Negotiations

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!

9/5/2023

Dear Members,

Happy new academic year! The next few days are exciting as we reconnect with colleagues, meet new colleagues, and greet our students.   I hope you had a relaxing, restful, and productive period of non-responsibility. And for those new to UMB, we welcome you to campus and wish you a positive and productive semester ahead.

Your union is gearing up for a busy semester.  Many of our activities and actions include numerous ways for you to get involved.  

8/3/2023

Dear members,

On July 12^th, the funding request for our one-year contract was submitted to the State Legislature.  At the time, the legislature was still negotiating the annual state budget.  We were unsure whether our funding would be included in the annual budget or a supplemental budget.

7/24/2023

Dear Colleagues,

Summer Session Two Parking Passes

Summer Session One and Two parking passes remained priced at $70 per session this year.

7/11/2023

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the results of the contract ratification vote.

There were 289 votes cast. 288 votes in favor of ratification. 1 vote opposed.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the process – especially to the Contract Action Team whose enthusiasm and commitment helped secure expanded bargaining and raises higher than any time in recent memory, to those who attended the July 6^th info session, and of course to everyone who voted. This is a resounding victory for faculty and librarians.