Health Insurance

1/27/2026

FSU Calendar: Upcoming Events

H-1B Visa Updates & Faculty Q&A with Joe Berger, Monday, February 2nd at 4PM zoom

Last semester a group of international faculty met with Provost Berger on changes to H-1B visas. It was agreed to meet again. This is open to all international faculty to discuss issues related to visas and travel. (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

1/20/2026

Dear Members,

Last Friday you received an email from Marie Bowen, Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, confirming when we will receive our January 2026 pay raise.

This is great news but some of that raise may be taken away by changes in our health insurance plans.

5/20/2024

Dear Members,

This week is why we do what we do.  Commencement week is exciting.  Our students are amazing – they work many hours off campus, commute (this year with multiple T closures), and participate in student organizations. Watching the number of students who rise when the Chancellor asks ‘who are the first in their family to graduate from college’ is heartwarming.

You might be tired from and still grading final papers and exams; but remember you have set your students forward on a path of success.

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.

5/28/2020

Dear Colleague,