All-Unit Email Alerts

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Action Alert: Higher Ed Hearing on Campus MondayThu, 02/18/2010Give public testimony & see testimony on local aid, preK-12, & higher education
Campaign to Increase Higher Ed FundingWed, 02/17/2010Easy ways to support PHENOM campaign for increased public higher education funding
Contract Funding UpdateTue, 02/16/2010Summary of Developments Jan 28 - Feb 12
Critical MSP Membership Meeting To Discuss Contract ConcessionsThu, 02/04/2010President's Office delivers news to union leaders that Patrick wants contract concessions which include furloughs and raise delays
Keeping UMass Afloat: A Community Conversation on Massachusetts Tax PolicyWed, 02/03/2010Discuss state revenues with Rep. Jay Kaufman, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Revenue
Two Items: Contract Status and U.S. Senate ElectionWed, 01/13/2010The possibility of contract givebacks and the importance of the U.S. Senate election
Health Insurance UpdateMon, 11/23/2009GIC announces co-pay increases and upfront deductibles -- changes to be implemented February 1, 2010
MSP All Member Luncheon -- Got Time??Mon, 11/16/2009Invitation to attend MSP member luncheon on December 3rd (to discuss workload pressures)
Seven Items from MSPThu, 11/05/2009ORP Legislation, Social Security Offset, UMass Recreation Center Fees, Campus Budget Crisis, MTA Higher Ed Conference and MSP General Membership Luncheon
Important News for Members of the Optional Retirement ProgramFri, 09/18/2009There is pending legislation that may allow members of the ORP to enter the State Retirement system. MSP offers suggested ways to help get this passed.
MSP Statement on Gen EdFri, 09/11/2009Come to Faculty Senate 09-17-09; Impact Bargaining
MSP Welcomes You BackThu, 09/10/2009Updates are provided re: work done over the summer through MSP's Worklife committee particularly concerning workload, the current situation around federal stimulus monies for UMass, and funding of MSP's recently negotiated 2009-2012 contract. MSP also announces the formation of a political organizing committee and invites interested members to attend its first meeting. Finally, a reminder of MSP's new member reception begin held on September 15.
Three Items: Pension Reform, Contract Funding and Health InsuranceThu, 07/09/2009Pension reforms by state legislature do not affect our members. Contract funding will require supplemental budget. Health insurance premiums increase for state employees.
Think BudgetWed, 07/08/2009MSP President urges faculty and librarians to take an active role in shaping future budget cuts in an effort to preserve or needlessly damage valuable programs.
Continued Attacks on Health Insurance -- CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS NOWMon, 06/01/2009Health insurance split issue has gone to conference committee and MSP urges members to press legislators for less dire 80/20 proposal.
Please Urge your State Senator to Reject Unfair Health Insurance PremiumsTue, 05/12/2009Massachusetts Senate ready to propose health insurance premium hikes for state employees. Please contact to urge them to reject efforts to do this.
College ReorganizationWed, 05/06/2009Upcoming Faculty Senate vote on reorg; MSP's role and plan with regard to reorganization
Call for Action!Thu, 04/23/2009Call your state representative about increasing state revenues and blocking increases to our health insurance
MSP Elections TOMORROWWed, 04/22/2009Reminder to come and vote for board members and officers of the union
MSP Response to First Year Seminars Request from the Provost's OfficeWed, 04/15/2009MSP agrees to one-year pilot program