UMass Faculty Federation Local 1895

08/22/2018

Attention UMass Dartmouth!

07/19/2018

DATE CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!

UNITY BBQ August 11, 2018

Our Unity BBQ Saturday, August 11, 2018!!!!!

Saturday, 8/11/18

12-5pm

Hazelwood Park, 623 Brock Ave, New Bedford

Bring your Union Banners to hang in solidarity!

This years BBQ is being hosted by the GSM Labor Council, the Labor Ed Center & 1199SEIU with help from many locals!

This is going to be a fun, festive and FREE summer BBQ with Resource & Job Fair! Elected officials have been confirmed. They will be there to say hi and shake hands.

The goal is to bring our members & community friends and allies and their members together for a day of fun and free food with added resources.

We would like every union to be represented, please provide a banner to be hung at the event.

See you there!

In Unity,
Lisa M. Lemieux
President
GSM Labor Council
560 Pleasant Street New Bedford Ma 02740

06/20/2018

ATTENTION RETIREES! Please read this message from Mass Retirees and make your voice heard! Use the link in the message to contact your state legislator.

JUNE 19, 2018: Mass Retirees is calling for your immediate help in advocating for our legislation that will permanently protect local retirees from future increases in the percentage of the health insurance premium that you must pay. Today, the House will begin debate on the H4617, a bill relativ...

06/20/2018

Please read this important article regarding how this decision affects us at UMass Dartmouth.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus will have significant impacts on public-sector workers’ wages and job quality as well as on the critical public services these workers provide.

04/09/2018

The Janus case directly threatens organized labor and unions and jeopardizes worker's rights. If you're unfamiliar with it, this website will give you a brief overview of what's at stake.

A U.S. Supreme Court case called Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 threatens our union and all working families. This case, which will come before the Supreme Court in February, represents a huge threat to our union. As a local leader, you are critical to how we defend and protect our...

02/28/2018

Some additional photos from UMassD's Working Day of Action.

02/27/2018

The UMassD Day of Action was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support labor unions and workers rights all over.

02/21/2018

Join us on Monday, February 28th for the Working People's Day Of Action at the New Bedford City Hall at 5 p.m.

12/29/2017

Throughout the years, unions have always been an integral part of the Labor movement in America.

12/29/2017

Yong Kim, Marianne Sullivan, and David Manke accepting their awards for Scholar of the Year, 2017 Bruce A. Sparfven ESU Service Award, and Teacher of the Year, at the 2017 Annual Faculty Federation banquet. Congrats to all three for their dedication and hard work.

12/29/2017

12/28/2017

Union member Verena Lisinski and volunteers Olivia and Anna at UMass's Moonlight Breakfast