Hands Off My Post Office! The future of the public post office is on the line—take action! For over 150 years, Canadians have relied on Canada Post to stay connected. While many things have changed over the years, the importa...

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The hollowing out of public postsecondary education: What do we have to lose? - CCPA Is post-secondary education in Canada a pipeline to train students for jobs or a source of critical perspectives essential to a healthy society?

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The University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship (UMES) is a scholarship that is available to the spouse or dependent children of U of M employees or retired former employees.

The deadline to submit the application is May 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. More info: umanitoba.ca/student/fin_...

The second annual Harry Crowe Lecture is happening April 14 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Map of Canada with the province of Manitoba highlighted. Text that reads "Recent data shows 65% of Manitoba students and their families have difficulty paying tuition fees. Canadian average: 48%"

Across Canada, 48% of college and university students report struggling with the cost of tuition. In Manitoba, that number jumps to 65%.

Federal student grants are also on the chopping block.

Student support should be increasing, not decreasing.

Help us Grow the Grants: buff.ly/2gw2LnU

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UMFA is now accepting nominations for the following awards: Roy Vogt Memorial Award, Paul Fortier Prize for Student Activism, and the CAUT Dedicated Service Award. The deadline for nominations is March 25 at 4:00 p.m. For more details, visit the UMFA website:
www.umfa.ca/news/261-umf...

Keep the Child Care Promise: Why $10 a Day Child Care is at Risk – and How We Can Protect it

Urge Prime Minister Carney to keep the $10 a Day child care promise made to Canadian families.

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That should say "the opt-out period for sharing of Fall 2025 SRI results ENDS next Monday, March 16."

The opt-out period for sharing of Fall 2025 SRI results is next Monday, March 16. If you do not opt out by this date, your results will be shared automatically. For more information and the link to opt out, visit the UMFA website: www.umfa.ca/news/259-opt...

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

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

Looks like a nice forecast for the UMFA Family Skate Day this Sunday! Bring the family out to the Forks at 10 a.m.

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

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.
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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.

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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.

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

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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 — 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
www.uottawa.ca/research-inn.... Registration is free. Open to all!

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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.

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.

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