MUN Students Protest Tuition Costs, Unpaid Work Terms

‘I’m getting screwed by tuition:’ Student protesters march to Confederation Building

On October 1, Memorial University students gathered to march through the downpour to the Confederation building for MUNSU’s ‘Day of Action’ protest. It was cold and rainy day, but student protestors and union representatives brought the heat, opposing what they see as the dismissal of student issues by the provincial government.  The annual ‘Day of Action’ protest advocated for reinstated government funding amidst tuition hikes and difficult eco…

MUN Students Protest Tuition Costs, Unpaid Work Terms

Memorial University students marched from the Clock Tower to Confederation Building over the lunch hour Wednesday, urging authorities to come up with ways to ease the financial pressures they’re facing. The students union argues that the provincial government has cut funding to MUN by 46 per cent since 2013, and MUNSU wants that funding restored. They also want to see an end to unpaid work terms. Sam Battye says he has to work nearly 500 unpaid …

Post-secondary Day of Action highlights concerns with tuition, unpaid work terms

Students rallied today at Memorial University calling on provincial leaders to hear their concerns over tuition, unpaid work terms and more. NTV’s Jodi Cooke was at the day of action and files this report. Related Articles October 01, 2025 Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP arrests woman on theft charges Read more September 30, 2025 Party leaders […]