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The Faculty Staff Union of UMass Boston Quinn/2/81A 100 Morrissey Blvd Boston MA 02125 617-287-6295 | fsu@umb.edu 

The Faculty Staff Union of UMass Boston

Welcome to the FSU Site. Here you will find important information about our union, including the contract, a list of officers and  Executive Committee members, the FSU office telephone number and our address. You will also find information about current issues.   Please be sure to check the site regularly for the most recent issues facing our unit. We also have provided links to related sites that   you may find useful for union issues and for professional activities.



Caroline Coscia, President 

fsu@umb.edu

 

REMINDER: FSU Elections - Voting Ends Monday, April 1st, 9:00AM EST

3/28/2024

Dear FSU Member,

Voting for the FSU elections will conclude at 9am Monday (4/1). You should have received an email with an individualized link to your ballot the morning of Monday. April 25th. You will use this link to cast your ballot for both President and your respective faculty or librarian rank, if applicable. 

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The Point: The Administration Must be Held Accountable

3/28/2024

This week’s Point was written by Professors Keith Jones and Tony Van Der Meer of the  Africana Studies Department.

For the past few years, UMass Boston’s administration, which had agreed to commit to the process of becoming “a leading anti-racist and health-promoting public research institution,” has systematically betrayed their purported commitment.

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Nuts & Bolts: Medical leave update, gender designations, back-to-back classes, anti-racism grant events, Cherish Act support, MTA annual meeting and a save the date

3/25/2024

Dear Members,

This issue is longer than usual. It is so because we have lots of information to share.  

UPDATE: Medical Leave and Third-Party Vendor

Last week’s issue informed you we, along with other UMass unions are working together in coalition and will be taking some actions.  On Friday, March 22nd the FSU sent a formal letter to the Chancellor demanding to cease and desist implementation of the new vendor, FMLASource.

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FSU Elections - Voting Begins Monday, March 25th, 9:00AM EST

3/22/2024

Dear FSU Member,

Voting for the FSU elections will begin at 9am Monday (3/25) and will conclude 9am Monday (4/1). This Monday morning you will receive an email with an individualized link to your ballot. You will use this link to cast your ballot for both President and your respective faculty or librarian rank, if applicable (NTT members: please note that Katie Almeida Spencer is no longer on the ballot). 

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The Point: Promoting Health for UMB's Graduate Workers

3/21/2024

This week’s edition of the Point was guest written by Chidimma Ozor Commer, LMSW, MSW, MA, who is a PhD candidate in the School of Global Inclusion and Development and a member of the GEO Organizing Committee

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FSU Candidates Forum, TOMORROW Wednesday, March 20, 3:00PM – 4:00PM

3/19/2024

Dear FSU Member,

FSU Candidates Forum is Wednesday, March 20, 3:00PM – 4:00PM via Zoom

Meet the candidates for the Faculty Staff Union (FSU) Executive Committee. Come and hear the candidates. Ask them questions. If you are unable to attend, the forum will be recorded and distributed to the FSU membership afterward.

 (contact FSU or the FSU Elections Committee for Zoom information).

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tues, 3/19 3:30-5

3/19/2024

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Tuesday, March 19th, 3:30-5PM.

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

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FSU Nuts & Bolts: Update on medical leaves, FSU Annual Meeting new business call, anti-racism grant events, retirement, and the MTA Annual Meeting

3/18/2024

Dear Members,

This issue’s first item is a benefit important to all union members. Please take time to read and watch for additional information coming this week.

UPDATE: Medical Leave and Third-Party Vendor

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The Point: International Faculty at UMass Boston and the Costs of Immigration

3/7/2024

Today’s Point was written by Sana Haroon, Professor of History and VP of the FSU

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REMINDER: FSU’s Contract Action Team Meeting TODAY Wednesday, March 6th 12pm

3/6/2024

Dear FSU Members,

Do you want to support FSU bargaining?   Can you help us mobilize members?  Research our bargaining proposals?

If your answer is “Yes!!!” (or even “maybe”) then the Contract Action Team is for you!  This will not be a huge time commitment, and all types and levels of involvement are welcome.

Bargaining will start in early April and go through the end of the semester.  Come learn what it is all about:

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