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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: To re-open a University dining club

9/25/2023

Today's Point was written by Professor Maria Brincker of Philosophy and CLA Senate Moderator

Dear All,    

The topic today is university dining and the question of supporting and making space for faculty and staff to be nourished and thrive at UMB. And as the CLA senate moderator and committed “space fighter,” I have been invited to provide some thoughts and updates both from the past and present situation here on campus and from the galaxy of dreams.   

Nuts & Bolts: FSU around campus and the waiting game

9/25/2023

Dear Members,

Reminder: Anti Racism Grant Applications

Nuts & Bolts: Cherish, University Dining, Tabling, West Garage and the UAW

9/18/2023

Dear Member,

This issue of Nuts & Bolts contains a variety of topics.  

Thank you…….

Thank you to all who attended the UMass Boston Stands Up for the Cherish Act. FSU Member CR Elliott, Librarian, spoke eloquently on the deficiencies of our library and how this impacts students, staff, and faculty.   Thank you, CR!

FSU Announces applications are open for Anti-Racism Grants

9/15/2023

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for anti-racism proposals.

This academic year’s funding pool is $45,000.  The application deadline is Friday, October 20th at 4PM EDT. 

Background

FSU Executive Committee Meeting TODAY Tues, 9/12 2:00-3:30

9/12/2023

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee is meeting TODAY Tuesday, September 12th, 2:00-3:30PM.

The meeting today will be only on Zoom. Future meetings will be hybrid.  (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

Nuts & Bolts: Investment in Public Higher Education is Investment in Us

9/11/2023

Dear Members,

The first Nuts & Bolts of the new academic year includes an update on the Anti-Racism grants and focuses on the lack of state investment in higher education.

Anti-Racism Grants

Welcome Back From Your Faculty Staff Union

9/5/2023

Dear Members,

Happy new academic year! The next few days are exciting as we reconnect with colleagues, meet new colleagues, and greet our students.   I hope you had a relaxing, restful, and productive period of non-responsibility. And for those new to UMB, we welcome you to campus and wish you a positive and productive semester ahead.

Your union is gearing up for a busy semester.  Many of our activities and actions include numerous ways for you to get involved.  

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