The UMGSA has worked on a lot of important projects since May 1, 2020. Here are some of the things the UMGSA has done:

• Surveyed students and advocated against the continuing fee increase.

• Advocated for an extension of fee payment deadlines during COVID-19 for graduate students.

• Successfully transitioned the UMGSA investments into ethical investments.

• When the U of M did not agree to remove the continuing fee increase, we advocated for increased scholarship funding and student assistance.

• Surveyed students on the effects of COVID-19 in order to advocate for increased student support during the pandemic.

• Successfully advocated for a bus pass subsidy during COVID-19 in lieu of U-Pass.

• Joined the Manitoba Association of Post-Secondary Students (MAPSS) in order to increase to UMGSA’s advocacy at the provincial level.

• Prepared statements and plans in the event of a strike by UMFA during COVID-19.

• Provided over 400 students with holiday hampers during COVID-19 by re-allocating conference grant funds.

• Successfully advocated for increased scholarships and bursaries for graduate students during COVID-19.

• Established the External Relations Fund Ad Hoc Committee to manage a large pool of UMGSA money that was recently released to us.

• Partnered with FGS to provide subsidies to international students for English language classes through the ELC.