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Former CAUT president Tom Booth leaves a legacy of service - CAUT An active member of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA), Senior Scholar in the Department of Biological Sciences, and former president of CAUT (2000–2002) and the CAUT Defence Fund, ...

Former CAUT president Tom Booth leaves a legacy of service - www.caut.ca/news/73602-2/

05.03.2026 17:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Academic Freedom in Canadian Postsecondary Education: A Survey of Professors, Lecturers and Unions

The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is encouraging academic staff to fill out the survey below: sondage.uqam.ca/467914?lang=en

02.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looks like a nice forecast for the UMFA Family Skate Day this Sunday! Bring the family out to the Forks at 10 a.m.

02.02.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Winter scene with ice skates prominently displayed in the middle at the top. A red "postponed" stamp is in the upper left corner.

Winter scene with ice skates prominently displayed in the middle at the top. A red "postponed" stamp is in the upper left corner.

Due to the extreme weather conditions, the UMFA Family Skate Day that was scheduled for this weekend is now postponed to Sunday, February 8.

23.01.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join in person or via livestream for an insightful panel session diving deep into the impacts of Bill 2 on labour rights. Hear from experts and get informed about what this means for workers in Alberta.
www.eventbrite.com/e/legislatin...

19.01.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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During the week of Jan. 19-23, the UMFA Organizing and Communications Committee (OCC) will be visiting members in the College of Nursing between 9am - 4pm Mon - Fri. They will have short conversations with you about any workplace concerns and how your union can help support you.

19.01.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A person sitting on the floor knitting a scarf.

A person sitting on the floor knitting a scarf.

UMFA Craft Days are back for 2026! The first one will take place Friday, January 30 at 12:30 p.m. in the UMFA Boardroom. Take a break, have some fun, and get to know your colleagues.

16.01.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Manitoba’s poverty reduction strategy misses opportunity to raise lowest-wage workers above the poverty line - Manitoba Federation of Labour Statement by MFL President Kevin Rebeck on the Government of Manitoba’s poverty reduction strategy: The poverty reduction strategy released today contains some important commitments such as supporting...

Manitoba’s poverty reduction strategy misses opportunity to raise lowest-wage workers above the poverty line

mfl.ca/manitobas-po...

14.01.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Inter-American principles on academic freedom and university autonomy | Research and innovation

The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) and the Scholars at Risk (SAR) uOttawa Program and the SAR Canada Section present a webinar on international tools to advance academic freedom. Jan 26, 2026 β€” 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
www.uottawa.ca/research-inn.... Registration is free. Open to all!

13.01.2026 17:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Winter scene with ice skates prominently figured at the top.

Winter scene with ice skates prominently figured at the top.

The UMFA Member Family Skate Day is Sunday, January 25 at the Forks from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (pending weather). Meet under the canopy! Hot chocolate provided. RSVP today to umfa-communications@umfa.ca.

13.01.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

10.12.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An image of an envelope with the number 1 in a circle at the top right corner. Underneath it says "you have mail. Check your inbox."

An image of an envelope with the number 1 in a circle at the top right corner. Underneath it says "you have mail. Check your inbox."

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

03.12.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Green and red holiday frame with text that says: UMFA will be closed for the holidays from December 23 to January 4.

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.

02.12.2025 16:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Tom Booth in a safety vest, holding the UMFA flag while standing in front of a sign that says FUNSCAD on strike.

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.

01.12.2025 16:49 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UM Labour Studies is hosting a screening of the Canadian Labour International Film Festival on November 20. Free films, free food, good times β€” 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the St. John’s College Cross Common Room.

13.11.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The last craft day of the fall is happening Wednesday, November 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the UMFA boardroom.

13.11.2025 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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: β€œWhat’s scarier than no healthcare? Join us to rally for the reinstatement of International Students’ Healthcare in Manitoba!” The event details below say: β€œOctober 30 β€’ 11AM - 2PM β€’ 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.

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: β€œWhat’s scarier than no healthcare? Join us to rally for the reinstatement of International Students’ Healthcare in Manitoba!” The event details below say: β€œOctober 30 β€’ 11AM - 2PM β€’ 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 β€” Thursday, October 30th, from 11am - 2pm.

29.10.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Register Now – Speak Out! Tom Alter, MAGA McCarthyism, and the Fight for Free Speech – YouTube Speak Out! Tom Alter, MAGA McCarthyism, and the Fight for Free Speech – YouTube, Thu Nov 6, 2025 - The U.S. is experiencing one of the largest waves of political repression in its history. Academics,...

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

23.10.2025 14:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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."

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...

20.10.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A floral needlepoint craft on the right side. Event details on the left.

A floral needlepoint craft on the right side. Event details on the left.

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.

15.10.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 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 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 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 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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 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 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 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 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 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 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0