The MSP Connection
The MSP is your union. As a member-driven organization, the MSP works with faculty and librarians at UMass Amherst to make sure we have the resources we need to succeed in our research, teaching, and service. Together with our parent organization, the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA), we are the most powerful advocate in the state for UMass, our students, and public higher education. In addition to bargaining, problem solving, and advocacy, the MSP brings together faculty and librarians for orientations, trainings, workshops, and social activities.
Families and friends are welcome at all social events! Please RSVP to MSP@umass.edu to reserve your seat.
Career Workshops and General Membership Meetings Fall 2024
- Personnel Committee Workshops
September 23 and 24, Noon, RSVP for details - Senior Lecturer Promotion Workshops
November 18 and 19, Noon, RSVP for details - MSP General Assembly Meeting
December 2, Noon, RSVP for details - Promotion to Full Professor Workshops
February 10 and 11, 2025, Noon, RSVP for details
Social Events Fall 2024
- Childcare Advocacy and Stroller Parade (with music and face painting for kids)
November 1, Student Union, Noon - Theater - Our Town (email MSP to reserve your spot!)
November 21, 7:30pm, The Curtain Theater, Bromery Center for the Arts/UMass - UMass Hockey vs. Boston University
December 11, 7 pm, Mullins Center/UMass
Buy Local & Save*
- Broadside Bookshop, Northampton- 10% Discount on trade books
- Berkshire East Ski Area and Zip Line Tours- Discounts for MTA member/family
- Catamount Ski Area and Aerial Adventures- Discounts for MTA member/family
- Zoar Outdoor Rafting and Canopy Tours- Discounts for MTA member/family
- Historic Deerfield, Deerfield Museums- FREE admission with MTA card
- The Pilates Studio, Hadley- 50% off membership
- Office Depot and Office Max online- Discounts from 15% - 75% off
- Naumkeag or Normal Rockwell Museums- FREE admission with MTA card
- UMass Fine Arts Center- 15% Discount on tickets
*Must show MTA member ID card to get discounts. See more on MTA member benefits and discounts.