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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

 

Announcement of FSU Special Election for Tenured Faculty Representatives

9/15/2023

Dear FSU Member, 

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FSU Announces applications are open for Anti-Racism Grants

9/15/2023

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for anti-racism proposals.

This academic year’s funding pool is $45,000.  The application deadline is Friday, October 20th at 4PM EDT. 

Background

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FSU Supports Cherish Act, Submits Testimony

9/14/2023

Dear Members,

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tues, 9/12 2:00-3:30

9/12/2023

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee is meeting TODAY Tuesday, September 12th, 2:00-3:30PM.

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

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Nuts & Bolts: Investment in Public Higher Education is Investment in Us

9/11/2023

Dear Members,

The first Nuts & Bolts of the new academic year includes an update on the Anti-Racism grants and focuses on the lack of state investment in higher education.

Anti-Racism Grants

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Targeting of Africana Studies Faculty

9/8/2023

Dear Member,

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Welcome Back From Your Faculty Staff Union

9/5/2023

Dear Members,

Happy new academic year! The next few days are exciting as we reconnect with colleagues, meet new colleagues, and greet our students.   I hope you had a relaxing, restful, and productive period of non-responsibility. And for those new to UMB, we welcome you to campus and wish you a positive and productive semester ahead.

Your union is gearing up for a busy semester.  Many of our activities and actions include numerous ways for you to get involved.  

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Contract Funding Update

8/3/2023

Dear members,

On July 12th, the funding request for our one-year contract was submitted to the State Legislature.  At the time, the legislature was still negotiating the annual state budget.  We were unsure whether our funding would be included in the annual budget or a supplemental budget.

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Parking Pass Update

7/24/2023

Dear Colleagues,

Summer Session Two Parking Passes

Summer Session One and Two parking passes remained priced at $70 per session this year.

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Contract Ratification Vote Results

7/11/2023

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the results of the contract ratification vote.

There were 289 votes cast. 288 votes in favor of ratification. 1 vote opposed.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the process – especially to the Contract Action Team whose enthusiasm and commitment helped secure expanded bargaining and raises higher than any time in recent memory, to those who attended the July 6th info session, and of course to everyone who voted. This is a resounding victory for faculty and librarians.

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