By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee As USA enters month number ten at the bargaining table with University management, USA continues to hold firm in their demands. The bargaining team insists on realistic wages and benefits for staff that are in parity with other UMass Amherst staff unions and closer to the reality of the cost of living in … [Read more...] about Contract Corner 3: Management Retreats to DLR to Force Mediation
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Founder’s Day: Brought to You by UMass Unions
By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee On April 29th, the UMass Amherst community descended on the Haigis Mall to celebrate Founders Day - a fun in the sun event where students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the end of the semester with fun events, free food, lawn games, and showcase events that offered a glimpse of what makes UMass … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day: Brought to You by UMass Unions
USA President-elect resigns from Greenfield City Council
Incoming USA President Sheila Gilmour recently announced that she is stepping down as the longest-serving Greenfield City Council member. Speaking to Anthony Cammalleri for the Greenfield Recorder, Gilmour explained that she had taken on a second job due to stagnant wages at UMass leading to struggles balancing her schedule and responsibilities. "I’m really hoping that we’ll … [Read more...] about USA President-elect resigns from Greenfield City Council
USA Well-Represented at MTA ESP Conference
By Kyle Chambers, University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee Odds are, as a member of the University Staff Association, you've had the awkward conversation with an acquaintance where you casually bring up that you work at UMass Amherst. "Oh? Are you a professor/teacher/instructor/faculty member?""No..." And then follows the explanation of what you do, … [Read more...] about USA Well-Represented at MTA ESP Conference
The Strike Conference: Building Workers’ Power Today
By Camille Godbout-Chouinard, USA Communications Committee At the end of March, the UMass Amherst Labor Center ran The Strike Conference. Attended by many of the incoming USA board, the conference was an amazing opportunity to hear from unionized workers from many different sectors. Attending sessions and learning alongside dockworkers, nurses, hospitality workers, and … [Read more...] about The Strike Conference: Building Workers’ Power Today
