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Growing Solidarity, USA’s Contract and More: USA’s Post-Summer Round-Up

September 28, 2025

Graphic reading "University Staff Association's" Summer of 2025 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

HELC Bargaining Council is looking for members

September 22, 2025

Fourth Friday of the month from 8:30-10:00 AM on Zoom - HELC Bargaining Council is a new group that is being set up this fall. This group is a part of the Higher Ed Leadership Council (HELC) and will include Higher Ed union activists, both faculty and staff, from across the state. This is an opportunity to share information and resources with our higher ed union siblings to put … [Read more...] about HELC Bargaining Council is looking for members

MTA Bargaining Certificate Program registration is now open!

September 22, 2025

Registration for Fall and Winter courses in the MTA Bargaining Certificate program has now opened. Now is the time to prepare ourselves for the next round of bargaining. Whether you plan to join the Bargaining Team, Negotiations Committee, or join the table as a Silent Bargaining Representative, coming armed with the skills that the Bargaining Certificate offers will help you … [Read more...] about MTA Bargaining Certificate Program registration is now open!

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