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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, GIC Proposed Co-pay increases, QuantCrit: Interrogating and Applying Research, Medical Leaves, FSU Annual Meeting and MTA Benefits

2/9/2026

FSU Calendar February 9th to 13

Thursday, February 12th UDC Pizza and Cookies 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Stop by the University Dining Club for some pizza (bring your own beverage) and relax, chat with colleagues and meet new colleagues. Pick up some FSU swag – stickers, buttons and t-shirts.

Upcoming:

Nominations for FSU Executive Committee closes Friday, February 20th at 4PM

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Hands off our Healthcare! Stop the GIC Increase: What You Can Do

2/5/2026

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

Right now, Governor Healey is asking the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to shift $100 million in healthcare costs from the Commonwealth onto us. If this goes through, it will mean higher co-pays, deductibles, and premiums, along with the elimination of coverage for critical prescriptions such as GLP-1s.

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The Point: The PSU Picket and Bargaining: Call President Meehan

2/5/2026

The week’s edition was written by The Point committee.  As always, The Point represents the views of the authors and is not the official position of the FSU.

Dear Colleagues:

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Nuts & Bolts: Upcoming events, GIC Increase, Support PSU on Feb 4th, Know Your Contract, Higher Ed Fight Back Meetings and MTA Benefits

2/2/2026

FSU Calendar February 2nd to 6th

Visa Updates & Faculty Q&A with Joe Berger, Monday, February 2nd at 4PM zoom

Last semester, a group of international faculty met with Provost Berger on changes to H-1B visas. It was agreed to meet again to follow up on visas related issues. This is open to all international faculty to discuss issues related to visas and travel. (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

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The Point: Higher Ed Under Attack and Fighting Back!

1/290/2026

The week’s edition was written by The Point committee.  As always, The Point represents the views of the authors and is not the official position of the FSU.

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Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2026 Elections

1/28/2026

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 2026 include: 

President

Librarian (1 position)

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)

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Nuts & Bolts: FSU Executive Committee Meetings, Classroom Temperatures, Health Insurance Increase, MTA Retirement Consulting, Anti-Racism Grant Awardees and MTA Benefits

1/27/2026

FSU Calendar: Upcoming Events

H-1B Visa Updates & Faculty Q&A with Joe Berger, Monday, February 2nd at 4PM zoom

Last semester a group of international faculty met with Provost Berger on changes to H-1B visas. It was agreed to meet again. This is open to all international faculty to discuss issues related to visas and travel. (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

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Proposed Increases in Health Insurance Costs- Join the Fight to Stop the Increases

1/20/2026

Dear Members,

Last Friday you received an email from Marie Bowen, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, confirming when we will receive our January 2026 pay raise.

This is great news but some of that raise may be taken away by changes in our health insurance plans.

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Announcement of FSU Spring 2026 Elections

12/17/2025

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 2026 include: 

President

Librarian (1 position)

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)

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Nuts & Bolts: FSU Elections, Final Grade Submittal, University Closure, Know your Contract: January Pay Raise, NTT Promotion, Fall Semester Payroll, NEA Article on UMass and MTA Benefits

12/15/2025

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

This is the last Nuts & Bolts of the semester. Although you will not receive another until January 26, the FSU works all year.  During winter break, the FSU is here to answer any questions or concerns you may have, albeit a few days off in the next couple of weeks.  If there is an urgent or important issue that arises, we will inform you.

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