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!
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!
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!
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!
Growing Solidarity, USA’s Contract and More: USA’s Post-Summer Round-Up
The contract is settled, but USA is laying the foundation for the next few years. By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee Just as quickly as summer started, the start of the Fall semester can feel like a whirlwind. Thankfully, whether your summer was spent having fun in the sun or anxiously waiting for pumpkin spice to show up everywhere, we’ve … [Read more...] about Growing Solidarity, USA’s Contract and More: USA’s Post-Summer Round-Up
