Activism

2/12/2026

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

This morning the GIC commissioners voted to postpone action on benefit design changes which are the increases in our deductibles, co-pays, premiums, and to continue covering critical prescriptions such as GLP-1s.

How did this happen?  You. Everyone who sent an email to the GIC and to legislators urging them not to raise the rates.

The commissioners acknowledged receiving over 450 pages of emails.  One commissioner specifically mentioned the number of state legislators who contacted them to vote no.

2/12/2026

This week’s Point was written by Jeff Melnick of the American Studies Department, and former vice-president of the FSU. As always, The Point represents the views of the author and is not the official position of the FSU.

It is a truism, but one worth repeating to ourselves, that we are living in particularly challenging times.

2/11/2026

Dear Members,

The vote on our healthcare costs is tomorrow. This is our last chance to tell the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) not to increase our deductibles, co-pays, premiums, and to continue covering critical prescriptions such as GLP-1s.

2/9/2026

FSU Calendar February 9th to 13

Thursday, February 12th UDC Pizza and Cookies 12:00PM to 1:00PM

Stop by the University Dining Club 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.

Upcoming:

Nominations for FSU Executive Committee closes Friday, February 20th at 4PM

2/5/2026

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

Right now, Governor Healey is asking the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) to shift $100 million in healthcare costs from the Commonwealth onto us. If this goes through, it will mean higher co-pays, deductibles, and premiums, along with the elimination of coverage for critical prescriptions such as GLP-1s.