A faculty association has been in existence at the University of Manitoba since 1951. The founding organization was named the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Manitoba and at the time of its establishment had a membership of 169. In June of 1971, this Association changed its name to the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA). UMFA was formally certified by the Manitoba Labour Board as the bargaining agent for full-time academic staff at the University of Manitoba in November of 1974. UMFA membership totals approximately 1,200 professors, instructors, and academic librarians.
The UMFA banner, pictured here, hangs on the east wall of the UMFA boardroom. Carole Condé and Karl Beveridge, two artists with a long history of designing images for labour organizations, were commissioned by UMFA to produce the work. We are proud to have this remarkable piece of art which commemorates our history and symbolizes the work of our Members.