by an anonymous USA Member I knew her the way many knew her. We had emailed about catering, I met her at events, she was another coworker across campus. When Emma was murdered, at first, no one knew what to do. We just went back to work. Then the videos and stories started coming out. An abusive husband taking pride in beating his wife and the mother of his children to … [Read more...] about One Time Too Far: A Reflection on the Murder of our Coworker, Emma
University Staff Association Newsletter – April 2026
đ§ď¸Monday, April 27, 2026â Vigil for Emma As we process the death of our co-worker and union sibling Emma, the campus labor unions will be holding a vigil for UMass workers and community members to gather together. This vigil will begin at 2:30pm at the Flagstone Terrace (shortly after the annual UMass Amherst Founderâs Day event). We will hold space for a brief community … [Read more...] about University Staff Association Newsletter – April 2026
Kronos and Chronos: An Essay on Time-Keeping and Staff Surveillance
by an anonymous USA Member Communications Committee note for further context: Last Wednesday on May 13th, over 140 USA members met together to discuss the potential implementation of the time-keeping software and location tracking system called Kronos for USA members in Administration & Finance (A & F). Management contacted your Executive Board earlier this month to … [Read more...] about Kronos and Chronos: An Essay on Time-Keeping and Staff Surveillance
Have you heard of the Haymarket Affair?Â
by Sharon Gardner, USA Communications Committee Now is the chance to strike for the existence of the oppressed classes. The oppressors want us to be content. - August Spies, speech held at Haymarket Square, May 4, 1886 The Haymarket Affair took place in Chicago on May 4, 1886, during a protest for an eight-hour workday. The rally was peaceful … [Read more...] about Have you heard of the Haymarket Affair?Â
May Day Megathread
This page contains information and scheduling surrounding May Day 2026 events held on campus and across the Pioneer Valley and will be updated as plans solidify. What is May Day? âMay Dayâ or âInternational Workers Day,â is observed on May 1st and commemorates the struggles and wins throughout the history of the labor movement across the country and internationally. It's … [Read more...] about May Day Megathread
