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Western Regional Conference

Register now for October’s Western Regional Conference in Winnipeg and receive early bird pricing!

Hosted at the Union Centre in the city that brought you the 1919 general strike, this year’s conference will include sessions on: Joining the House of Labour, Sectoral Bargaining, Navigating Relations with a Provincial “Labour Government”, and more!

Seating for the President’s Dinner is limited to 50, so don’t miss out. 
 
Early bird pricing of $350.00 per person will be in effect until August 7, 2026. After August 7, the registration fee will increase to $425 per person.  Once you register, the fee can be paid by cheque. Complete the registration formnow.
 
In addition to engaging conference presentations, there are many opportunities to enjoy special events in Winnipeg:

• A reception and tour of the Winnipeg Art Gallery on October 22
• The President’s Dinner on October 23 will be at the Boreal Bistro at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, where UM President Michael Benarroch will talk about Academic Freedom. ONLY 2 SEATS REMAIN!
• A 1919 General Strike Bus Tour in the afternoon of October 24.

You are encouraged to book your hotel soon! We have secured additional rooms at:

• The Viscount Gort Hotel - 1670 Portage Ave.
  • Note: This is approximately 5.6km from Union Centre
  • Accessible via the Winnipeg Transit Blue bus route. Plan your bus trip here.) 
  • Phone: 204-775-0451, or toll-free 1-800-665-1122
  • Use booking code “UMFA”
     
• Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel - 1415 Regent Ave. W.
  • Note: This is approximately 8.3km from Union Centre.
  • Accessible via the Winnipeg Transit FX bus route. Plan your bus trip here.)
  • Phone: 204-775-0451, or toll-free 1-888-332-2623  
  • Website: https://canadinns.com/destination-centres/club-regent-casino/
  • The online booking code is the group block ID# 1160409.
    If booking by phone, use Group block ID# or "University of Manitoba Faculty Association"

We look forward to seeing you this fall!
 
- The Western Regional Committee 2026 Planning Committee

The Organizing and Communications Committee needs you!

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you have ideas and a great enthusiasm to share them? Do you have a knack for organizing social events? Maybe you're passionate about politics and want to see elected officials do more for post-secondary education.

Now is the perfect time for you to join one of the UMFA Organizing and Communications Committees. Choose from the Listening Tour Sub-committee, Election Action Sub-committee, Social Events Sub-committee, Safe Air Sub-committee, and the Bargaining Sub-committee.

Listening Tour Sub-committee

The best way to keep your colleagues connected to the Association is to talk to them one-on-one. Members of the OCC Listening Tour Sub-committee will be reaching out to UMFA Members throughout the year to hear what they have to say about their workplaces, and about how working conditions can be improved. Training and support provided!

Social Events Sub-committee

Have a knack for organizing social events? Join this OCC Sub-committee and help get your colleagues together for coffee, conversation, and other social activities. 

Safe Air (formerly the COVID-19) Sub-committee

The Safe Air sub-committee works to educate and advocate for safe, clean air for everyone on our campuses. We advocate for improved ventilation to reduce transmission of airborne viruses and pathogens, create materials to support precautions in our workplace (masking, COVID-19 Teaching FAQ) and work together to advocate for a future of safe air on campus that goes beyond the current and on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

Bargaining Sub-committee

This committee is a new initiative to help support the bargaining team, Collective Agreement Committee (CAC), and Executive with member mobilization initiatives.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or you just want to bring a fresh perspective to the table, your unique skills and ideas are valuable assets that can help shape the committees' initiatives.

For information on how to get involved and for more details on each sub-committee, contact OCC Chair Jenna Tichon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Committee meetings are open to all members. The dates for each are on the website here: https://www.umfa.ca/news/meetings-events.