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BUSTING THE AUSTERITY MYTHS : Thursday, May 21

May 19, 2020

Umass Unions United - Amherst Presentation slides: UUU Slides Solidarity Forever: Donna Vanasse has recorded this "UMass" version of the famous anthem! https://umass.box.com/s/qb7h4gulbkw33axpw4mogco4uw86ytvl … [Read more...] about BUSTING THE AUSTERITY MYTHS : Thursday, May 21

The Teacher’s Strike Wave – RED STATE REVOLT Dec, 4th, 2019

November 25, 2019

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PFML Bargaining – ACTION REQUESTED

September 10, 2019

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Higher Ed Advocacy Day — Thursday 3/21/19

April 22, 2019

WE have a opportunity to dramatically increase the funding UMass receives from the state by getting the Cherish Act passed. The Cherish Act would increase state allocations to public higher education by as much as $500 million per year.  This is our chance to accomplish what we have been advocating for many years: hiring more full-time faculty and staff, and paying … [Read more...] about Higher Ed Advocacy Day — Thursday 3/21/19

January 30, 2019 – Fund Our Future Community Forum

January 31, 2019

MTA and the UMass Unions United (UUU) hosted a community forum on January 30th to rally support for the Fund Our Future campaign. See the press release below for details on the two funding bills that were filed on January 16th:"Promise" (K-12) and "Cherish" (Higher Ed).     … [Read more...] about January 30, 2019 – Fund Our Future Community Forum

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