Inside UMB-FSU

3/28/2024

This week’s Point was written by Professors Keith Jones and Tony Van Der Meer of the  Africana Studies Department.

For the past few years, UMass Boston’s administration, which had agreed to commit to the process of becoming “a leading anti-racist and health-promoting public research institution,” has systematically betrayed their purported commitment.

3/25/2024

Dear Members,

This issue is longer than usual. It is so because we have lots of information to share.  

UPDATE: Medical Leave and Third-Party Vendor

Last week’s issue informed you we, along with other UMass unions are working together in coalition and will be taking some actions.  On Friday, March 22^nd the FSU sent a formal letter to the Chancellor demanding to cease and desist implementation of the new vendor, FMLASource.

3/22/2024

Dear FSU Member,

Voting for the FSU elections will begin at 9am Monday (3/25) and will conclude 9am Monday (4/1). This Monday morning you will receive an email with an individualized link to your ballot. You will use this link to cast your ballot for both President and your respective faculty or librarian rank, if applicable (NTT members: please note that Katie Almeida Spencer is no longer on the ballot). 

3/19/2024

Dear FSU Members,

The FSU Executive Committee meeting is meeting TODAY Tuesday, March 19^th, 3:30-5PM.

The meeting today will be via Zoom   (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

3/18/2024

Dear Members,

This issue’s first item is a benefit important to all union members. Please take time to read and watch for additional information coming this week.

UPDATE: Medical Leave and Third-Party Vendor