Monday, October 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM on Zoom. While Massachusetts has been taking action to reverse years of underfunding for public higher education, including the use of new revenue generated by the Fair Share Amendment, the Trump Administration is undermining progress by cutting and freezing vital federal funds that support research, student success, and other academic … [Read more...] about Protecting Progress: Defending Public Higher Education in Massachusetts
Growing Solidarity, USA’s Contract and More: USA’s Post-Summer Round-Up
The contract is settled, but USA is laying the foundation for the next few years. By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee Just as quickly as summer started, the start of the Fall semester can feel like a whirlwind. Thankfully, whether your summer was spent having fun in the sun or anxiously waiting for pumpkin spice to show up everywhere, we’ve … [Read more...] about Growing Solidarity, USA’s Contract and More: USA’s Post-Summer Round-Up
HELC Bargaining Council is looking for members
Fourth Friday of the month from 8:30-10:00 AM on Zoom - HELC Bargaining Council is a new group that is being set up this fall. This group is a part of the Higher Ed Leadership Council (HELC) and will include Higher Ed union activists, both faculty and staff, from across the state. This is an opportunity to share information and resources with our higher ed union siblings to put … [Read more...] about HELC Bargaining Council is looking for members
MTA Bargaining Certificate Program registration is now open!
Registration for Fall and Winter courses in the MTA Bargaining Certificate program has now opened. Now is the time to prepare ourselves for the next round of bargaining. Whether you plan to join the Bargaining Team, Negotiations Committee, or join the table as a Silent Bargaining Representative, coming armed with the skills that the Bargaining Certificate offers will help you … [Read more...] about MTA Bargaining Certificate Program registration is now open!
Bargaining Update 6-18-25
Bargaining meetings are now all-day meetings, with a break for lunch. They will still be biweekly on Wednesdays. If you're interested in being an SBR but haven't been able to make the morning times, the afternoon meetings are a great opportunity to join! Make sure to fill out the SBR Interest Survey. Main takeaways from June's bargaining sessions: Article 17: Vacancies … [Read more...] about Bargaining Update 6-18-25
