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
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Let Them Eat Lobsters
"Still Life with a Lobster" by Jan Davidsz from Toledo Museum of Art By Alexis Ali, Professional Staff Union (PSU) Communications Committee (Note from the University Staff Association (USA): This editorial, originally posted by PSU is being shared to USA's website as part of the campus-wide unions' continuing collective bargaining efforts towards fair contract. You can … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat Lobsters
USA Heats Up At the MTA Winter Skills Conference!
By Deborah Place and Kyle Chambers Every year, the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) brings together union members from school districts and public higher education institutions from across the Commonwealth to attend the MTA Bargaining Summit and Winter Union Skills Conference. This year’s event took place at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza Hotel in Boston, … [Read more...] about USA Heats Up At the MTA Winter Skills Conference!
“Where the **** are our raises?” – Parameters, Bargaining, and More
By the University Staff Association (USA) Communications Committee As we find ourselves in January 2025, there are a few things to be expected. New university policies, the start of the new Spring 2025 semester, and the frustration of accidentally writing “2024” on your documents. But more importantly, it’s likely you’re reading this and wondering: shouldn’t … [Read more...] about “Where the **** are our raises?” – Parameters, Bargaining, and More
Contract Corner 1: Ground Rules and Silent Bargaining Representatives
This article is the first installment of long-form updates about the current contract negotiations for the 2024-2027 contract. Short-form updates will be available after each bargaining session with management, thank you for your patience while we establish the process. The Contract Corner: USA and UMass Amherst Management Agree to Ground Rules USA Communications … [Read more...] about Contract Corner 1: Ground Rules and Silent Bargaining Representatives
