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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

 

March is Union Month at UMB! – Call to Action

2/25/2025

Dear FSU Members,

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Nuts & Bolts: Upcoming events, All Union meeting, FSU elections schedule, MTA Higher Ed conference, Phased Retirement, Workplace Health & Safety Committee, MTA Benefits

2/24/2025

FSU Calendar February 24th to 28th     

Wednesday, February 26th 11:45- 1:30PM UDC Grant Funding Gathering 

Stop by the University Dining Club for some pizza and cookies and converse with colleagues.  This week we are asking those in particular who have grant funding to stop by to share what you are experiencing and help us build a support network.  This is open to all members.  

Contract Bargaining Session, Wednesday, February 26th   9:45AM to 11:45AM  

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Friday, 2/21 3:30-5

2/21/2025

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Friday, February 21st 3:30-5PM.

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

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REMINDER: Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2025 Elections- Nominations Due TOMORROW, Friday, Feb 21

2/20/2025

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 2025 include: 

Vice President

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)

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The Point: Abolish and Promote Associate Lecturers!

2/20/2025

This week’s Point was written by Steve Striffler, a professor in Labor Studies.

The FSU’s core bargaining team has proposed abolishing the Associate Lecturer category.   Wait?  What?   Why?  What will happen to the approximately 200 Associate Lecturers currently teaching on campus?  They will get a promotion to Lecturer! -- a slightly less exploited category of NTT faculty. 

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REMINDER: Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2025 Elections

2/14/2025

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 2025 include: 

Vice President

Non-Tenure Track (2 positions)

Pre-Tenure (1 position)

Tenured (2 positions)

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All-Union Town Hall Feb 18, a Demand for Leadership, Violation of Rights to Collective Action and National Day of Action Feb 19

2/13/2025

Dear Members,

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The Point: Run!

2/13/2025

This week’s Point was written by Jeff Melnick, Professor of American Studies and former FSU VP

Greetings, Colleagues:

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Upcoming events including NIH and grant funding and immigration issues in higher ed

2/11/2025

Dear Member,

We are committed to keeping you informed of FSU, MTA and NEA activities related to federal government policy changes impacting our work, our students, our campus life and the UMB community. 

Please consider attending one or all.

What to do if ICE comes to campus? Wednesday, February 12th 12:00-1:30PM, CC 3540 

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Nuts & Bolts: Upcoming events, FSU Elections, Do you have a federal grant, NEA higher ed webinar, Canvas and MTA Benefits

2/10/2025

FSU Calendar February 10th to 14th    

What to do if ICE comes to campus? Wednesday, February 12th 12:00-1:30PM, CC 3540 

Join this community conversation led by Professor Andrew Leong.   Please join us for the conversation and stop by the UDC at 11:30 to grab a slice of pizza.  Details on the attached flyer. Sponsored by FSU and CIT.

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