September 25th, 2024
- Accepted Ground Rules
- Moving into bargaining and exchanging proposals
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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 …
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 …
Nearly One Third of USA Members Struggle with Food Insecurity, Survey Reveals
By Kyle Chambers and the USA Communications Committee
In 2023, labor unions across UMass, including the University Staff Association (USA), prepared to negotiate their next three-year contract with university management. However, Governor Maura Healey opted to instead announce …
UMass Admin Illegally Privatized Advancement, State Auditor Finds
State Auditor DiZoglio Says Even UMass Must Comply with the Law
Dear USA Members,
Over the past year and a half, the UMass Amherst administration, led by President of the private UMass Amherst Foundation Arwen Duffy and former Chancellor Kumble …