University of Manitoba Faculty Association
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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.
Rally for International Students' Healthcare at the Manitoba Legislature — Thursday, October 30th, from 11am - 2pm.
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Rally for International Students' Healthcare at the Manitoba Legislature — Thursday, October 30th, from 11am - 2pm.
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.
October 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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.
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....
September 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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....
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.
September 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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.
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.
September 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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.
July 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
UMFA Craft Day is Friday, July 25 at noon in the UMFA Boardroom. RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
July 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
UMFA Craft Day is Friday, July 25 at noon in the UMFA Boardroom. RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
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.
June 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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.
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.
June 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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.
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.
RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
June 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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.
RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
The Winnipeg Pride Parade was yesterday, and UMFA was there! Here’s a few pics from the day. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Winnipeg Pride Parade was yesterday, and UMFA was there! Here’s a few pics from the day. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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.
May 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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.
Save the date! The UMFA Annual General Meeting takes place Monday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. in Marshall McLuhan Hall.
April 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Save the date! The UMFA Annual General Meeting takes place Monday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. in Marshall McLuhan Hall.
The next UMFA Craft Day is April 29 at 11:30 in the UMFA boardroom. RSVP to umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
April 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The next UMFA Craft Day is April 29 at 11:30 in the UMFA boardroom. RSVP to umfa-communications@umfa.ca.
The deadline for nominations for UMFA awards is Monday, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. Details about each award and information on how to submit nominations is on the UMFA website: www.umfa.ca/news/219-202....
April 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The deadline for nominations for UMFA awards is Monday, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. Details about each award and information on how to submit nominations is on the UMFA website: www.umfa.ca/news/219-202....
Join us for UMFA Craft Day! 🎨 Take a break, get creative, and enjoy a fun afternoon with your colleagues. Friday, March 28 at 1:30 in the UMFA Boardroom. All skill levels welcome! Bring any creative projects you're working on. RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca #UMFACraftDay #CreativeBreak #Handmade
March 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Join us for UMFA Craft Day! 🎨 Take a break, get creative, and enjoy a fun afternoon with your colleagues. Friday, March 28 at 1:30 in the UMFA Boardroom. All skill levels welcome! Bring any creative projects you're working on. RSVP: umfa-communications@umfa.ca #UMFACraftDay #CreativeBreak #Handmade
After UMFA's longest round of bargaining in recent history, the new Collective Agreement has been ratified!
March 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
After UMFA's longest round of bargaining in recent history, the new Collective Agreement has been ratified!
The ratification vote is happening today! Locations: Fort Garry Campus, University Centre, lower level by the food court: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Bannatyne Campus, Brodie Atrium: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
March 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The ratification vote is happening today! Locations: Fort Garry Campus, University Centre, lower level by the food court: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Bannatyne Campus, Brodie Atrium: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Special General Meeting (SGM) will be held Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. UMFA's Bargaining Team will present the details of the tentative agreement and answer your questions. All members of the bargaining unit are welcome to attend. Meeting link to come. Full details in your inbox.
March 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A Special General Meeting (SGM) will be held Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. UMFA's Bargaining Team will present the details of the tentative agreement and answer your questions. All members of the bargaining unit are welcome to attend. Meeting link to come. Full details in your inbox.
The MFL, in partnership with CCPA-MB is sponsoring a Winnipeg screening of the award-winning documentary film, UNION. The film chronicles the efforts of a group of warehouse workers as they launched a union campaign at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island. Use QR code to reserve your space.
March 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The MFL, in partnership with CCPA-MB is sponsoring a Winnipeg screening of the award-winning documentary film, UNION. The film chronicles the efforts of a group of warehouse workers as they launched a union campaign at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island. Use QR code to reserve your space.
The bargaining deadline has been extended 24 hours to March 7 at 11:59 p.m. If no deal is reached, a strike would be called for March 11 at 7:00 a.m. Tell the Chair of the Board of Governors and UM Pres Benarroch to make a deal that will improve the UM for everyone: win.newmode.net/umfa #umfa2025
March 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The bargaining deadline has been extended 24 hours to March 7 at 11:59 p.m. If no deal is reached, a strike would be called for March 11 at 7:00 a.m. Tell the Chair of the Board of Governors and UM Pres Benarroch to make a deal that will improve the UM for everyone: win.newmode.net/umfa #umfa2025
We hope we won’t need to use them, but if we do we’re ready for March 10 7a.m.!”. #fairdeal #UMFA2025
@umanitoba.bsky.social
@umanitoba.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We hope we won’t need to use them, but if we do we’re ready for March 10 7a.m.!”. #fairdeal #UMFA2025
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