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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: The Ongoing Assault On International Students

4/10/2025

The week’s Point is written by Steve Striffler, Director of the Labor Resource Center.

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All-Union Action at Chancellor’s Campus Update

4/9/2025

UMass Unions United - Join Our Unions at the Chancellor’s Campus Update

Management has dragged out bargaining for far too long. While we negotiate in good faith for fair wages, better conditions, and the respect we deserve, they continue to stall, sidestep, and delay. Enough is enough.

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TODAY April 8th UMB Union Uniting to Defend Higher Education 12-1PM Teach-in

4/8/2025

Dear Members,

As workers in public higher education, we have been facing a barrage of attacks; from our grants to our diversity, to our academic freedom, to our immigrant colleagues. These attacks all stem from one root: a singular offense against working people and the public goods that our democracy relies on.

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Nuts & Bolts: April 8th Defending Public Higher Education event, Commission on Higher Education Quality and Affordability Data, Summer Session Deadlines, Embedding Racial Literacy Event, upcoming events and MTA Benefits

4/7/2025

FSU Calendar April 7th to 11th       

Tuesday, April 8th 12:00-1:00 UMB: Uniting to Defend Public Higher Education Teach In

Join fellow members of FSU, and CSU, GEO, and PSU for a discussion on what we can do to fight back. The event begins with a 20-minute panel (zoom) followed by group breakouts examining impacts of federal actions and developing strategies for action. This is a hybrid event.  Registration information is on the attached flyer.   

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Bargaining Update: Economic proposals and parking

4/4/2025

Dear Colleagues,

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April 8th UMB Union Uniting to Defend Higher Education 12-1PM Teach-in

4/4/2025

Dear Members,

As workers in public higher education, we have been facing a barrage of attacks; from our grants to our diversity, to our academic freedom, to our immigrant colleagues. These attacks all stem from one root: a singular offense against working people and the public goods that our democracy relies on.

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FSU Annual Meeting Agenda and Proposed Budget

4/3/2025

Dear FSU Member,  

The FSU Annual Meeting is Thursday, April 17th from 3:00PM to 5:00PM. The meeting will be held virtually (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).  

This email contains meeting information including the agenda and proposed budget.

Why an Annual Meeting?

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The Point: Capitulation or Complicity

4/3/2025

Dear Colleagues,

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REMINDER: Lunch break with the FSU- TODAY April 2 12-1:30 in UDC Campus Center 2nd floor

4/2/2025

 

Dear Colleague,

Now more than ever it is essential to take time for yourself and connect with colleagues. Stop by UDC 12-1 pm for a snack on your way to class or to relax and catch up with friends (pizza, coffee, mezze and samosas will be available). 

FSU lunchtime conversations Spring 2025

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FSU Bargaining Petition – please sign now!

4/1/2025

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

Please sign this fair bargaining petition that the FSU will be delivering to upper administration:  (contact the FSU office or the Core Bargaining Team for petition link information)

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