12/13/2024

Dear Colleagues,

We have had 2 bargaining sessions since the last update we sent to you on November 8^th.   Here is a brief rundown of the most significant developments from the two sessions. It is important to note that none of these proposals represent the final word on what will ultimately get into the contract- there is still a long way to go and a lot will change between now and when we get a tentative agreement:

12/12/2024

This week’s Point was written by Jared Poole, Assistant Professor of Management in the College of Management.

In my end-of-semester conversations with my students in MGT 330: Business Environments and Public Policy, they consistently raise a handful of topics that were most impactful for them. One of those topics is unions.

12/9/2024

FSU Calendar December 9th to December 13th   

Tuesday December 10th 11:45 to 1:30 Coffee, Tea & Cookies Plus Pizza Too! 

Join the FSU for our last coffee, tea and cookies for the semester. Stop by the University Dining Club to relax and meet colleagues. This week we are adding some pizza.

Tuesday, December 10th FSU Executive Committee Meeting 3:30 – 5:00PM 

12/5/2024

This week’s Point was written by Jeff Melnick, Professor of American Studies and former VP and Communications Director of the FSU

***TODAY 11.30-1 pm*** join us for pizza, coffee, and cookies, and catch up with colleagues, friends and students across the UMass unions.