Faculty Staff Union

The Point: Retirement of former FSU President Rachel Rubin

9/19/2024

Join the FSU for coffee and tea! today, Wednesday, September 18th 12:00-1:30PM

9/18/2024

Dear Member,

Join the FSU for coffee and tea!

Today ,Wednesday, September 18th 12:00-1:30PM

The FSU is sponsoring a coffee and tea station in the University Dining Club, Campus Center, 2nd floor. Bring your lunch, catch up with colleagues, and learn about all your union does.

Sincerely,

Caroline Coscia Sana Haroon

Senior Lecturer II Professor

Political Science Department History Department

Nuts & Bolts: A Cease and Desist, Coffee & Tea, Special Election, Anti Racism Grants, Racoons and MTA News and Benefits

9/16/2024

Dear Members,

As we enter our third week of classes, it is nice to have summer-like weather in September. Makes you want to be outside on the plaza and the green space.

Space Use and Reservation Policy: Cease and Desist

FSU is negotiating our next contract – register now!

9/13/2024

Dear Colleagues,

Announcement of FSU Special Elections for Tenured Faculty Representative And Non Tenure Track Faculty Representative

9/13/2024

Dear FSU Member,

The Point: University Administrators Were Busy This Summer…..Limiting Free Speech

9/12/2024

“The Point” returns once again for this academic year, providing commentary on a range of pressing issues related to higher education at UMass Boston and beyond. This week’s Point is written by Professor Steve Striffler of Labor Studies.

Dear Member,

FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tues, 9/10 4-5

9/10/2024

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Tuesday, September 10^th, 4-5PM. Please note that the Executive Committee will be in executive session between 3:30-4 to discuss confidential grievance matters. Members will be able to attend the regular Ex Com session starting at 4PM.

The meeting today will be via Zoom (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

Bargaining Update and Action – Join us Thursday

9/9/2024

Dear FSU Members,

Welcome back. Unfortunately, we wish we had better news to start the semester. The administration continues to undermine and obstruct the contract negotiations for all the UMass Boston unions. Details below, but please join members from all the campus unions at the Fall Convocation this Thursday morning to hand out flyers to request fair and immediate bargaining– 10:30 am right outside the Campus Center Ballroom.

Nuts & Bolts: Raccoon Sightings in McCormack, Special Election, Title IX, Space Use, Coffee & Tea, and MTA News

9/9/2024

Dear Members,

Many of us have already held at least one session of our classes. To those who meet on Monday only, enjoy meeting your students tonight.

The first Nuts & Bolts includes a variety of items from racoons in McCormack Hall, a special election, FSU activities and the benefits of your MTA membership.

Raccoon Sightings in McCormack