News Archive
A look at the monetary proposals from UM and UMFA
November 10, 2021 —
Many numbers have been circulated regarding the proposals currently on the table between the university and UMFA. Here’s a deeper dive into the real numbers.
UM responds to UMFA’s latest offer
November 8, 2021 —
The university maintains its previous offer presented on November 1
UM’s monetary offer to UMFA explained
November 4, 2021 —
There’s a lot to digest when it comes to collective bargaining agreements, particularly on the monetary side
UMFA rejects UM’s latest offer and moves to strike
November 1, 2021 —
UM presented UMFA with a strong offer that included a two-year monetary proposal with 5.9% increases from both general salary increases across the board and changes to the salary structure that would increase total salaries an average of 9.5% over two years and substantially increase lifetime earnings of members
Dr. Cary Miller appointed as Associate Vice-President (Indigenous) Scholarship, Research and Curriculum
October 27, 2021 —
Indigenous scholar, mentor and educator begins new role Nov. 1
UM influenza vaccines available starting Nov. 2
October 26, 2021 —
Members of the UM community have several options to get their flu vaccine at UM this season
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Survey finds on-farm cover crop innovation occurring across the Canadian Prairies
October 21, 2021 —
Production method holds the potential to build soil health and store carbon in soils
Bargaining to continue following UMFA strike mandate
October 19, 2021 —
A message from President Michael Benarroch
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics on the rise in Manitoba: UM study
October 19, 2021 —
Manitoba doctors are increasingly prescribing antibiotics for conditions that generally should not be treated with these drugs, a University of Manitoba study has found
Alumni
Career Lab helps recent grads stand out on the job
October 18, 2021 —
New and recent grads can still rely on their alma mater to support them as they join the workforce and throughout their career journey.