2009-2012 CONTRACT

MSP and FSU (our sister chapter on the Boston campus) ratified a successor 3-year agreement on March 6, 2009 which calls for on-base salary increases effective 5 July 2009, 4 July 2010, and 2 July 2011.  Funding for the raises in this contract has not yet been secured but all other features of the contract are in full force and effect.

Final language is now available (see below).  Please contact the MSP office (545-2206 or msp@external.umass.edu) with any questions you may have about specific contract provisions.

2009-2012 MSP Agreement

SPECIFIC PROGRAMS/CONTRACT PROVISIONS OF INTEREST

• Research and Teaching Support Funds (Contract Language)
  • Teaching Support Fund Announcement (dated 30 November 2009)
  • Research Support Fund Announcement (dated 11 December 2009)
     
• Child Care Assistance (Contract Language and Invitation/Application)
   

• Computer Replacement Fund
  (7/30/09 email from Susan Pearson, Associate Chancellor)
   
• Sabbatical Leave Policy
   
• Health Insurance Gap Fund (partial reimbursement of interim premiums during 60 day waiting period)
   
• International Travel Accident, Sickness, & Liability Insurance
  (for faculty on approved international travel for university business; covers the primary employee as well as spouse or dependents)