❄️Monday, January 27, 2026❄️ From Minnesota to Massachusetts: ICE Out of Our Cities! On Sunday, nearly 5,000 unionists and activists across Massachusetts gathered online to hear educators and union presidents Marcia Howard, Marty Fridgen, and Catina Taylor. Leaders who are actively resisting ICE in their schools and communities in Minnesota. Their message couldn’t be … [Read more...] about University Staff Association Newsletter – January 2026
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University Staff Association Newsletter – December 2025
❄️Monday, December 22, 2025❄️ UNION SKILLS WINTER CONFERENCE Whether you're an experienced organizer or new to organizing spaces, the Union Skills Winter Conference is a fun way to come together, learn new skills, and make connections with union colleagues across the state. The 2026 Union Skills Winter Conference is January 23-24, 2026 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in … [Read more...] about University Staff Association Newsletter – December 2025
USA Heats Up At the MTA Winter Skills Conference!
By Deborah Place and Kyle Chambers Every year, the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) brings together union members from school districts and public higher education institutions from across the Commonwealth to attend the MTA Bargaining Summit and Winter Union Skills Conference. This year’s event took place at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, … [Read more...] about USA Heats Up At the MTA Winter Skills Conference!
Nearly One Third of USA Members Struggle with Food Insecurity, Survey Reveals
By Kyle Chambers and the USA Communications Committee In 2023, labor unions across UMass, including the University Staff Association (USA), prepared to negotiate their next three-year contract with university management. However, Governor Maura Healey opted to instead announce parameters that featured a one-year extension of all state contracts. With this extension … [Read more...] about Nearly One Third of USA Members Struggle with Food Insecurity, Survey Reveals
