2/24/26 update: The following is a press release from Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) Organizing Committee: MTA credits member advocacy for halting health cuts Union cancels rallies but will continue to fight for GLP-1 coverage In response to Gov. Maura Healey’s decision to no longer seek drastic spikes in most of the out-of-pocket health care costs for public … [Read more...] about Hands Off Our Healthcare! 3 Ways to Make Your Voice Heard!
University Staff Association Newsletter – February 2026
❄️Monday, February 23, 2026❄️ The USA nomination period for stewards (13), MTA Annual Meeting delegates (16), NEA Representative Assembly delegates (5), and Treasurer and Classification Specialist (one-year terms) begins TODAY, February 23rd! Any and all dues-paying members are encouraged to nominate themselves or their coworkers for these positions. Please submit the … [Read more...] about University Staff Association Newsletter – February 2026
Hands Off Our Healthcare! Stop the GIC Cuts!
UMass Amherst Rally and Press Conference this Tuesday, February 10th, at the Commonwealth Honors College Events Hall The GIC is about to vote to weaken our health care plan... unless we stop them! Join fellow MTA members and other higher education workers for a rally/press conference on February 10 to reject these proposals with our collective voice. Let elected officials … [Read more...] about Hands Off Our Healthcare! Stop the GIC Cuts!
Learn more about the new website!
Hey USA! Chris Weeks here, and on behalf of the Website Subcommittee, allow me to welcome you to the new USA Website. As I mentioned in our website reveal back in October, this is the culmination of several USA members, both executive board and Rank and File, and shows the true potential of what we can do when we pull in the same direction. With the help of MTA, we were able to … [Read more...] about Learn more about the new website!
Meet the USA Executive Board
Name: Sheila Gilmour (she/her)USA Position: PresidentDepartment: USA OfficeYears of Service: 14Hobbies: art, horror movies, trying new things (the weirder the better!) I am excited to work with a great team of enthusiastic, dedicated union reps who are committed to building a strong union. UMass works because we do, and it’s time this University shows us the respect we … [Read more...] about Meet the USA Executive Board
