Manitobans have an opportunity to help shape the province’s next budget — and Brandon residents won’t have to travel far to take part. The Government of Manitoba is hosting a series of Budget 2026 public meetings across the province, inviting people to share their priorities, ideas, and feedback directly with the Minister of Finance. The […]
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BUFA wishes our members a smooth end of term and a safe and restful holiday season!
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Whether it’s extreme weather, a power outage, or any unexpected campus disruption, the BU Ready app helps students, faculty, and staff stay prepared, informed, and safe. It offers clear guidance on emergency procedures, connects you with vital safety resources, and empowers you to act quickly and confidently when things don’t go as planned. In short:
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Each year, Fair Employment Week shines a spotlight on the precarious and often overlooked working conditions experienced by contract academic staff (CAS). The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) Make It Fair campaign positions FEW as more than a symbolic moment — it’s an opportunity to galvanize support, change public conversations, and strengthen collective bargaining
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Today, David Robinson, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) shared this dire warning with all faculty unions in Canada: On November 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney will introduce a federal budget. It has been widely telegraphed that the budget will enact 15% cuts across all federal departments over three years. If
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🧡 Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never made it back home and support residential school Survivors, their families, and communities. Today (and all days), we must learn, remember, and reflect. This isn’t just about the past, but about the lingering legacies of the residential schools system
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Don’t forget to mark your calendar! There’s a BUFA Town Hall on Tuesday, September 9 in CHO 212 on campus. Need a Zoom link to join remotely? Contact the BUFA Office to register for a link. Hope to see you then!
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