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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

 

FSU Nuts & Bolts: Last of the semester.......

5/8/2023

Dear FSU Members,

This is the final Nuts & Bolts of the academic year.   This issue provides information on a variety of items- including annual meeting updates, deadlines, and fun activities.

International Faculty Breakfast Social

The FSU welcomes all international faculty to gather on May 9th, 9:00-10:30AM to meet, share advice and forge solidarity.  Stop by ISC 1 – 1400 or on zoom at  (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

The Point of No Return

5/8/2023

Greetings, Colleagues:

Well, my title is a little melodramatic, but indulge me for a minute. 

FSU Nuts & Bolts: FSU Executive Committee Statement on Healey Library

5/1/2023

Dear Member,

The FSU Executive Committee supports a Healey Library that is a gathering place for scholarship, engagement, and conversation for all members of the UMass Boston community.  A library is the heart and soul of a university campus.  

FSU Nuts & Bolts: Vaccine requirement change proposal

5/1/2023

Dear FSU Members,

This issue of Nuts & Bolts is a little different. Today, we are sending you two Nuts & Bolts. This one is regarding the University’s proposed change to the covid vaccine requirement.  Later today you will receive the second Nuts & Bolts which is about the Healey Library

Vaccine Requirement Change

The Point: New Jersey State of Mind

5/1/2023

Greetings, Colleagues:

What an honor to be sending you this communication on May Day (aka International Workers’ Day)—the holiday that celebrates the efforts of labor around the world.

FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Fri, 4/28 3:00-4:30

4/28/2023

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee is meeting TODAY Friday, April 28th, 3:00PM - 4:30PM.

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

In today’s meeting, we will be discussing FSU committee appointments, ideas for progressive union dues, a resolution in support of the Healey Library, and more. 

We hope to see you today. 

Caroline Coscia                                 

Student Loan Forgiveness Update- MTA Webinar May 1st

4/27/2023

Dear Member,

We wanted to highlight the following information released by the MTA regarding a student loan forgiveness webinar. Please see the link for more details on who is eligible.  

Student Loan Forgiveness

When: 6 p.m., Monday, May 1

Where: Virtual

REMINDER: FSU Annual Meeting, TODAY April 25th 3:30 – 5PM

4/25/2023

Dear FSU member,  

We want to remind you that the FSU Annual Meeting will be TODAY, Tuesday, April 25th from 3:30PM to 5:00PM. The meeting will be held virtually:  (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

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