This year is an election year for the Massachusetts Teachers Association, and there is a highly competitive race between three platforms. There have been a few opportunities to hear from the MTA President and Vice President candidates, but we have invited them to speak to UMass staff specifically and address higher education staff concerns. This forum … [Read more...] about MTA President & Vice President Candidate Forum – April 22nd, 11:30am-1pm on Zoom
UMass Amherst, Drop ICE! Sign the petition by May 1st!
Schools Drop ICE aims to get hundreds of colleges and universities to drop their contracts with ICE's key corporate enablers: Enterprise, Hilton, Flock Safety, ICE Air Carriers, and Target. UMass contracts with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the primary provider of ICE's vehicles. Sign the petition link below to tell UMass to end that relationship with ICE enablers and DROP ICE by … [Read more...] about UMass Amherst, Drop ICE! Sign the petition by May 1st!
Union Crafting Circle hosted by crafty USA members!
Bring your projects and handiwork for an hour of crafting and socializing! All UMass community members are welcome - not just USA members! We hope to establish this crafting group as a reoccurring event. Monday March 9th, 12-1pm @ Hampshire House, Conference RoomTuesday March 24th, 12-1pm @ W.E.B. Du Bois Library, Room 1920 (19th Floor) This is a new group! If … [Read more...] about Union Crafting Circle hosted by crafty USA members!
Hands Off Our Healthcare! 3 Ways to Make Your Voice Heard!
2/24/26 update: The following is a press release from Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) Organizing Committee: MTA credits member advocacy for halting health cuts Union cancels rallies but will continue to fight for GLP-1 coverage In response to Gov. Maura Healey’s decision to no longer seek drastic spikes in most of the out-of-pocket health care costs for public … [Read more...] about Hands Off Our Healthcare! 3 Ways to Make Your Voice Heard!
Hands Off Our Healthcare! Stop the GIC Cuts!
UMass Amherst Rally and Press Conference this Tuesday, February 10th, at the Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall The GIC is about to vote to weaken our health care plan... unless we stop them! Join fellow MTA members and other higher education workers for a rally/press conference on February 10 to reject these proposals with our collective voice. Let elected officials … [Read more...] about Hands Off Our Healthcare! Stop the GIC Cuts!
