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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

 

The Point: Reopening the University Dining Club with full food service

11/8/2023

This week’s The Point is written by Prof. Lynne Byall Benson, Senior Lecturer, Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies

I have recently visited several college campuses and couldn’t help but notice how many spaces were available for students, faculty, and staff for conversation, a coffee break or meal with a colleague, a visitor, a potential new hire, or just hanging out between classes or meetings.

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Nuts & Bolts: Grants, Leaves, Accommodations, Veterans Day campus openings

11/6/2023

Dear Members, 

Update: Nov 1st Endowment and Grants Processing Forum

Thank you to those who attended last week’s forum. Thank you to those who were unable to attend yet sent us comments. We want to keep the conversation going.  If you are managing a grant, please contact us to be added to the listserv.

Our Contract: Medical/Sick/Parental Leave 

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The Point: Labor’s “Moment” and Associate Lecturers at UMass Boston

11/2/2023

Today's Point was written by Professor Steve Striffler of the Labor Resource Center.

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The Faculty Staff Union Mourns the Loss of Life in Israel and Palestine

11/1/2023

We, the members of the Faculty Staff Union Executive Committee, mourning the loss of life in Israel and Palestine, voted to join the American Labor Movement in calling for US politicians to demand an immediate ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza.

We believe it is our responsibility to ensure that our campus remains a safe place for our community to discuss, share, debate, and to foster learning, empathy, and understanding, without fear. We must acknowledge and give voice to the collective grief of all members of our community.  

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REMINDER: FSU Forum On Endowment and Grant Processing, TODAY, 11/1/23, 3PM- 3:50PM

11/1/2023

Dear Members,

A reminder that the FSU is hosting a forum TODAY Nov 1st 3:00 – 3:50PM: Endowment and Grants Processing.

Do you deal with endowments and grants? Are you paid from these sources? If so, please join us for a discussion related to how these funds are used.    (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

Sincerely,

Caroline Coscia                             Sana Haroon

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Seeking bargaining team members - deadline to apply Thursday, November 2nd at 4PM EDT

10/30/2023

Dear Member,

The deadline to apply for the FSU Core Bargaining Team is Thursday November 2nd at 4PM.  The application form is attached.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 

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Nuts & Bolts: Grants Forum, Enrollment Caps, Weingarten Rights, Transportation Proposal

10/30/2023

Dear Members,

Forum Nov 1st 3:00 – 3:50PM: Endowment and Grants Processing.

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The Point: Solidarity: A love story

10/26/2023

Dear Member,

The American media reflexively depicts unions that stand up for themselves as selfish or stupid. In James Baldwin’s words, any “relatively conscious” working person can see that nothing could be further from the truth.

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Follow Up Regarding Our Raises

10/23/2023

Dear Member,

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Nuts & Bolts: Raise Status, Core Bargaining Team, Membership Benefits

10/23/2023

Dear Members, 

Status of Our Raises:  The Good, the bad and the……….

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