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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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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 9h
UMFA President Jenna Tichon spoke at the rally for international students’ healthcare on Tuesday, September 29. Attendees called on the provincial government to prioritize international students in the upcoming budget.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Next weekend! Still time to RSVP!
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Come out Sat., Oct. 3 to Assiniboine Park (Picnic Shelter 3) from 11:30 to 1:30 for the UMFA Fall BBQ. Bring a colleague and meet new ones at this social event that is always a good time. Refreshments and BBQ provided. Family members welcome! Bring a lawn chair as table seating is limited.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join the Rally for 50-50 Funding on October 6 at the MB Legislature where we will call on Premier Kinew to restore provincial 50-50 transit funding for Manitoba municipalities by the end of 2026. For more info,visit NextStop5050.ca.
Poster with a large clock in the bottom right corner, and a transit bus in the upper right corner that says Next Stop 50-50, referring to a campaign to restore provincial 50-50 transit funding for municipalities.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Looking for labour endorsed candidates running in the upcoming civic election? The Winnipeg Labour Council has compiled a list of candidates for City Councillor and School Trustees they endorse here: winnipeglabour.ca/labour-endor...
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2026 Labour Endorsements – Winnipeg Labour Council
Labour Endorsed School Trustee Candidates Winnipeg School Division Kathy Heppner – Ward 3 Tamara Kuly – Ward 7 Prabhnoor Singh – Ward 8 Seven Oaks School Division Evan Krosney – Ward 3 Pembina Trails ...
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
International students deserve access to healthcare. Join us to call for equitable healthcare access for international students in Manitoba. September 29, 10 a.m. at the Manitoba Legislature (Broadway side).
Image of people holding picket signs. A big banner is in the front of them with the words Rally for International Students' Healthcare.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
ATU1505 will be hosting a Mayoral debate about transit on September 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, please register at the link below. Google Forms link to Register: forms.gle/y6JZDG5LV3Ur...
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
UMFA is hiring an Administrative Assistant (Records). Details here: www.umfa.ca/news/270-umf...
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Next Monday! Will you be there? RSVP today!
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
"It is currently standard practice of university administrations in Quebec and Canada to drag their feet and stall negotiations until a strike mandate is called." Read more on @ampe-mcgill.bsky.social's unanimous strike vote: www.thesuburban.com/eedition/pag...
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Are you a new UMFA member, or a member who would like to get to know your colleagues better? Then come out to the Early Career Academic Meet-and-Greet taking place on Monday, July 27. This event is open to all UMFA members. RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
An event flyer titled "Early Career Academic Meet-and-Greet" featuring a logo of the Beer Can at the Granite Curling Club. It shows the date of Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. and the location of the Granite Curling Club Beer Can (1 Granite Way). RSVP is umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
If you taught during the Winter 2026 term, you have received a link to view the semester’s Student Ratings of Instruction (SRI) results. These quantitative results will be made available to students online unless you choose to opt out. To opt-out, visit: shorturl.at/ZoY4w by June 22.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
UMFA at Pride!
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Celebrate Pride with UMFA! RSVP for the bracelet making events to umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
Image of rainbow coloured raised fists sits at the bottom centre. Text fills the page: UMFA PRIDE EVENTS Pride Bracelet Making Monday, June 1, 12:00-1:00 Kerr Boardroom Bannatyne campus. Wednesday, June 3, 12:00-1:00 UMFA Board Room -Fort Garry campus. Pride Parade -UMFA Walking Group Sunday June 7 Rally at 10:00 a.m. at the Manitoba Legislature. Parade starts 11:00 a.m. Meet near the corner of Broadway and Memorial by 11:00. Look for a Manitoba Federation of Labour sign and UMFA flags.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
#latepost A few snaps from last week's #CLC2026.
A band sings "Bread and Roses" at the front of the room while delegates look on.UMFA Executive Member Michael Shaw with Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis.Attendees march in a rally to protect Canadian jobs and improve working conditions.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The UMFA AGM is next Thursday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Marshall McLuhan Hall. The Annual Report, which includes the agenda, has been emailed to all members.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
UMFA VP Jenna Tichon and Past-President Orvie Dingwall with MLA Jennifer Chen at today’s Day of Mourning ceremony remembering workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Hands Off My Post Office! www.cupw.ca/en/campaigns...
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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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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
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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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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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_...
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The second annual Harry Crowe Lecture is happening April 14 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
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
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%"
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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...
Golden flecks of light with the words Award Nomination in the middle
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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. childcarenow.ca
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Child Care Now – Advocating for a publicly funded, inclusive, quality, non-profit child care system
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
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...
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Opt-out of Sharing Fall 2025 SRI Results by March 16! - UofM Faculty
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) is the certified bargaining agent for 1,170 full-time academic staff at the University of Manitoba.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Former CAUT president Tom Booth leaves a legacy of service - www.caut.ca/news/73602-2/
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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, ...
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is encouraging academic staff to fill out the survey below: sondage.uqam.ca/467914?lang=en
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Academic Freedom in Canadian Postsecondary Education: A Survey of Professors, Lecturers and Unions
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Due to the extreme weather conditions, the UMFA Family Skate Day that was scheduled for this weekend is now postponed to Sunday, February 8.
Winter scene with ice skates prominently displayed in the middle at the top. A red "postponed" stamp is in the upper left corner.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
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...
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
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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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
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.
A person sitting on the floor knitting a scarf.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Manitoba’s poverty reduction strategy misses opportunity to raise lowest-wage workers above the poverty line mfl.ca/manitobas-po...
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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...
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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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Inter-American principles on academic freedom and university autonomy | Research and innovation
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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.
Winter scene with ice skates prominently figured at the top.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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.
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.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
UMFA Members: Check your inboxes for information on how to opt-out of sharing Winter 2025 and Summer 2025 SRI Results.
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."
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The UMFA office 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.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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.
Photo of Tom Booth in a safety vest, holding the UMFA flag while standing in front of a sign that says FUNSCAD on strike.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
The last craft day of the fall is happening Wednesday, November 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the UMFA boardroom.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Rally for International Students' Healthcare at the Manitoba Legislature — Thursday, October 30th, from 11am - 2pm.
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.
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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
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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,...
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
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...
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."
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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.
A floral needlepoint craft on the right side. Event details on the left.
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CUPW @cupwsttp.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
CUPW Picket Line Locations bit.ly/3UXqpRc #SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli @CanadianLabour
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CUPW Picket Line Locations | Lieux de piquetage du STTP
CUPW Picket Line Locations
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
📍 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
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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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...
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."
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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....
An Every Child Matters flag.
#OrangeShirtDay #NDTR #EveryChildMatters
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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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! ✊
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