Retirement

3/25/2024

Dear Members,

This issue is longer than usual. It is so because we have lots of information to share.  

UPDATE: Medical Leave and Third-Party Vendor

Last week’s issue informed you we, along with other UMass unions are working together in coalition and will be taking some actions.  On Friday, March 22^nd the FSU sent a formal letter to the Chancellor demanding to cease and desist implementation of the new vendor, FMLASource.

12/11/2023

Dear Members, 

July 1, 2023, Pay Raise

We are happy to say our December 22, 2023, paycheck will include your July 1, 2023, 4% raise plus the retroactive pay from July 1^st.  To receive the July 1^st, raise, you needed to have been on payroll on June 30, 2023.  The ranks for Lecturer and above are eligible for the pay raise.   

FSU Annual Elections, Spring 2024

The Elections Committee will be sending information including a timeline.  Watch for an email for the Elections Committee email.

6/5/2023

Dear FSU Members,

We would like to make you aware of the following MTA retirement counseling sessions conducted by Ed McCourt, MTA’s Retirement Consultant (see his message below). These sessions are free to MTA members only.

Sincerely,

Caroline Coscia                                 

FSU President                                   

Senior Lecturer II                               

3/27/2023

Greetings, Colleagues,  

6/8/2022

Dear FSU Member,

We’d like to inform you of the following retirement workshops conducted by the MTA’s retirement specialist, Ed McCourt (see his email below). These workshops are for FSU/MTA members only.

Sincerely,

Caroline Coscia                                 Jeff Melnick

FSU President                                   FSU Vice President

Senior Lecturer II                              Professor

Political Science                                American Studies