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NOSM University Board of Governors and OPSEU/SEFPO Local 677 (Unit 1) Ratify Three-Year Collective Agreement

NOSM University and the NOSM University Faculty & Staff Association (NUFSA) represented by OPSEU/SEFPO Local 677 (Unit 1) are pleased to announce the ratification of their sixth collective agreement, covering full-time faculty, librarians, and professional staff at the University. Both NUFSA's members and NOSM University's Board of Governors voted in favour of ratifying the new collective agreement on November 8, 2023. On behalf of the NOSM University’s Board of Governors, Ms. Joy Warkentin, Chair, would like to thank the members of both negotiating teams for their hard work in reaching an agreement that will ultimately benef...

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NOSM University and OPSEU/SEFPO Local 677 (Unit 1) Reach Tentative Agreement

NOSM University and OPSEU/SEFPO Local 677 (Unit 1) confirm that they have reached a tentative agreement, subject to ratification and Board approval. Accordingly, NOSM University will operate as normal on Monday November 6, 2023....

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NOSM University calls for a peaceful resolution to the conflict

On October 11, 2023, NOSM University issued a statement calling for peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. Some learners at NOSM University have voiced their anger and confusion about this statement that did not acknowledge both sides affected. It is true we failed to acknowledge the suffering of the Palestinian population in Gaza in addition to the Israeli civilian population and all civilian populations affected by this war. The conflict in Gaza is deeply disturbing. We assure you that we do not support war or terrorism, nor do we deny there is immense suffering of innocent populations. First and foremost, NOSM Univers...