🍀Monday, March 30, 2026🍀 This year featured contested elections for Stewards Council, MTA Annual Meeting, and NEA Representative Assembly! We also filled the vacant Treasurer position and the constitutional amendment was passed. The USA Board wants to extend our gratitude to outgoing stewards Linda Fish, John Folliard, and Jacob Ketchekau for the many hours of time they … [Read more...] about University Staff Association Newsletter – March 2026
UMass Amherst, Drop ICE! Sign the petition by May 1st!
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
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!
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!
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!
