! RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.

#solidarity

Thank you!

A bright yellow spiral bound copy of the collective agreement between the university of manitoba and the university of Manitoba faculty association for April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2028

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On the left: Hands holding knitting needles with red yarn. On the right, 4 spools of different colour yarn. Text above says UMFA craft day. Text below says Friday, July 25 12:00 to 1:00. Icons of buttons, flowers, scissors, yarn and a safety pin are placed around the main images.

UMFA Craft Day is Friday, July 25 at noon in the UMFA Boardroom. RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.

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Early Career Academic Meet-and-Greet for new UMFA members on July 9, 7-9 PM at Granite Curling Club Beer Can. Open to ALL UMFA members.

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The UMFA member family splash pad event is back on Saturday, June 28 at 10 a.m! Bring the kids, enjoy a coffee and a donut, and mingle with your colleagues at the Vimy Ridge Memorial Park spray pad. RSVP: UMFA-communications@umfa.ca.