As we ramp up for November 20, we want to answer as many questions as we can in advance. Additional questions can be sent to usa@umass.edu. BUS INFO Parking at UMass Amherst: Event FAQs What should I do if I arrive in Boston early? If you arrive to the Statehouse area before 10AM, you can come to the HQ location at: Church on the Hill (140 Bowdoin St, … [Read more...] about November 20 Fair Wages Now! Campaign at the Statehouse FAQ
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Over 250 UMass Workers Rally for Fair Wages! Next Stop? The Statehouse on November 20th!
From USA President Sheila Gilmour: It was great to see so many members at our Fair Wages Now rally on Thursday, October 22nd. Leaders from most of the unions on campus took turns at the mic to explain how urgent this matter is, and what we need to do to win. Yes, we know that 30% is a big ask, but we’ve been underpaid for years while prices for basic necessities have … [Read more...] about Over 250 UMass Workers Rally for Fair Wages! Next Stop? The Statehouse on November 20th!
USA has endorsed the statewide Fair Wages Now! Campaign
USA Has Endorsed the Fair Wages Now! Campaign Vote Results and How We're Going to Fight for Fair Wages Dear USA member, The USA Board has certified the results of the Fair Wages Now! campaign endorsement vote. Here are the results: Question: Do you endorse the MTA Higher Ed Fair Wages Now! campaign that demands a 30% raise over the next 3 years? Yes: 334No: … [Read more...] about USA has endorsed the statewide Fair Wages Now! Campaign
A Major Win for Protecting Your Rights: USA Members Receive Settlement
By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee USA members in University Health Services (UHS) are enjoying a hard-fought victory against arbitrary decision making by university management. In early September, just before the start of the fall semester, USA President Sheila Gilmour signed a settlement agreement with the University related to an Unfair … [Read more...] about A Major Win for Protecting Your Rights: USA Members Receive Settlement
30% raise? In this economy? YES!
Dear USA member, On September 29th, University Staff Association membership will be joining our colleagues from the Massachusetts Community Colleges, State Universities, and the rest of the UMass system in voting to endorse the Fair Wages Now campaign to demand a 30% wage increase from the Governor for our next contract cycle. This is going to set the starting point for our … [Read more...] about 30% raise? In this economy? YES!
