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The Faculty Staff Union of UMass Boston Quinn/2/81A 100 Morrissey Blvd Boston MA 02125 617-287-6295 | fsu@umb.edu 

The Faculty Staff Union of UMass Boston

Welcome to the FSU Site. Here you will find important information about our union, including the contract, a list of officers and  Executive Committee members, the FSU office telephone number and our address. You will also find information about current issues.   Please be sure to check the site regularly for the most recent issues facing our unit. We also have provided links to related sites that   you may find useful for union issues and for professional activities.



Caroline Coscia, President 

fsu@umb.edu

 

The Point: Encampments: UAW, Homeless, Students

5/2/2024

This week’s Point was written by Professor Steve Striffler of Labor Studies.

The past two weeks have been filled with contradictions that reflect not only the polarized nature of our political system, but powerful political currents moving in seemingly different directions. 

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tues, 4/30 4-5

4/30/2024

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Tuesday, April 30th, 4-5PM. Please note that the Executive Committee will be in executive session between 3:30-4 to discuss confidential grievance matters. Members will be able to attend the regular Ex Com session starting at 4PM.

The meeting today will be via Zoom  (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

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Nuts & Bolts: May 7th and 8th drop in breaks, NTT promotion intent, an anti-racism event, and tell your legislator to repeal the WEP

4/29/2024

Dear Members,

The end of April signals the semester end is near.  We are on the homestretch (Kentucky Derby is May 4th) yet sometimes the finish line seems so far away!  

Save the Date! May 7th and May 8th

Join the FSU for a little nosh, chat with colleagues and spend some time gathering with others.  We are hosting two drop by and take a break events.  Both are 12PM to 2PM on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th.

Watch for a flyer with more details.

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The Point: News You Can Use

4/25/2024

This week’s Point was prepared by the FSU’s Ad Hoc Communications Committee

Dear Colleagues:

We were sitting around talking (well, ok, emailing each other) and we realized that we all are having a hard time keeping track of all of the amazing events and opportunities we have been hearing about on campus.  So as a sort of public service, we thought we would digest some of the ones that seemed most timely and urgent.

Starting with today, April 25, 11 a.m.

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Update on FSU Bargaining- Register For the May 1st Bargaining Session

4/24/24

Dear Member,

Here is the latest on the 24-27 FSU contract negotiations. Don’t forget to register to attend the May 1st bargaining session (see attached flyer for more information).

Where Are We Currently?

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TODAY: FSU Annual Meeting, 3-5PM

4/23/2024

Dear Members,

A reminder that the FSU Annual Meeting is today at 3PM. Please join to us hear what your union has been doing, the status of activities (bargaining, parking bargaining, and coalition work), and adopting a budget for the next year. 

(contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information and for all relevant documents, including the proposed FY25 FSU budget).

Sincerely,

Caroline Coscia                                 

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Nuts & Bolts: FSU Annual Meeting, RES funds, anti-racism events, and retirement forum recording

4/22/2024

Dear Members,

Today is Earth Day!   The first earth day took place in 1970 and included activities across the country.  Why April 22nd?  Oddly, the date was selected because it was partway between spring break and final exams plus there is milder weather in April.

FSU Annual Meeting, April 23rd at 3pm

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The Point: GEO Summer Woes

4/18/2024

This week’s Point was written by GEO Organizing Committee Member Chidimma Ozor Commer, PhD, LMSW. School of Global Inclusion and Social Development (graduating in May!)

Dear FSU members,

As many of you know, we are in the throes of preparing for bargaining. In the meantime, another pressing issue we are currently dealing with is how UMB deals with summer employment for graduate student employees.  The current protocols have negatively impacted countless graduate student employees. 

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FSU Executive Committee Statement On Africana Studies

4/17/2024

Dear Member, 

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FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tues, 4/16 3:30-5

4/16/2024

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Tuesday, April 16th, 3:30-5PM.

(contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

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