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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

 

Upcoming FSU Events: Academic Freedom and a Member Gathering

9/20/2024

Dear Members,

Mark your calendars for these two upcoming FSU events!

Academic Freedom in Higher Education

Tuesday, October 1st 3:30PM-5:00 PM  on Zoom

Join the FSU for coffee and tea! today, Wednesday, September 18th 12:00-1:30PM

9/18/2024

Dear Member,

Join the FSU for coffee and tea!  

Today ,Wednesday, September 18th 12:00-1:30PM

The FSU is sponsoring a coffee and tea station in the University Dining Club, Campus Center, 2nd floor. Bring your lunch, catch up with colleagues, and learn about all your union does.

Sincerely,

Caroline Coscia                             Sana Haroon

Senior Lecturer II                           Professor

Political Science Department          History Department

Nuts & Bolts: A Cease and Desist, Coffee & Tea, Special Election, Anti Racism Grants, Racoons and MTA News and Benefits

9/16/2024

Dear Members,

As we enter our third week of classes, it is nice to have summer-like weather in September.   Makes you want to be outside on the plaza and the green space.

Space Use and Reservation Policy: Cease and Desist

The Point: University Administrators Were Busy This Summer…..Limiting Free Speech

9/12/2024

“The Point” returns once again for this academic year, providing commentary on a range of pressing issues related to higher education at UMass Boston and beyond.     This week’s Point is written by Professor Steve Striffler of Labor Studies.

Dear Member,

FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tues, 9/10 4-5

9/10/2024

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Tuesday, September 10th, 4-5PM. Please note that the Executive Committee will be in executive session between 3:30-4 to discuss confidential grievance matters. Members will be able to attend the regular Ex Com session starting at 4PM.

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

Bargaining Update and Action – Join us Thursday

9/9/2024

Dear FSU Members,

Welcome back. Unfortunately, we wish we had better news to start the semester. The administration continues to undermine and obstruct the contract negotiations for all the UMass Boston unions.   Details below, but please join members from all the campus unions at the Fall Convocation this Thursday morning to hand out flyers to request fair and immediate bargaining– 10:30 am right outside the Campus Center Ballroom.

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