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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

 

Special Election for NTT Position – Voting information

Dear NTT Faculty Member,

The Special Election for the NTT vacant seat on the FSU Executive Committee has just gotten underway. You should have received an email from Ballotbin, our electronic voting service.  The ballot contains the names of the four candidates along with their candidate statement. Please vote for one candidate.

The last day of voting will be Monday, November 6, 2017 (polls will close at 9AM).  On Thursday, November 2nd, a reminder email will be sent to those members who have not yet voted.

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Come to the staff Halloween meeting on staff layoffs on Tuesday, Oct 31

10/26/17

Dear Colleague, 

Please observe HALLOWEEN by dropping by for a few minutes at the Ryan Lounge, third floor of McCormack, 12:00—1:30pm, Tuesday October 31, to mourn the loss of those who have already been laid off (NTT faculty), and the loss of those who will be part of the upcoming layoffs (staff).  

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Special Election for NTT Position- Slate of Candidates

10/23/17

Candidates for Open NTT Position on the FSU Executive Committee

Dear Colleague,

The following four individuals have submitted the required paperwork to be a candidate for the open NTT position on the FSU Executive Committee.   Below is the candidate, their title and statement.

Monique Fuguet   Senior Lecturer I in Mathematics Department

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ACTIVIST ALERT: Help get paid family leave, increase the minimum wage, and support Dreamers

10/17/17

Dear Colleague,

Please help in these worthy causes:

►The MTA, in coalition with community and labor groups through Raise Up Massachusetts (which passed the Fair Share Amendment), is collecting signatures for two ballot initiatives:

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FSU Special Executive Committee Election For Non-Tenure Track Members

Dear NTT FSU Member,

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FSU meeting this Thursday Oct 12 at 11 am

10/10/2017

Dear Colleague,

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Budget cut update and FSU General Assembly on Thurs. Oct. 12

10/2/2017

Dear Colleague,

►Budget Cut update:  The university is informing us that

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FSU to Mobilize Faculty – members please join effort!

9/28/2017

Dear FSU Member,

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Brown bag at noon today, advisory committee and other news from the FSU

9/26/17

Dear Colleagues,

We want to update you on some activities today and in the FSU: 

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Important Information on Non Tenure Track Faculty Contract Rights

9/25/17

Dear NTT Colleague,

Welcome back (and a welcome to UMass for any new NTT faculty)! We know you are busy with the start of the semester but we want to be sure you are aware of 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.

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