By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee On April 29th, the UMass Amherst community descended on the Haigis Mall to celebrate Founders Day - a fun in the sun event where students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the end of the semester with fun events, free food, lawn games, and showcase events that offered a glimpse of what makes UMass … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day: Brought to You by UMass Unions
Bargaining Update 05-07-25
Important Update: USA has agreed to begin bargaining with management in full-day sessions, split between mornings and afternoons. The dates will remain on alternating Wednesdays, and you are invited to attend one or both sessions depending on your availability. Be sure to check the Silent Bargaining Representative Headquarters page for more information on how to sign up to … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 05-07-25
Bargaining Update 04-23-25
Article 8 Inclement Weather At a previous bargaining session, Management presented a proposal intended to ensure that USA staff would be able to switch to remote work in the event of a campus closure. USA's bargaining team and several Silent Bargaining Representatives (SBR's) coordinated with the bargaining team and SBRs of the Professional Staff Union (PSU) to develop a … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 04-23-25
USA President-elect resigns from Greenfield City Council
Incoming USA President Sheila Gilmour recently announced that she is stepping down as the longest-serving Greenfield City Council member. Speaking to Anthony Cammalleri for the Greenfield Recorder, Gilmour explained that she had taken on a second job due to stagnant wages at UMass leading to struggles balancing her schedule and responsibilities. "I’m really hoping that we’ll … [Read more...] about USA President-elect resigns from Greenfield City Council
Contract Corner 2: USA Weighs Options for Next Steps in Bargaining
By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee As the end of April approaches, USA's Bargaining Team has reflected on the discussions that led to where they are now in the bargaining cycle. They reflect on the important dates that have flown by: the start of the first assured parameter raise in January, the deadline to submit new proposals in December … [Read more...] about Contract Corner 2: USA Weighs Options for Next Steps in Bargaining
