Statehouse

3/23/2022

Dear FSU Members,

You might have heard the news that this week New Mexico became the 31^st state to offer some kind of statewide debt-free college. We need your help to win that in Massachusetts! 

3/14/2022

In past years, many UMB staff, faculty and students have enjoyed visiting the State House on the annual Spring Advocacy Day organized by PHENOM (Public Higher Ed Network of Massachusetts). PHENOM needs our help this year to move a critical piece of legislation reported out of committee by April 4^th. S829/H1339, An Act to Guarantee Debt-Free Public Higher Education,” would guarantee every Massachusetts resident has a right to a public higher education free of tuition, fees, and student debt and covers all MA public higher ed institutions, including UMB.

3/11/2022

Dear FSU Member, 

We are providing you with a couple of updates. 

Pay Raises:  Our pay raise funding was included in Governor Baker’s February 18th Supplemental Budget request. The request is before the state legislature for debate (not for our funding but executive branch initiatives). Hopefully the legislature will vote shortly, the governor will sign and then our Human Resources can begin the process of member payment. 

12/3/2021

Dear FSU Members:

Please sign the MTA’s Fair Share Amendment Vote Pledge.   The Fair Share Amendment will create an additional tax of 4% on the portion of an individual’s income over $1 million – to be invested in public schools/colleges.  We really need this!  Details below.

10/5/2021

Dear FSU members,

If you make it to the end of this overly long email you will have a guaranteed place in union heaven!  There is something for everyone!