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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’s Contract Action Team Meeting Wednesday, March 6th 12pm

3/4/2024

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 on:

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FSU Nuts & Bolts: FSU Elections, March 8th FSU event, FSU annual meeting, ADA Accommodations, upcoming anti-racism events and coming to campus March 17th

3/4/2024

Dear Members,

Happy meteorological spring! 

FSU Elections, Candidate Forum March 20th

The FSU Elections Committee is hard at work.  On Friday, March 1st the committee sent an email with election details including the candidate slate, candidate forum and voting dates.

Event reminder: The Opportunity Trap on March 8th 12PM- 3PM, Ballroom

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Announcing the 2024 FSU Executive Committee Candidates

3/1/2024

Dear FSU Member,

The FSU Elections Committee is pleased to announce the 2024 slate of candidates for positions on the FSU Executive Committee. Positions up for election this cycle include: President, Tenured Faculty, Pre-Tenure Faculty, Non-Tenure Track Faculty, and Librarian.

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

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

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The Point: Learning from the Wins at Rutgers

2/29/2024

Today’s Point is an excerpt of an interview with Todd Wolfson and Bryan Sacks of Rutgers University conducted by Joseph G. Ramsey, Senior Lecturer, English, American Studies, and Honors College.

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Join FSU’s Contract Action Team!

2/28/2024

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 on:

read more

FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tues, 2/27 4:05 -5

2/27/2024

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Tuesday, February 27th, 3:30-5PM. Please note that the Executive Committee will be in executive session until 4:05 to discuss confidential grievance matters. Members will be able to attend the open portion of the meeting starting at 4:05.

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

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Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2024 Elections- DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 8AM, FRIDAY 3/1/24

2/26/2024

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 2024 include: 

President

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Librarian

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)

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FSU Nuts & Bolts: FSU Annual Meeting, Medical Leave Vendor, Anti Racism Grants, Computer Replacement Program and MTA Benefits Webinar

2/26/2024

Dear Members,

The tips of my daffodils are appearing yet as a true new Englander, I know old man winter is not done with us yet. This week do enjoy the warm weather.  Hang out on the plaza and watch as people shimmy their way around the ‘do not enter’ fencing as they take a shortcut to the new parking lot. It is so nice to leave campus around 5PM and still see the sun.  

FSU Annual Meeting, April 23rd

Mark your calendar!   The FSU Annual Meeting is Tuesday, April 23rd 3:00 – 5:00PM. 

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The Point: FSU Members, Get Ready for Bargaining!

2/22/2024

Dear Member,

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FSU co-sponsored event on Dependent Visa Programs, March 8, 12-3 pm

2/21/2024

Dear Member,

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, The Faculty Staff Union, Department of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, Women’s Center and Department of Asian Studies invite you a lunchtime talk on The Opportunity Trap: High-Skilled Workers, Indian Families, and the Failures of the Dependent Visa Program.   

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