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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

USA’s EQUITY & RESPECT RALLY at Summer Conference

July 26, 2018

Greetings! The University Staff Association, the union representing nearly 1000 clerical and technical education support professionals on the Amherst campus and in UMass Amherst extension offices across the Commonwealth, has been in bargaining with UMass since early spring 2017. With a contract that expired in July 2017, the USA has been bargaining for equity and respect. … [Read more...] about USA’s EQUITY & RESPECT RALLY at Summer Conference

Early retirement?

November 22, 2015

Posted March, 2015 Dear USA members, The following communication was sent out by the MTA last night and as promised I am sharing it with you: Early retirement does not cover higher ed.  We understand that Governor Baker’s Office of Administration and Finance responded to a legislative inquiry that the Governor did not intend to include higher education in his early … [Read more...] about Early retirement?

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Thursday, 23 April 2026
  • UMass Unions United (UUU)
    Thursday, 23 April 2026  8:30 am - 9:30 am

Friday, 24 April 2026
  • HELC Bargaining Council
    Friday, 24 April 2026  8:30 am - 10:00 am

  • Multi-Union Health & Safety Committee Meeting
    Friday, 24 April 2026  9:00 am - 10:00 am

Monday, 27 April 2026
  • Multi-Union Momentum (MUM)
    Monday, 27 April 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  • Stewards Council Meeting
    Monday, 27 April 2026  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, 29 April 2026
  • Communications Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, 29 April 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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