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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

 

Important Information on Non Tenure Track Faculty Contract Rights

2/14/2020

Dear NTT Colleague,

Welcome back (and a welcome to UMass for any new NTT faculty)! We know you are busy with the start of the semester but we want to be sure you are aware of important language in the FSU contract regarding non-tenure track faculty. This language covers everything from just cause rights, to promotional eligibility, to paid sick leave, and more.

Mt. Ida- our campaign is working! Plus other important information

2/13/2020

Dear Colleague,

Some important updates are here. 

FSU Elections – Reminder that nomination period ends this Friday, Feb 14th

2/12/2020

Dear Members,

The Faculty Staff Union (FSU) holds an election every Spring semester for positions on the FSU Executive Committee.  We want to remind you that the deadline for nominations is this  Friday, February 14th at 5PM.

The positions up for election or re-election include:

President

Librarian

Pre-tenure

Tenured

Non-Tenure track (2 positions)

FSU Member Meeting on Bargaining – Please join us on Feb 19

2/10/20

Dear FSU Member,

The FSU Core Bargaining Team and the FSU Bargaining Support Committee invite you to an informational session related to collective bargaining for our 2020-2023 contract.

Meet your Bargaining Team

Find out what’s happening in bargaining

Learn about expanded bargaining which is new to UMB

Learn about the results of the bargaining survey (more info to come)

Provide us with your input

Wednesday, February 19th 1:00-2:00PM in W -1- 061

FSU Executive Committee Statement on Coronavirus

2/7/20

Dear Members,

The FSU Executive Committee writes with some brief remarks on the recent news about an isolated case of coronavirus at UMass Boston. 

FSU Elections – Nominations period to Feb 14th

2/5/2020

Dear Members,

The Faculty Staff Union (FSU) holds an election every Spring semester for positions on the FSU Executive Committee.  The deadline for nominations is 5pm Friday, February 14th.

The positions up for election or re-election include:

President

Librarian

Pre-tenure,

Tenured,

Non-Tenure track (2 positions). 

The attached documents contain information regarding the election process specifically on nominations and campaigning, as well as the nomination forms (see below).

Coronavirus update and Mt Ida

2/3/2020

Dear Colleague,

Welcome back and important information from the FSU

1/28/2020

Dear Colleague,

I hope you are having a great beginning of your semester.  Here’s some important information and updates.  

Information on FSU Elections. Nomination Form Available

1/28/2020

Dear Members,

Welcome back!  The start of Spring semester is also the time for election for Faculty Staff Union (FSU) Executive Committee positions.

The positions up for election or re-election in Spring 2020 include:

President

Librarian representative

Pre-tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)

Non-Tenure track (2 positions)

Nomination Period is January 31st to February 14th

Health care benefits hearing this Wednesday January 28

1/23/2020

Dear Colleague:

We hope you are enjoying your break.  To keep health care affordable and to meet your needs, please comment at the health insurance listening tour this Wednesday January 29, 5-6:30 pm

McCormack State Office Building, 21st floor conference rooms

One Ashburton Place, Boston

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