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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

 

Campus Center Garage - Update

2/17/2023

Dear Members, 

We write to update you on the Campus Center garage closure. 

The campus community was informed of the fire protection system issue and subsequent closure in a February 5th email from Kathleen Kirleis.

On February 13th the FSU replied to her seeking an update on when the garage will re-open. We also sought, if the closing is to be extended, assistance for those who have HP placards and even those who arrive before sunrise. 

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Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2023 Elections Extended Until Monday February 27th

2/16/2023

Dear Colleagues, 

The Faculty Staff Union (FSU) holds an election every Spring semester for positions on the FSU Executive Committee.  

The positions up for election or re-election in Spring 2023 include: 

Vice President

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)  

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Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2023 Elections Extended Until Monday February 27th

2/16/2023

Dear Colleagues, 

The Faculty Staff Union (FSU) holds an election every Spring semester for positions on the FSU Executive Committee.  

The positions up for election or re-election in Spring 2023 include: 

Vice President

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)  

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Temple University Grad Strike

2/15/2023

Dear Member,

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FSU Nuts & Bolts: RES Funds

2/13/2023

Dear Members, 

We all receive emails reminding us of an upcoming deadline.  We read it and then say to ourselves – oh, yeah, I need to do that before the deadline. Sometimes we do meet the deadline and other times grading, advising, committee work, and family life causes us to miss the deadline. 

This issue of Nuts & Bolts is a reminder to submit your RES funds.  But first..

Help us push for a larger pay raise! 

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Friday, 2/10, 3:00-4:30

2/10/2023

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee is meeting TODAY Friday, February 10th 3:00PM - 4:30PM.

These meetings are open to all members.   

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

In today’s meeting, we will be discussing the FSU Annual Meeting, FSU budget planning, heating issues in the Healey Library, and more. 

We hope to see you later today. 

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FSU Nuts & Bolts: Medical and Parental Leaves: What to know

2/6/2023

Dear Members, 

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tuesday, 1/31, 3:30-5:00

1/31/2023

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee is meeting TODAY Tuesday, January 31st 3:30PM - 5:00PM.

These meetings are open to all members.   

The meeting today will be only on Zoom (future meetings will be hybrid).  (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

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FSU Nuts & Bolts: Economic Parameters- Help Seek a True Raise

1/30/2023

Dear Members, 

Last week’s Nuts & Bolts explained how our raise percents are determined. This week we continue by providing you more information and asking you to help us push Governor Healey to set parameters that exceed the consumer price index (CPI) and hence, represent a true raise. 

Parameters? 

This is the term used to describe the percent raises of state employees.  

Who sets the parameters? 

The Governor.    

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The Point: Catch a Wave!

1/30/2023

Subject: The Labor Movement and the Education Sector

Action: Support Education Workers However You Can (Donate to strike funds, join pickets, sign solidarity statements)

Greetings, Colleagues:

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