The University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) today reached a tentative agreement.

UMFA Executive is recommending acceptance of the agreement to its members, who will vote Monday. Classes are expected to resume Tuesday, November 22.

Over the weekend, negotiating teams made progress on key issues related to teaching workload, performance metrics, and job protection, resulting in a tentative agreement that the UMFA Executive is recommending their members ratify.

"The last few weeks have been challenging, and at times divisive, but it is my hope that our community will reunite in support of our commitment to our shared mission of teaching, discovery and engagement," said David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor.

"To our students, I want to say that I understand and appreciate the extent to which the events of the past few weeks have disrupted your academic programs and shaken your perceptions of this institution. Please know that we are committed to providing a rapid transition back to class so that you can successfully complete the academic year."

The University negotiating team expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by the conciliation officer appointed by the Province of Manitoba, who was instrumental in bringing the parties together.

The University will not discuss details of the tentative agreement until the UMFA Executive has briefed its members. Students should continue checking umanitoba.ca/strikeinfohttp://umanitoba.ca/strikeinfo/ for updates. All students can expect to receive an email tomorrow with detailed information about class and exam schedules, as well as available student support services.