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April 17, 2026

Administrations Spending Priorities and Questions about Shared Governance at Memorial

Numerous MUNFA members have contacted the MUNFA Executive to communicate their concerns about a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the office of the Provost last month to hire an external consulting firm “to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic enrolment management plan”…

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23 September 2026

Second Call for Nominations for One (1) Term-Appointed Academic Staff Member (ASM) on the 2026-2027 MUNFA Executive Committee

In accordance with election procedures outlined in the MUNFA Nominating & Balloting Committee Terms of Reference, this is the second call for nominations for one (1) Term-Appointed Academic Staff Member

23 September 2026

Volunteer Call to Serve on the MUNFA Academic Freedom & Grievance Committee (St. John’s Campus)

Would you like to become more involved with MUNFA? Do you have a passion for fighting for fairness, respect, academic freedom, and better working conditions for your colleagues? Do you

14 September 2026

MUNFA Town Hall- Negotiating update

Dear Colleagues, MUNFA town hall this Friday, 2pm, will feature Nicole Power, Co-Lead Negotiator, to update members on where things stand at the bargaining table. She will walk us through

14 September 2026

Call for MUNFA Committee Volunteers 2026-2027

The MUNFA Executive is still seeking volunteers for committees for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. If you are interested in serving on any committee(s) listed below, please check the appropriate line(s).

10 September 2026

Carrying Forward Unused Vacation Leave

Under the current Collective Agreement (Article 21-Leaves), a maximum of one year’s unused entitlement may be carried forward from one Academic Year to the next. Clause 21.03(c) states: 21.03(c) Written

8 September 2026

President’s Welcome Message and Invitation to Welcome Socials

Dear MUNFA Colleagues, Welcome to a new semester, with all its joys and challenges. I am very excited to get back in the classroom after a semester of working with

8 September 2026

First Call for Nominations for One (1) Term-Appointed Academic Staff Member (ASM) on the 2026-2027 MUNFA Executive Committee

In accordance with election procedures outlined in the MUNFA Nominating & Balloting Committee Terms of Reference, this is the first call for nominations for one (1) Term-Appointed Academic Staff Member

UPDATE – Results of the Call for Nominations for the Grenfell Member-at-Large Position on the 2026-2027 MUNFA Executive Committee

As an update to MUNFA’s IB dated August 6, 2026 with regards to the vacancy of the member-at-large position for the Grenfell Campus Representative (with a term ending August 31,

Use of Smart Glasses in Classrooms

The MUNFA Executive would like to highlight growing concerns regarding the use of smart glasses in classroom, lab and assessment settings. Smart glasses are wearable devices capable of video and

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