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Kronos Impact Bargaining

Kronos Update: June 17th Meeting with University Admin and Petition Update

June 24, 2026

We Say Kro-NOS! No to location tracking and surveillance

Dear USA members, On Wednesday June 17th, the University Staff Association met again with UMass Admin (Barbara Chaput, Jeremy Forgue, and Ryan Kennedy) to discuss the implementation of Kronos and ask questions. Our questions were met with a shocking amount of “I don’t know” and no clarity around why it’s necessary. They were unable to describe how utilizing Kronos will be a … [Read more...] about Kronos Update: June 17th Meeting with University Admin and Petition Update

Kronos

Kronos Updates. We Say Kro-NOS!

What happens when you… You…  Management’s plan was to have USA members start punching in by September 8th. You and your coworkers have successfully disrupted their plans! Over the past two years, you have grown USA into a more powerful and active union. In May, University admin announced that they would be breaking our contract and forcing timekeeping onto … [Read more...] about Kronos

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!

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Monday, 05 October 2026
  • Multi-Union Momentum (MUM)
    Monday, 05 October 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Wednesday, 07 October 2026
  • Executive Board Meeting
    Wednesday, 07 October 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, 08 October 2026
  • UMass Unions United (UUU)
    Thursday, 08 October 2026  8:30 am - 9:30 am

  • Organizing Committee Meeting
    Thursday, 08 October 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Not One More: A Forum on the Fight Against Femicide
    Thursday, 08 October 2026  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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