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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Jul 9

Hot off the presses!

A bright yellow spiral bound copy of the collective agreement between the university of manitoba and the university of Manitoba faculty association for April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2028

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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · Jun 16

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: [email protected].

Blue background with a water splash and bright yellow sun. Text information over top.

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · May 6

Simon approves of the new panniers and the spring bike tune up. Ready for proper adventures now.

A tabby cat is sitting on a rear bike rack of a purple bike looking at grey panniers underneath him.

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 24

On the line representing @umfa-faum.bsky.social with other MFL affiliates supporting the Operating Engineers of Manitoba Local 987 as they wrap up week 4 of their strike. #solidarity

Jenna holds an umfa flag infront of picketers with one holding an OER flag

Sign that says operating engineers I.U.O.E local 987 on legal strike

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 19

Blessing the exam solutions as I mark. I find numbers comforting too, Wednesday.

A calico cat lays on a statistics exam on a pillow.

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · Apr 15

Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encountering difficulties crossing the border, CAUT strongly recommends that academic staff travel to the U.S. only if essential and necessary.

Read more: www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...

CAUT advises academics against non-essential travel to the U.S.

Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encou

www.caut.ca

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 15

U of M scientists gather coast-to-coast support in call for federal research funding to fill gap left by Trump administration cuts www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

With quotes from my colleague @acgerstein.bsky.social

U of M scientists gather coast-to-coast support in call for federal research funding to fill gap left by Trump administration cuts

University of Manitoba scientists are recruiting colleagues on campuses across the country to put pressure on Canada’s next prime minister to prioritize funding research amid an “international innovat...

www.winnipegfreepress.com

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 10

www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...

'Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre released his party’s platform for the province, which included a promise to “end to the imposition of woke ideology in the federal civil service and in the allocation of federal funds for university research.”' [email protected]

CAUT alarmed by Conservative Party platform on research funding

(Ottawa – March 31, 2025) The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is expressing alarm

www.caut.ca

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 9

Simon, your concern about the efficiency of my marking would be more credible if you didn’t keep pushing my laptop away to take over my lap.

A tabby cat with a pink nose is sitting on the floor and looking up in concern.

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 9

Academics implore NDP to boost funding amid push to recruit U.S. researchers
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Academics implore Manitoba NDP to boost funding amid push to recruit U.S. researchers

More than 250 academics are calling on the Kinew government to reinstate funding to Research Manitoba if it is serious about recruiting scientists from south of the border and keeping them long term.

www.winnipegfreepress.com

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 8

Last day of classes, done and dusted. On to project marking before the onslaught of exams. Not sure how this day comes so quickly every semester.

Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 4

Final exams both submitted for printing. I feel like some sort of miracle worker.

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Apr 3

Welcome MOFA (Manitoba Organization of Faculty Associations)! And everyone give them a follow.

MOFA-FAPUM @mofa-fapum.bsky.social · Apr 3

We've finally made the leap from the other place! 👋 Our first order of business is to congratulate our friends @umfa-faum.bsky.social on the ratification of their new collective agreement & to send our solidarity to our friends @appusb.bsky.social as they work towards a fair deal

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · Mar 20

"Although the consequences of a yes or no answer are not spelled out, Mr. Robinson said the implications seem clear: Projects not compatible with the views of the U.S. government may lose their funding."

Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

U.S. government is asking Canadian researchers whether their work deals with DEI, climate, gender

Questions to grant recipients infringe on academic independence, Canadian faculty group says

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Mar 19

Very loud goose convention outside my office window. Must be spring!

Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Mar 18

It's time y'all!!!

Keith @keithdunn.bsky.social · Mar 18

After a brief memorial, laz lit the cigarette at 11:37. The 2025 Barkley Marathons has begun. #BM100

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Mar 14

Remember to hug your favourite mathematician today. Happy Pi Day!

Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Mar 13

Reminder to UMFA colleagues, ratification vote today! I’ll be stopping by to vote YES.

University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · Mar 13

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 hand placing a card into a ballot box.

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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · Mar 11

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.

Movie poster for UNION at the Park Theatre. Winnipeg Screening April 24 at 7 pm.

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Mar 11

Colleagues! Wednesday is our special general meeting ahead of Thursday's ratification vote. Come see the full details of the tentative agreement and have your clarifying questions answered.

University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · Mar 11

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.

Simple word poster for the UMFA Special General Meeting. Wednesday, March 12 from 7 to 10 pm via Zoom.

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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · Mar 8

A tentative agreement has been reached! UMFA members will find details in their email. #umfa2025

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Mar 8

So very proud of everyone’s hard work and solidarity. In the last hours of the bargaining deadline, @umfa-faum.bsky.social reached a tentative agreement. UMFA colleagues check your email and watch out for more details of an SGM and vote later this week! #umfa2025

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University of Manitoba Faculty Association @umfa-faum.bsky.social · Mar 3

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

Port-a-potty with a sign that says "ready to talk."

Porta-potty with a sign that says "fair deal".

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Dr. Jenna Tichon @jtichon.bsky.social · Feb 28

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

University of Manitoba Faculty Association sets March 10 as potential strike date | CBC News

A potential strike by faculty at the University of Manitoba could begin March 10, says the union representing more than 1,300 professors, instructors and librarians.

www.cbc.ca

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CAUT/ACPPU @caut.bsky.social · Feb 21

CAUT is calling on York University to reverse plans to suspend enrolments in 20 academic programs at its Glendon and Keele campuses.

Read more: www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...

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