October 9th, 2024 Context for the bargaining process: We are currently receiving and reviewing management’s proposals, as well as preparing and presenting our proposals. We focus on our initial position in bargaining until all our proposals are on the table. Once everything is on the table from both sides, we'll shift focus to countering and negotiating all proposals. … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 10-09-24
Archives for October 2024
Bargaining Update 09-25-24
September 25th, 2024 Accepted Ground Rules Moving into bargaining and exchanging proposals Further Reading: Contract Corner 1: Ground Rules and Silent Bargaining Representatives Membership Bargaining Survey: Nearly One Third of USA Members Struggle with Food Insecurity, Survey Reveals … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 09-25-24
Unions United: An Open Letter to USA from the Professional Staff Union
Hello USA! My name is Emelia Cooper and I am the Membership Chair for the Professional Staff Union (PSU), along with being an Academic Advisor in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share with you who the Professional Staff Union is, what our shared struggles are and how we can fight and win … [Read more...] about Unions United: An Open Letter to USA from the Professional Staff Union
Contract Corner 1: Ground Rules and Silent Bargaining Representatives
This article is the first installment of long-form updates about the current contract negotiations for the 2024-2027 contract. Short-form updates will be available after each bargaining session with management, thank you for your patience while we establish the process. The Contract Corner: USA and UMass Amherst Management Agree to Ground Rules USA Communications … [Read more...] about Contract Corner 1: Ground Rules and Silent Bargaining Representatives
