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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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President’s Message: Fair Employment Week, 2026

Dear MUNFA Colleagues, At Memorial, we have seen the same pattern repeatedly: when cuts come, Contract Academic Staff (CAS) feel them first. In the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, more

MUNFA GENERAL MEETING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026

We invite MUNFA members to join in for our upcoming General Meeting. The General Meeting of MUNFA will be held on:

Results of the Call for One (1) Term Appointed Academic Staff Member Position on the 2026-2027 Executive Committee

The following candidate has been elected by acclamation to fill the Term Appointed Academic Staff Member position on the 2026-2027 MUNFA Executive Committee: Member-at-Large Term Appointed Academic Staff Member (1

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

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