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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

 

REMINDER: Important Information on Non Tenure Track Faculty Contract Rights

4/16/2019

Dear NTT Colleague,

In February we sent you the following important language in the FSU contract regarding non-tenure track faculty. This language covers everything from just cause rights, to promotional eligibility, to paid sick leave, and more. The same info from that email is below in the event you did not see it the first time:

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Call your state reps to support and pass the Cherish Act

4/8/2019

Dear Colleague,

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Budget meeting tomorrow and other news from the FSU

4/1/2019

Dear Colleague,

I hope you are having a great semester.  Here is an update: 

►FSU Budget input meeting: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2nd, 2 pm (Campus Center, first floor meeting room, 1313) for input on this budget.  (contact the FSU office to see the preliminary FY20 budget and a report from the Treasurer.) You can also email your thoughts to fsu@umb.edu.  A final version of the proposed FY20 budget will be sent to members in advance of the FSU Annual Meeting.

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BoT meeting next week, MTA Annual Meeting, and Other News

3/29/2019

Dear Colleague,

An update on what is going on: 

►Board of Trustees Meeting: This Wednesday, April 3, 9 am:  Some UMB faculty will be addressing the Trustees regarding the Mount Ida issue.  Come support us in the Faculty Conference Room, UMass Medical School.  55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA: 

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Bus location for lobby day, retirement counseling and other news from the FSU

3/20/2019

Dear Colleague,

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FSU Annual meeting and budget input meeting

3/18/2019

Dear Colleague,

► Meeting on sexual harassment policies and procedures, this Wednesday March 20: 12-1 pm:  The administration is proposing changes to the sexual harassment policy and procedures to the FSU.  Come discuss with the FSU team your thoughts and needs on this issue in Wheatley, 5th floor room 41.  Pizza will be served.  More information is attached. 

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FSU Election Results

3/15/2019

Dear FSU member,

Voting for the Tenured Faculty, Pre-Tenured, and Non-Tenured representative elections closed last Friday, March 8 at 9AM, and voting for the Vice President election closed this morning at 9AM, and the election results are in.  

Congratulations to your new FSU Executive Committee members:

Tenured Faculty Representatives:            Jeff Melnick and Sylvia Mignon

Pre-Tenured Representative:                     Meghan Kallman

Non-Tenured  Representatives:                Tracy Brown and Joseph Ramsey

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Your health care premium increases and other news from the FSU

3/12/2019

Dear Colleague,

I hope you are having a great break.  Here are some updates and reminders:

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Update on FSU Elections- VP Voting Ends This Friday

3/11/2019

Dear FSU Member,

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Help Raise $43 Million per year for UMB Thursday March 21

3/5/2019

Dear Colleagues,

What would you do with $43 million more per year at UMB? 

The Cherish Act (Senate Bill 741 and House Bill 1214) will infuse Higher Education in Massachusetts with $500 million/year, of which over $43 million/year will go to UMass Boston. 

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