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Job cuts feared at uManitoba
"Morale at the university in all levels is at an all-time low," says the president of the union representing several support service positions at the University of Manitoba. His comments follow the release of a report suggesting uManitoba could save up to $30 million by trimming non-teaching expenses. The union president is concerned about widespread job losses for members in physical plant, maintenance, and custodial jobs. The president of uManitoba's faculty association says the report does not divulge how projected savings could be realized, and he presumes any changes in research would affect his members. He adds that the report could affect faculty if its findings lead to fewer support staff. "Somebody's got to pick up that work!" Winnipeg Free Press | Read the report