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.https://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mlocgjagks2kThe 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.12 May 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlocgjagks2khttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mkllwg3qh22fUMFA 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.28 Apr 2026 22:08 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkllwg3qh22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mjze5aqj5c2uHands Off My Post Office! https://www.cupw.ca/en/campaigns-and-issues/hands-my-post-office21 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjze5aqj5c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mjp6ar4yo22phttps://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/the-hollowing-out-of-public-postsecondary-education-what-do-we-have-to-lose/17 Apr 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp6ar4yo22phttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mj5nle7zds2pThe 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: http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/scholarships/1720.html10 Apr 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5nle7zds2phttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mhxunq3vws2cThe second annual Harry Crowe Lecture is happening April 14 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.26 Mar 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxunq3vws2chttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mhdqo4ugts2zUMFA 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: https://www.umfa.ca/news/261-umfa-awards-nominations-now-open18 Mar 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdqo4ugts2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mgndyl32722kKeep 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 https://childcarenow.ca/09 Mar 2026 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgndyl32722khttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mgnbt577uc27The 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: https://www.umfa.ca/news/259-opt-out-of-sharing-fall-2025-sri-results09 Mar 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnbt577uc27https://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mgdbxd6ns22dFormer CAUT president Tom Booth leaves a legacy of service - www.caut.ca/news/73602-2/ https://www.caut.ca/news/73602-2/05 Mar 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdbxd6ns22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mg3q3ffrts2oThe Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is encouraging academic staff to fill out the survey below: sondage.uqam.ca/467914?lang=en https://sondage.uqam.ca/467914?lang=en02 Mar 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3q3ffrts2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mdvb45cnkc2cLooks like a nice forecast for the UMFA Family Skate Day this Sunday! Bring the family out to the Forks at 10 a.m.02 Feb 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdvb45cnkc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3md3ziklfws2pDue to the extreme weather conditions, the UMFA Family Skate Day that was scheduled for this weekend is now postponed to Sunday, February 8.23 Jan 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3ziklfws2phttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mcrzwiot422wJoin 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. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legislating-away-labour-rights-bill-2-panel-session-tickets-1976663757509?aff=oddtdtcreator19 Jan 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrzwiot422whttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mcrvkj5uzc2dDuring 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. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1bUusHtyXg/19 Jan 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcrvkj5uzc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mcki3pw4pk2bUMFA 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 Jan 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcki3pw4pk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mcfd2lqgrk2pManitoba’s poverty reduction strategy misses opportunity to raise lowest-wage workers above the poverty line https://mfl.ca/manitobas-poverty-reduction-strategy-misses-opportunity-to-raise-lowest-wage-workers-above-the-poverty-line/14 Jan 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfd2lqgrk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mcd432etkc2uThe 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. https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events/inter-american-principles-academic-freedom. Registration is free. Open to all!13 Jan 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcd432etkc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3mcctrjbhg22eThe 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 Jan 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcctrjbhg22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m7ngi6bgnk2bUMFA 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 Dec 2025 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ngi6bgnk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m73selchtc23UMFA Members: Check your inboxes for information on how to opt-out of sharing Winter 2025 and Summer 2025 SRI Results.03 Dec 2025 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73selchtc23https://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m6zfv6wizs2oThe UMFA office will be closed for the holidays from December 23 to January 4.02 Dec 2025 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zfv6wizs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m6wv3pndgs2sUMFA 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 Dec 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wv3pndgs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m5jlqxdsuk26UM 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.13 Nov 2025 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jlqxdsuk26https://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m5jlj7js4s26The last craft day of the fall is happening Wednesday, November 26 at 11:30 a.m. in the UMFA boardroom.13 Nov 2025 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5jlj7js4s26https://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m4dppy3nok2oRally for International Students' Healthcare at the Manitoba Legislature — Thursday, October 30th, from 11am - 2pm.29 Oct 2025 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4dppy3nok2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m3ulsghodk2hThe 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 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/haymarketbooks/191789123 Oct 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3ulsghodk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/umfa-faum.bsky.social/post/3m3aikmdhfs2dThe 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 Oct 2025 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:smfsj7daidekcrivedvcypfc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3aikmdhfs2d