2/24/2026

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

On Monday, MTA received notification that Governor Healey withdrew her request to shift 100 million in healthcare costs (higher co-pays, deductibles, and premiums) from the Commonwealth onto us. 

Why did this happen?  FSU and other MTA union members who sent numerous emails and made telephone calls.  Thank you to all who took action. 

The MTA press release is below. 

Sincerely,

Caroline Coscia                             Jason Rodriquez

Senior Lecturer II                           Professor

2/23/2026

FSU Calendar February 23^rd to 27^th 

Wednesday, February 25th Pizza and Cookies 11:30AM to 12:30PM in CC 2540

Stop by Campus Center 2540 for some pizza (bring your own beverage) and relax, chat with colleagues and meet new colleagues. Pick up some FSU swag – stickers, buttons and t-shirts.

Room Change: we will be in the Campus Center, 2nd floor, room 2540. 

 Dear Faculty and Librarians,

2/20/2026

Dear Members and Non-Members,

We are pleased to share with you the first issue of our new FSU Newsletter. Not sure if you’re a member? Contact us and ask!

Warm regards, your FSU Executive Committee

2/19/2026

As always, this edition of The Point represents the views of its authors (this week, The Point collective) and does not represent the official position of the FSU.

2/18/2026

Dear Member,

How do you get to campus? Do you ever drive & park on campus?  Do you take the T? 

Our UMB campus unions have been fighting for years to lower the parking rates and raise MBTA subsidies for all UMB community members– students, staff, faculty and librarians-- which most other Boston-based colleges and many public agencies have already done.