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Kronos Listening Session – first meeting scheduled June 2nd! Sign up as an SBR!

May 29, 2026

USA will begin meeting with management over the Kronos timekeeping and location tracking system on June 2nd, and we need you to join us as a Silent Bargaining Representative (SBR).   If you’ve never served as an SBR before (or just want a refresher), you can learn more about the process on the SBR webpage. If you’re a returning SBR, you probably remember what an enlightening … [Read more...] about Kronos Listening Session – first meeting scheduled June 2nd! Sign up as an SBR!

Kronos

USA will begin meeting with management over the Kronos timekeeping and location tracking system. The first meeting is June 2nd. How we got here Management has tried to implement Kronos for our coworkers in Administration and Finance (A&F) several times, but have been stopped in their tracks because of Article 8, Section 8, paragraph D, that clearly … [Read more...] about Kronos

Bargaining Archive

Look back on previous contracts and bargaining updates to see what has changed in our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) over the years. This page is a work in progress and will be continually updated. Do you have CBAs that aren't listed here? Please send them to Chris Weeks and we will archive them here! When looking through this archive, think about the wins and … [Read more...] about Bargaining Archive

Bargaining Update 6-18-25

July 22, 2025

Bargaining meetings are now all-day meetings, with a break for lunch. They will still be biweekly on Wednesdays. If you're interested in being an SBR but haven't been able to make the morning times, the afternoon meetings are a great opportunity to join! Make sure to fill out the SBR Interest Survey. Main takeaways from June's bargaining sessions: Article 17: Vacancies … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 6-18-25

Bargaining Update 11-20-24

July 5, 2025

November 20th, 2024 Action Items UMass Classified Staff statewide are overworked and underpaid! Join your sibling unions in signing the petition below in our fight for a living wage. CLICK HERE to sign the Living Wage Petition! Sign up to be a Silent Bargaining Representative today! Our next session is Wednesday 12/11. This is your opportunity to be a fly on the wall as … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 11-20-24

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This Week's Events

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Monday, 08 June 2026
  • Multi-Union Momentum (MUM)
    Monday, 08 June 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, 10 June 2026
  • Communications Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, 10 June 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Health & Safety Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, 10 June 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Federal Fightback
    Thursday, 11 June 2026  8:30 am - 9:30 am

Friday, 12 June 2026
  • UUU Classified Coalition
    Friday, 12 June 2026  10:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Organizing Committee Meeting
    Friday, 12 June 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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