University Staff Association

University Staff Association

University of Massachusetts Amherst
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2024-2027 Bargaining

Bargaining Update 10-23-24

October 23rd, 2024 Many proposals from both USA and management were presented at today’s bargaining meeting. We presented two coalition proposals, which are proposals that are being brought to the table by multiple unions to increase our negotiating power. Once all proposals have been presented, we will move on to constructing counter proposals. Please see below for information … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 10-23-24

Bargaining Update 10-09-24

October 9th, 2024 Context for the bargaining process: We are currently receiving and reviewing management’s proposals, as well as preparing and presenting our proposals. We focus on our initial position in bargaining until all our proposals are on the table. Once everything is on the table from both sides, we'll shift focus to countering and negotiating all proposals.  … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 10-09-24

Bargaining Update 09-25-24

September 25th, 2024 Accepted Ground Rules Moving into bargaining and exchanging proposals Further Reading: Contract Corner 1: Ground Rules and Silent Bargaining Representatives Membership Bargaining Survey: Nearly One Third of USA Members Struggle with Food Insecurity, Survey Reveals … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 09-25-24

Contract Corner 1: Ground Rules and Silent Bargaining Representatives

This article is the first installment of long-form updates about the current contract negotiations for the 2024-2027 contract. Short-form updates will be available after each bargaining session with management, thank you for your patience while we establish the process.  The Contract Corner: USA and UMass Amherst Management Agree to Ground Rules USA Communications Committee on … [Read more...] about Contract Corner 1: Ground Rules and Silent Bargaining Representatives