Dear students,

I hope this message finds you well as we embark on the December exam period next week.

I am sharing the news with you that as of Monday, December 11, the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 (ATU), the designated representative for transit workers in the City of Winnipeg, will be on strike, meaning city transit buses will not be operating until further notice.

We recognize the potential impact this strike may have on your daily commute, however, please note that university operations, including the Fall Term exam schedule, will continue as planned. We want to assure you that we are committed to supporting you during this challenging time.

To facilitate communication and provide answers to anticipated questions, a dedicated website, umanitoba.ca/transit, has been launched to keep the UM community informed and prepared. 

This platform offers answers to questions related to planning for travel, parking, alternative transportation options and more.

To help alleviate some of the financial burden should you choose to drive to campus during the exam period (Dec. 12 to 22), UM Parking Services has updated rates as per below:

Fort Garry campus:

• Parking lots U and Q
• Payment through the Honk Mobile app
• Use Zone 91430 for U Lot
• Use Zone 91400 for Q Lot.
• Alternatively, students can pay in these lots without a Honk account by scanning the Honk Express Checkout QR code located on signage in U and Q casual sections near the parking meters.
• The cost to park is $2.50 per hour.
• Other larger casual parking areas available Monday December 11 are:
• Parking lot L - $2.50 per hour.
• University Parkade - $4.50 per hour
• SD Lot (located at the Soccer Complex which is on the Campus Shuttle route) - $2 per 2 hours.

Bannatyne campus:

Parking lot H is available for casual parking at a rate of $4.50 per hour. Space is very limited.

HSC has parkades with casual parking including 820 Sherbrook Street for $4 per hour, 701 William Avenue for $4, and 10 Emily Street for $4.

UM will continue to monitor the transit strike situation and provide timely updates as more information becomes available.

This is not an ideal time to experience such a significant challenge and I understand that you may be feeling additional pressure as you prepare for exams. Your well-being is of utmost importance, and you are encouraged to prioritize self-care, develop strategies to bring relief, and reach out for supports to help you succeed.

Wishing you all the best during this exam period.

Office of the Vice-Provost (Students)

Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

University of Manitoba

208 Administration Building

Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

Confidential Assistant - Marci Davies Marci.Davies@umanitoba.ca: 204.474.6917

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I acknowledge, with humility and gratitude, that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. As a white settler of English and German descent I am committed to walking alongside Indigenous students, colleagues, friends, and neighbours and doing the work that is necessary to honour the truth and contribute to lasting positive change.

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