The Manitoba Federation of Labour, CUPE and the Council of Canadians have signed a joint letter to Premier Selinger urging him to resist the federal government’s push for a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union. A copy of that letter is attached. We are concerned that CETA could: threaten local job creation and “buy-local” policies As part of the campaign against CETA we are urging Manitobans to send postcards to the Premier...

The latest edition of the UWFA News is now available. This edition includes: Message from UWFA President A Heartfelt Thank-you from BUFA The Aggrieved Librarian: CAUT Librarian’s Conference Learning Circles Meet Linear Thinking: CAUT Forum for Aboriginal Academic Staff UWFA Party for New and Returning Faculty Changes to Canada Pension Plan UWFA Invites Book Reviews UWFA Supports the Occupy Movement

Hello all, Please find below my report that expands a bit on what I provided to the informal meeting last Friday, and what Penni Stewart and I reported on at CAUT Council. In solidarity, George  

I wanted to send a brief message of thanks and encouragement.  First of all, thank-you to the UWFA faculty that have marched in solidarity with the Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) over the past few weeks.  James Hanley organized members of the History Department to join BUFA on their picket line in front of the Rice Building yesterday.  Bravo!  I have received many messages of thanks from BUFA members. Your visits really buoyed their spirits, especially on the...