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The official account of UMFA. UMFA is the certified bargaining agent for 1300+ full-time professors, librarians, lecturers, and instructors at the University of Manitoba.

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

CUPW Picket Line Locations
https://bit.ly/3UXqpRc

#SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour

08.10.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

Solidarity makes us stronger πŸ’ͺ #Solidarity #FairDeal #UnionStrong

08.10.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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."

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...

24.09.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
An Every Child Matters flag.
#OrangeShirtDay #NDTR #EveryChildMatters

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....

29.09.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canada Post cuts = less service for Canadians. βœ‰οΈ 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 outβ€”pickets at Berry St. Show your solidarity! ✊

26.09.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

24.09.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic of a floral needlepoint craft sits on the bottom right while event details take up the left side.

A graphic of a floral needlepoint craft sits on the bottom right while event details take up the left side.

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.

22.09.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

19.09.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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La grΓ¨ve des professeurs est Γ©vitΓ©e Γ  l’UniversitΓ© de Saint-Boniface | OHdio | Radio-Canada Γ‰coutez l’extrait de l’émission L'actuel : La grΓ¨ve des professeurs est Γ©vitΓ©e Γ  l’UniversitΓ© de Saint-Boniface

L'APPUSB s'entretient avec Radio Canada pour raconter dans les grandes lignes, Γ  quoi ressemblent 60 heures de nΓ©gociations intensives.Β 

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

16.09.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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/...

16.09.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

13.09.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.09.2025 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Image of a picnic and bbq set against a fall background.

Image of a picnic and bbq set against a fall background.

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.

04.09.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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#solidarity

18.07.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

10.07.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

Hot off the presses!

09.07.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can't access this. Is there a gift link?

09.07.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

07.07.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of the Granite Curling Club Beer Can on the right. Text about the event is on the leg side.

Image of the Granite Curling Club Beer Can on the right. Text about the event is on the leg side.

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.

23.06.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blue background with a water splash and bright yellow sun. Text information over top.

Blue background with a water splash and bright yellow sun. Text information over top.

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.

16.06.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a needlepoint craft.

Image of a needlepoint craft.

UMFA is offering a second craft day in the month of June! Bring a colleague or two and head to the UMFA office on Friday, June 27 at noon.
RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.

10.06.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t forget tomorrow is craft day! There’s still plenty of time to join.

05.06.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Winnipeg Pride Parade was yesterday, and UMFA was there! Here’s a few pics from the day. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

02.06.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winnipeg pride. @umfa-faum.bsky.social

01.06.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you haven’t been to an UMFA craft day yet, well here’s your chance! If you’re working on a project, bring it along. If you don’t have a project, we have supplies. This is a great opportunity to meet new faces and catch up with familiar ones. June 6 from 12-1 in the UMFA boardroom.

27.05.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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National Letter Open Letter from Canadian Researchers to the Prime Minister Click here to sign this letter See who has signed - version franΓ§aise se trouve Γ  page 3 - Dear Prime Minister Mark Carney We, the unde...

Read and considering signing this letter to the federal government from university researchers, advocating for increased research funding: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

20.05.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The link doesn't work.

14.05.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

TODAY!

12.05.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
UMFA logo faded in the background. Text overlay says Annual General Meeting. Monday, May 12, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. Marshall McLuhan Hall.

UMFA logo faded in the background. Text overlay says Annual General Meeting. Monday, May 12, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. Marshall McLuhan Hall.

Save the date! The UMFA Annual General Meeting takes place Monday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. in Marshall McLuhan Hall.

11.04.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Academics implore NDP to boost funding amid push to recruit U.S. researchers More than 250 academics are calling on the Kinew government to reinstate funding to Research Manitoba if it is serious about recruiting scientists from south of the border and keeping them long term.

More than 250 academics are calling on the Kinew government to reinstate funding to Research Manitoba if it is serious about recruiting scientists from south of the border and keeping them long term #mbed #wfp www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

09.04.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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