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Archives for November 2024

Bargaining Update 11-20-24

November 27, 2024

November 20th, 2024 Where we are:The final day to bring new proposals to the bargaining table has been changed to the next meeting, which is scheduled for December 11th 9-11am. USA presented five proposals. Management did not present, but we anticipate a final proposal and counter from them at the next meeting. Please see below for information about the proposals and bookmark … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 11-20-24

Bargaining Update 11-06-24

November 15, 2024

November 6th, 2024 Where we are: The USA Bargaining Team and management continued to present proposals. Our next bargaining session on 11/20 will be the last meeting we can present new proposals, per our Ground Rules. Once all proposals have been presented, we will move on to constructing counter proposals and start negotiating these proposals with management. Please see below … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 11-06-24

Bargaining Update 10-23-24

November 15, 2024

October 23rd, 2024 Many proposals from both USA and management were presented at today’s bargaining meeting. We presented two coalition proposals, which are proposals that are being brought to the table by multiple unions to increase our negotiating power. Once all proposals have been presented, we will move on to constructing counter proposals. Please see below for information … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 10-23-24

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    Friday, 06 March 2026  10:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Organizing Committee Meeting
    Friday, 06 March 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Saturday, 07 March 2026
  • MTA LGBTQ+ Summit
    Saturday, 07 March 2026  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Monday, 09 March 2026
  • USA Elections Balloting Period begins at 9am!
    Monday, 09 March 2026

  • Multi-Union Momentum (MUM)
    Monday, 09 March 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • USA's Union Crafting Circle
    Monday, 09 March 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, 11 March 2026
  • Health & Safety Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, 11 March 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Executive Board Meeting
    Wednesday, 11 March 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, 12 March 2026
  • UMass Unions United (UUU)
    Thursday, 12 March 2026  8:30 am - 9:30 am

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