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Advancement Update!

October 10, 2023

In collaboration with PSU, USA would like to take this time to address the issue of time reporting around assigning UMass Amherst Foundation work to USA members. https://conta.cc/3RWtrEL … [Read more...] about Advancement Update!

Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic!

September 26, 2023

Flu and COVID vaccine clinics are now open throughout campus!   Thursdays throughout the semester starting on September 28th, the PHPC will be traveling around campus, look for the Wellness on Wheels van. 9/28 Worcester Dining Commons - 2pm-6pm 10/5 Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall -  12pm-4pm 10/12 Berkshire Dining Commons - 11am-3pm 10/19 … [Read more...] about Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic!

HR’s Website Updates

April 1, 2023

April 2023 _ HR website redesign and new links: Our employee benefit program provides significant services and support to you and your family. These benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; generous paid time off; tuition remission; and robust retirement options. Please use the links in the right-hand column to access … [Read more...] about HR’s Website Updates

VICTORY on Question 1: Fair Share Amendment Passes!

November 10, 2022

Sign the Petition to Demand Better Wage Parameters Today! MTA welcomes passage of Question 1 and Governor-elect Maura Healey The MTA congratulates Attorney General Maura Healey on her overwhelming victory to become the next governor of Massachusetts and Kim Driscoll on becoming the state’s new lieutenant governor. Throughout the campaign, the Healey-Driscoll team listened to … [Read more...] about VICTORY on Question 1: Fair Share Amendment Passes!

Sick Leave Bank: Open Enrollment and Volunteer Donations, October 1-31st

October 15, 2022

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Wednesday, 22 July 2026
  • Communications Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, 22 July 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Thursday, 23 July 2026
  • Federal Fightback
    Thursday, 23 July 2026  8:30 am - 9:30 am

  • Organizing Committee Meeting
    Thursday, 23 July 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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

  • UUU Classified Coalition
    Friday, 24 July 2026  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • MTA Summer Conference
    Sunday, 26 July 2026 - Wednesday, 29 July 2026  

Monday, 27 July 2026
  • MTA Summer Conference
    Sunday, 26 July 2026 - Wednesday, 29 July 2026  

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

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

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
  • MTA Summer Conference
    Sunday, 26 July 2026 - Wednesday, 29 July 2026  

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