University Staff Association

University Staff Association

University of Massachusetts Amherst
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USA is HIRING!

We are excited to announce that the University Staff Association is going to begin the process of onboarding a new Union Support Assistant! This is a position we've had in the past (under a few different titles) and, knowing how busy we all are and how busy we're going to get as we come closer to bargaining, it's a position we now NEED. The ideal candidate is local, eager to … [Read more...] about USA is HIRING!

May Day Megathread

This page contains information and scheduling surrounding May Day 2026 events held on campus and across the Pioneer Valley and will be updated as plans solidify. What is May Day? “May Day” or “International Workers Day,” is observed on May 1st and commemorates the struggles and wins throughout the history of the labor movement across the country and internationally. It's … [Read more...] about May Day Megathread

USA’s EQUITY & RESPECT RALLY at Summer Conference

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?

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?