State Auditor DiZoglio Says Even UMass Must Comply with the Law Dear USA Members, Over the past year and a half, the UMass Amherst administration, led by President of the private UMass Amherst Foundation Arwen Duffy and former Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, has forced through its plan to privatize more than 100 jobs and eliminate the Advancement division. You have rallied and … [Read more...] about UMass Admin Illegally Privatized Advancement, State Auditor Finds
Privatization; its history on campus and steps forward.
Imagine: you’re very good at your job. You like it. You’ve been working for the common good, for UMass Amherst, the State’s premier public university, for years, and every year, you’re getting closer to vesting in the state retirement system. Or maybe you’ve already hit your ten-year mark; maybe you’ve been doing the job for decades. You breathe a little easier knowing that … [Read more...] about Privatization; its history on campus and steps forward.
UMass Amherst Unions Condemn Crackdown on Peaceful Campus Protest
May 8, 2024 *** If you need any assistance from our union in regards to this matter, please reach out to our office.*** UMass Amherst Unions Condemn Crackdown on Peaceful Campus Protest In Solidarity with our co-unions: PSU, AFSCME, MSP & GEO, the University Staff Association condemns the ongoing and unnecessary acts of force in the breakup of a peaceful encampment. … [Read more...] about UMass Amherst Unions Condemn Crackdown on Peaceful Campus Protest
Advancement Update!
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!
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!
