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
University Staff Association Newsletter – January 2026
❄️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
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
Sneak Peek at the NEW USA WEBSITE!
Hi everyone! My name is Chris Weeks, project manager on the USA website redesign project. When I decided to run for Recording Secretary, I flagged a website redesign as something I thought was a high priority and a project I could lead as someone with web design experience. I believe a website is not just a collection of information - it should be an organizing tool that can … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek at the NEW USA WEBSITE!
