Negotiations

9/21/2018

►Parking Bargaining update: 

Administration Continues to Propose Excessive Rate Increase

9/17/2018

Dear Colleague,

We hope your semester is going well. As you know, the Executive Committee is committed to working as closely as possible with the other campus unions and Save UMB to roll back the parking fee increase the administration is seeking to impose.  If we are to succeed, we need your support.  A number of activities are happening this week, and in the near future.  Please consider supporting the presence at the Convocation on Thursday and participating in the other opportunities listed below:

9/14/2018

Dear Faculty,

I attended the FSU meeting today on parking, and the turnout was pretty light. I get it because my schedule is crazy, too, but this parking issue is too important to let our busy schedules get in the way. So in order to make sure everyone is in the loop, I am going to break it down here for everyone.

9/12/2018

Dear Colleague,

Take a look at the attached parking rates.  Notice that reserved spaces pay the same rates as student day rates in the West Garage.  The percentage of your pay is indicated in red (yes it is regressive).  Don’t like it?  Then come tomorrow Thursday, 1-2PM (Campus Center, 3rd floor, Bay View Room (3540). We will update you and hear your thoughts/get your input on this issue.

9/5/2018

Dear Colleague,

Welcome back to campus for those of you who are returning.  For those of you who are new, welcome to UMass Boston. We wish you a rewarding semester ahead. As you can see, we have been busy: 

► REMINDER: FSU meeting on parking and parking bargaining:  Thursday September 13.  1 pm.  Campus Center, 3rd floor, Bay View Room (3540).  We will update you and hear your thoughts/input on this issue.