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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

 

Update on FSU Elections

3/6/2023

Dear FSU Member,

The FSU Elections Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 slate of candidates for positions on the FSU Executive Committee. Positions up for election this cycle include: Vice President, Tenured Faculty (2), Pre-Tenure Faculty (1), and Non-Tenure Track Faculty (2).

NOTE: We are still seeking candidates for the Pre-Tenure and Tenured Positions. We will continue to accept nominations.

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The Point: HELU Takes it National!

3/6/2023

Greetings, Colleagues:

I am delighted to turn this week’s Point over to our colleague Joseph Ramsey, who has some really fascinating things to say about a new effort to link up higher education unions across the country.

Sincerely,



Jeff Melnick

FSU Vice President

Dear FSU colleagues,

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FSU Nuts & Bolts: Upcoming events and Healey Higher Ed Budget

3/6/2023

Dear Members, 

Welcome to meteorological Spring (March 1st)!!   

This issue of Nuts & Bolts is a potpourri of items.  Many of us have long ‘to do lists’ the next week from mid-term exams to grading assignments, so a little light reading for you. 

Save the Date:  March 30th Healey Library Archives Open House  

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting Postponed Until Tues, 3/7 3:30-5:00

3/3/2023

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee is meeting Tuesday, March 7th, 3:30PM - 5:00PM, not today (Fri 3/3)

These meetings are open to all members.   

We’ll send meeting info on Tuesday morning

Caroline Coscia                                 

FSU President                                   

Senior Lecturer II                               

Political Science Department        

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Nuts & Bolts: Online Course Development Fees – just say no, plus update on Higher Ed Advocacy Day

2/27/2023

Dear Members, 

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The Point: Emergencies, Fast and Slow

2/27/2023

Subject: Attacks on Academic Freedom

Action: Join the March 7th Action in Florida

Greetings, Colleagues

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REMINDER: Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2023 Elections Ends Today Monday February 27th

2/27/2023

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 2023 include: 

Vice President

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)  

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REMINDER: Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2023 Elections Extended Until Monday February 27th

2/23/2023

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 2023 include: 

Vice President

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)  

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Higher Ed for All: How does this impact you?

2/21/2023

Dear Members,  

We write with information on a campaign from MTA’s Higher Education for All and ask you to join us on Tuesday, February 28th at the State House to make legislators aware of the needs and our demands for public higher education.   

Higher Ed for All Campaign

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Campus Center Garage - Update

2/17/2023

Dear Members, 

We write to update you on the Campus Center garage closure. 

The campus community was informed of the fire protection system issue and subsequent closure in a February 5th email from Kathleen Kirleis.

On February 13th the FSU replied to her seeking an update on when the garage will re-open. We also sought, if the closing is to be extended, assistance for those who have HP placards and even those who arrive before sunrise. 

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