Activism

11/20/2023

Dear Members, 

Raises: Thank You for Your Actions.

Thank you to all who emailed or called your representative and/or senator.  

I cannot remember when the state legislature did not pass a supplemental budget, especially one that contained employee raises.  I am frustrated and I know you are.   We need to tell them how we feel.

11/17/2023

Dear Members,

We are working with other higher education unions and our parent union, the MTA, to get the state legislature to fund our contract.

Our message to legislators needs to be clear: they must pass a bill validating our contracts before Thanksgiving.  Here’s what you can do:

11/16/2023

Dear Members,

We are shocked and disgusted that the state legislature has failed to pass the supplemental budget that would pay our raises. Meet us at the State House on Monday November 20^th to rally for ourselves and for our fellow state employees.

Monday November 20, 11 am: Attend the Legislature’s informal session

Monday November 20, 12 noon: Rally and press conference outside the State House

9/18/2023

Dear Member,

This issue of Nuts & Bolts contains a variety of topics.  

Thank you…….

Thank you to all who attended the UMass Boston Stands Up for the Cherish Act. FSU Member CR Elliott, Librarian, spoke eloquently on the deficiencies of our library and how this impacts students, staff, and faculty.   Thank you, CR!

9/14/2023

Dear Members,