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
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The Strike Conference: Building Workers’ Power Today
By Camille Godbout-Chouinard, USA Communications Committee At the end of March, the UMass Amherst Labor Center ran The Strike Conference. Attended by many of the incoming USA board, the conference was an amazing opportunity to hear from unionized workers from many different sectors. Attending sessions and learning alongside dockworkers, nurses, hospitality workers, and … [Read more...] about The Strike Conference: Building Workers’ Power Today
Unions United: An Open Letter to USA from the Professional Staff Union
Hello USA! My name is Emelia Cooper and I am the Membership Chair for the Professional Staff Union (PSU), along with being an Academic Advisor in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share with you who the Professional Staff Union is, what our shared struggles are and how we can fight and win … [Read more...] about Unions United: An Open Letter to USA from the Professional Staff Union
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic!
Flu and COVID vaccine clinics are now open throughout campus! Thursdays throughout the semester starting on September 28th, the PHPC will be traveling around campus, look for the Wellness on Wheels van. 9/28 Worcester Dining Commons - 2pm-6pm 10/5 Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall - 12pm-4pm 10/12 Berkshire Dining Commons - 11am-3pm 10/19 … [Read more...] about Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic!
HR’s Website Updates
April 2023 _ HR website redesign and new links: Our employee benefit program provides significant services and support to you and your family. These benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; generous paid time off; tuition remission; and robust retirement options. Please use the links in the right-hand column to access … [Read more...] about HR’s Website Updates
