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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

 

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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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Friday, 2/7 3:30-5

2/7/2025

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Friday, February 7th 3:30-5PM.

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

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Join the FSU for Contract Bargaining on February 12

2/7/2025

Dear Colleagues, 

The FSU held our first bargaining session of the spring semester this week with the Administration. We discussed proposals regarding librarians, Associate Lecturers, and other NTT-related issues. We expect to continue those discussions at our session next Wednesday. 

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The Point: Trump and the Assault on Higher Education

2/5/2025

This week’s Point is written by Steve Striffler, a professor of Labor Studies.

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Invitation to attend FSU Executive Committee Meeting for a conversation on issues related to recent university polices

2/5/2025

Dear Members,

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Join the FSU for Contract Bargaining on February 5

2/3/2025

Dear Colleagues, 

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Nuts & Bolts: Federal government actions, collective bargaining, FSU elections and MTA Benefits

2/3/2025

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

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Getting to The Point

1/30/2025

Greetings, Colleagues!

Welcome back!

What can we say? If you are reading this, at least take the opportunity to have it remind you to relax your shoulders and unclench your jaw.

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FSU International Faculty Caucus and Immigration Enforcement Concerns

1/29/2025

Dear Member,

The FSU International Faculty Caucus is meeting on Friday January 31, 10-11 am on Zoom to discuss concerns and raise questions related to immigration enforcement procedures anticipated on higher education campuses. We are open to all questions and concerns but this meeting is particularly focused on implications of this policy for international students, faculty and staff who are visa holders.

FSU International Faculty Caucus and Immigration Enforcement Concerns

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Nomination Period for FSU Spring 2025 Elections

1/28/2025

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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