Membership and Dues
MSP is funded almost entirely through members' dues. We strongly encourage all faculty and librarians to join MSP, and almost 90% have. This section of the website includes information to help you understand why and how to join. Welcome to MSP: An Introduction to Your Union by President Randall Phillis Compare membership and agency fee status to see why almost 90% of faculty and librarians are full dues-paying members of MSP Download a payroll deduction authorization form* (for campus mail to MSP, 121 Hampshire House) Benefits of Unionization for Part-time Adjuncts
*MSP may request that the UMass Amherst administration make up to (10) payroll deductions per year. The paychecks affected in 2011-2012 are: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 23, Feb 3, March 2, March 30, April 27, May 25, June 22
Your payments to MSP may be tax deductible; contact your tax professional for advice. 2011 Member Dues: Full Time $838.00, Half Time $426.00, or 2011 Service Fee: Full Time $562.50, Half Time $284.44 2010 Member Dues: Full Time $816.20, Half Time $411.10, or 2010 Service Fee: Full Time $520.22, Half Time $262.44 2009 Member Dues: Full Time $798.40, Half Time $406.30, or 2009 Service Fee: Full Time $531.51, Half Time $268.16 2008 Member Dues: Full Time $769.60, Half Time $384.80, or 2008 Service Fee: Full Time $559.06, Half Time $279.53 2007 Member Dues: Full Time $742.80, Half Time $371.40, or 2007 Service Fee: Full Time $516.69, Half Time $260.00 |
