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Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations, representing academic staff at Manitoba's four public universities

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 14/05/2025
A University of Winnipeg employee has filed a whistleblower report that calls for a probe into overall operations at the post-secondary institution amid mounting concerns about its leadership.
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U of W employee calls for investigation into university’s leadership under whistleblower legislation
A University of Winnipeg employee has filed a whistleblower report that calls for a probe into overall operations at the post-secondary institution amid mounting concerns about its leadership.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Since the 2000-2001 academic year, average undergrad tuition and compulsory fees have increased significantly faster than other goods and services. See more data in the latest Bulletin: www.caut.ca/bulletin/dec...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Canadians overwhelmingly agree that universities and colleges should be affordable Canadians deserve access to high-quality post-secondary education and all the benefits that come along with it. That education should be affordable for everyone.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Compte tenu de l'évolution rapide du paysage politique aux États-Unis, l’ACPPU recommande fortement que le personnel académique se rende aux États-Unis uniquement si cela est essentiel et nécessaire. Lisez-en plus: www.caut.ca/fr/latest/20...
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L'ACPPU déconseille aux universitaires de se rendre aux États-Unis
Compte tenu de l'évolution rapide du paysage politique aux États-Unis et des cas signalés par des pe
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encountering difficulties crossing the border, CAUT strongly recommends that academic staff travel to the U.S. only if essential and necessary. Read more: www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
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CAUT advises academics against non-essential travel to the U.S.
Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encou
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Peter Ives @peterives.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Thanks @caut.bsky.social , this is such an important point, “It’s worrying that a leader of a political party in Canada would try to dictate how research funds will be granted,” Mr. Robinson said. “This kind of American-style culture war has no place in Canada.”
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University of Winnipeg Faculty Association @uwfa.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
A reminder that the inaugural Harry Crowe lecture takes place this Thursday (April 10). Thanks to @umfa-faum.bsky.social and the Brandon University Faculty Association for their generous support! DM for the link to reserve tickets.
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Maggie Macintosh @maggiemacintosh.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
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...
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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.
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Bartley Kives @bkives.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Manitoba scientists decry provincial funding cuts to research after Kinew overture to U.S. academics www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Manitoba researchers decry funding cuts after premier's invitation to U.S. scientists | CBC News
A call from Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew for scientists in the U.S. to consider moving here has researchers in this province demanding more funding to give those who relocate a reason to stay.
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Erica Fischer @ericafd.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Massive #CourseCuts in the Faculty of Arts at @smuhalifax.bsky.social Religion, History, English and Languages the most affected. #cdnpse @cupe3912.bsky.social @smufu.bsky.social @caut.bsky.social
A chainsaw cutting the CUPE 3912 logo. SMUArts has cut at least 80 courses available to PT Faculty. That’s a 56% course reduction. From 143 courses in 2023-2024 to 63 for the upcoming academic year.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Students are overwhelmed by the costs that come with post-secondary education. Financial barriers shouldn’t block young Canadians from unlocking their potential. Help us Unlock Education: Education2025.ca
Simple graphic with text that reads "Families shouldn't have to struggle with the cost of post-secondary education"
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MOFA-FAPUM @mofa-fapum.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We've finally made the leap from the other place! 👋 Our first order of business is to congratulate our friends @umfa-faum.bsky.social on the ratification of their new collective agreement & to send our solidarity to our friends @appusb.bsky.social as they work towards a fair deal
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