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Chris Weeks

May Day Megathread

April 24, 2026

May Day, Join fellow workers in solidarity on campus & in Holyoke. May 1st, International Workers Day

This page contains information and scheduling surrounding May Day 2026 events held on campus and across the Pioneer Valley and will be updated as plans solidify. What is May Day? “May Day” or “International Workers Day,” is observed on May 1st and commemorates the struggles and wins throughout the history of the labor movement across the country and internationally. It's … [Read more...] about May Day Megathread

2026 General Election Results

March 17, 2026

2026 USA General Election Results, 13 stewards, 1 treasurer, 15 MTA Annual Meeting Delegates, 5 NEA Representative Assembly Delegates, 1 Constitutional Amendment

On behalf of the University Staff Association Elections Board, thank you for participating in the 2026 University Staff Association (USA) General Election! This year featured contested elections for Stewards Council, MTA Annual Meeting, and NEA Representative Assembly! We also filled the vacant Treasurer position. Total number of voters: 245 out of 698 total number eligible … [Read more...] about 2026 General Election Results

Announcing the candidates for the 2026 USA elections!

March 3, 2026

Meet the candidates for the 2026 USA Elections

The USA Elections Board is pleased to announce the candidates running for Stewards Council, Treasurer, MTA Annual Meeting and NEA Representative Assembly positions. Candidate statements are below for you to review before casting your ballot. If you have interest in joining the Elections Board, email usa@umass.edu. The balloting period for the University Staff Association … [Read more...] about Announcing the candidates for the 2026 USA elections!

Learn more about the new website!

February 5, 2026

Welcome to the new website for the University Staff Association! featured image

Hey USA! Chris Weeks here, and on behalf of the Website Subcommittee, allow me to welcome you to the new USA Website. As I mentioned in our website reveal back in October, this is the culmination of several USA members, both executive board and Rank and File, and shows the true potential of what we can do when we pull in the same direction. With the help of MTA, we were able to … [Read more...] about Learn more about the new website!

Sneak Peek at the NEW USA WEBSITE!

October 26, 2025

Hi everyone! My name is Chris Weeks, project manager on the USA website redesign project. When I decided to run for Recording Secretary, I flagged a website redesign as something I thought was a high priority and a project I could lead as someone with web design experience. I believe a website is not just a collection of information - it should be an organizing tool that can … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek at the NEW USA WEBSITE!

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Thursday, 30 April 2026
  • Federal Fightback
    Thursday, 30 April 2026  8:30 am - 9:30 am

Friday, 01 May 2026
  • UUU Classified Coalition
    Friday, 01 May 2026  10:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Privatization Teach-In
    Friday, 01 May 2026  11:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • May Day Celebration
    Friday, 01 May 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Western Mass May Day 2026
    Friday, 01 May 2026  4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Monday, 04 May 2026
  • Multi-Union Momentum (MUM)
    Monday, 04 May 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, 05 May 2026
  • USA's Union Crafting Circle
    Tuesday, 05 May 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, 06 May 2026
  • Executive Board Meeting
    Wednesday, 06 May 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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