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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

 

Nuts & Bolts: Upcoming events, FSU Lunchtime Conversations, Proposed Federal Budget Higher Ed Impacts, Wage and Living Conditions Survey, Know your contract and MTA Benefits

3/3/2025

FSU Calendar March 3rd to 7th      

March 4th FSU lunchtime conversations: Equity, justice, inclusion and anti-racism in teaching, research and service

Join colleagues on Tuesday March 4, 12.30-1.30 in University Dining Club, CC 2nd floor to share aspects of your teaching, research and public and community service that are rooted in principles of anti-racism, equity, justice, and inclusivity, and to talk about the threats posed by recent federal government statements and actions. A pizza lunch will be provided.

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Announcing the 2025 FSU Executive Committee Candidates

2/28/2025

Dear FSU Member,

The FSU Elections Committee is pleased to announce the 2025 slate of candidates for positions on the FSU Executive Committee. Positions up for election this cycle include: Vice President, Tenured Faculty, Pre-Tenure Faculty, and Non-Tenure Track Faculty.

The attached document includes the candidates for each position along with their 150-word statements.

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Equity, justice, inclusion and anti-racism in teaching, research and service: join an FSU lunchtime conversation March 4 12.30-1.30 in UDC Campus Center 2nd floor

2/28/2025

Dear Colleague,

Join colleagues on Tuesday March 4, 12.30-1.30 to share aspects of your teaching, research and public and community service that are rooted in principles of anti-racism, equity, justice, and inclusivity, and to talk about the threats posed by recent federal government statements and actions. A pizza lunch will be provided.

FSU lunchtime conversations Spring 2025

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Admin at the table: pay more to park, get less of a raise!

2/28/2025

Dear Colleagues, 

After months of getting very little of substance from the Admin bargaining team, they have summarily rejected virtually all our proposals. We urge as many members as possible to show up before the next bargaining session on Wednesday, March 5 – this will take place right outside ISC 2003 from 9:15 – 9:45. We need you to make your voices heard.  Coffee and snacks provided!  Read on. 

Proposals Admin has Rejected 

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The Point: Upholding Our Mission in Challenging Times

2/27/2025

This week’s Point is written by Suha Ballout, an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing.

Upholding Our Mission in Challenging Times: The Role of Faculty, Librarians, Staff, and Leadership at UMass Boston

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Feb 18th All Union Town Meeting Update and Actions

2/26/2025

Dear Members,

200 members of the four campus unions gathered to meet with the Chancellor, the Provost and other members of upper administration on Tuesday, February 18th. We wanted to share our concerns and fears about federal government threats to members of our community on the basis of immigration status, gender identity, and race, and attacks on higher education including cuts to federal grant funding. 

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Federal policy changes: Attend the MTA higher ed member meeting- join the higher ed working group to fight back!

2/25/2025

Dear Members, 

Over the past month the attacks launched by the federal administration have hit higher education raising concerns about federal research funding, DEI programs and policies, and the safety of our immigrant students, staff, and communities.

Join in Determining Actions to Take

To meet these attacks, higher ed unions have been bringing together members from across all our local chapters to figure out how we can stand together and fight back! We will be meeting every Thursday morning to continue this work.

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March is Union Month at UMB! – Call to Action

2/25/2025

Dear FSU Members,

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Nuts & Bolts: Upcoming events, All Union meeting, FSU elections schedule, MTA Higher Ed conference, Phased Retirement, Workplace Health & Safety Committee, MTA Benefits

2/24/2025

FSU Calendar February 24th to 28th     

Wednesday, February 26th 11:45- 1:30PM UDC Grant Funding Gathering 

Stop by the University Dining Club for some pizza and cookies and converse with colleagues.  This week we are asking those in particular who have grant funding to stop by to share what you are experiencing and help us build a support network.  This is open to all members.  

Contract Bargaining Session, Wednesday, February 26th   9:45AM to 11:45AM  

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Friday, 2/21 3:30-5

2/21/2025

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Friday, February 21st 3:30-5PM.

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

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