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UMass Amherst, Drop ICE! Sign the petition by May 1st!

March 26, 2026

Schools Drop ICE aims to get hundreds of colleges and universities to drop their contracts with ICE's key corporate enablers: Enterprise, Hilton, Flock Safety, ICE Air Carriers, and Target. UMass contracts with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the primary provider of ICE's vehicles. Sign the petition link below to tell UMass to end that relationship with ICE enablers and DROP ICE by … [Read more...] about UMass Amherst, Drop ICE! Sign the petition by May 1st!

2026 General Election Results

March 17, 2026

2026 USA General Election Results, 13 stewards, 1 treasurer, 15 MTA Annual Meeting Delegates, 5 NEA Representative Assembly Delegates, 1 Constitutional Amendment

On behalf of the University Staff Association Elections Board, thank you for participating in the 2026 University Staff Association (USA) General Election! This year featured contested elections for Stewards Council, MTA Annual Meeting, and NEA Representative Assembly! We also filled the vacant Treasurer position. Total number of voters: 245 out of 698 total number eligible … [Read more...] about 2026 General Election Results

Announcing the candidates for the 2026 USA elections!

March 3, 2026

Meet the candidates for the 2026 USA Elections

The USA Elections Board is pleased to announce the candidates running for Stewards Council, Treasurer, MTA Annual Meeting and NEA Representative Assembly positions. Candidate statements are below for you to review before casting your ballot. If you have interest in joining the Elections Board, email usa@umass.edu. The balloting period for the University Staff Association … [Read more...] about Announcing the candidates for the 2026 USA elections!

Union Crafting Circle hosted by crafty USA members!

March 2, 2026

A yellow box with sparkles and text over multi-color crochet granny squares that reads "Union Crafting Circle Hosted by the University Staff Association, Monday March 9th and Tuesday March 24th".

Bring your projects and handiwork for an hour of crafting and socializing! All UMass community members are welcome - not just USA members! We hope to establish this crafting group as a reoccurring event. Monday March 9th, 12-1pm @ Hampshire House, Conference RoomTuesday March 24th, 12-1pm @ W.E.B. Du Bois Library, Room 1920 (19th Floor) This is a new group! If … [Read more...] about Union Crafting Circle hosted by crafty USA members!

Hands Off Our Healthcare! 3 Ways to Make Your Voice Heard!

February 20, 2026

Hands Off our Health Care

2/24/26 update: The following is a press release from Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) Organizing Committee: MTA credits member advocacy for halting health cuts Union cancels rallies but will continue to fight for GLP-1 coverage In response to Gov. Maura Healey’s decision to no longer seek drastic spikes in most of the out-of-pocket health care costs for public … [Read more...] about Hands Off Our Healthcare! 3 Ways to Make Your Voice Heard!

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Friday, 27 March 2026
  • HELC Bargaining Council
    Friday, 27 March 2026  8:30 am - 10:00 am

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    Friday, 27 March 2026  9:00 am - 10:00 am

Monday, 30 March 2026
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  • Stewards Council Meeting
    Monday, 30 March 2026  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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  • Communications Committee Meeting
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