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PSUMTA Dedicated to supporting the dignity of the individual, the empowerment of workers, democracy, divers Additionally, PSU represents two bargaining units.

The Professional Staff Union of the University of Massachusetts is a labor union local of professional staff and classified supervisors affiliated with the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and the National Education Association (NEA), with members on the Amherst and Boston campuses of the University of Massachusetts. We are organized into two chapters, one on each of the two campuses. Unit A covers professional staff on both campuses, and Unit B covers classified supervisors on the Amherst campus. We are dedicated to supporting the dignity of the individual, the empowerment of workers, democracy, diversity, and the promotion of social justice. General Information

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“As the PSU DEI Committee continues connecting with marginalized members and advocating for their demands, it is also cl...
10/16/2026

“As the PSU DEI Committee continues connecting with marginalized members and advocating for their demands, it is also clear that social justice organizing needs to go beyond a single committee and be the core of our union politics.”

🔥Read DEI chair Santi Vidales’ full op-ed at the link in our bio!

Jennifer Shiao, long time PSU star and Treasurer until recently, wrote an amazing piece for the  and other local papers ...
10/07/2026

Jennifer Shiao, long time PSU star and Treasurer until recently, wrote an amazing piece for the and other local papers about the power of our organizing.

"My own job was eliminated as of last month because my program’s funding was terminated by the Federal Reconciliation Act of 2025 (known as the One Big Beautiful Bill). Over 20 of my colleagues... were also laid off.

"As PSU members, we would have had... the right to “bump” into another university job... if our positions had not been grant-funded.... UMass declined to provide any help to those of us who wanted to remain employed by the university. They didn’t help us, because they didn’t have to.... I myself had been at UMass since 2012 and had successfully changed jobs and been promoted several times, increasing my contributions to the university each time.

"If the “We’re Here For Good” campaign was genuine in its support of employees, the university would have worked with those of us facing layoffs to find other positions — an endeavor that is not difficult, does not require many resources, and pays back in dividends."

Thank you Jennifer for speaking truth to power, today and for the last 14 years. The union is forever stronger from your tireless and selfless contributions ✊

📰 Read the full article at the link in our bio.

Wikipedia Editing for Solidarity TODAY!! 1pm-2:15pm in the WEB Du Bois Library Lower Level Calipari Room📚Wikipedia, a pr...
09/29/2026

Wikipedia Editing for Solidarity TODAY!! 1pm-2:15pm in the WEB Du Bois Library Lower Level Calipari Room📚

Wikipedia, a priceless resource, is a site of contention, where culture wars play out every day in the editing of its pages. Join editors from around the world in contributing to an edit-a-thon focused on organized labor including adding information about strikes, labor law, union busting, and more, all in solidarity with the staff of the Foundation, who are working to establish their own union.

This workshop will provide info about what's happening with the union efforts at the Wikimedia Foundation, and the librarian organizers will teach you all you need to know to get started editing. Please join us in showing your support for workers by contributing to Wikipedia, one of the world's most audacious collaborative efforts ✊

Unfortunately the impending storm has necessitated rescheduling our apple picking event this Sunday 🙁But stay tuned! We'...
09/25/2026

Unfortunately the impending storm has necessitated rescheduling our apple picking event this Sunday 🙁

But stay tuned! We'll share updates ASAP.

PSUers, bring your families and come on out to our quarterly social in two Sundays (9/27) from 12pm-4pm at Apex Orchards...
09/15/2026

PSUers, bring your families and come on out to our quarterly social in two Sundays (9/27) from 12pm-4pm at Apex Orchards in Shelburne! See you there!

Calling all PSU members: join with your colleagues/comrades and their families to come apple picking at the end of the m...
09/02/2026

Calling all PSU members: join with your colleagues/comrades and their families to come apple picking at the end of the month 🍎🍎

Remember, when the going gets tough, we'll need to have intimate trust with our fellow members so we can lean on each other -- community building in the union is part of the important work of fighting for a transformative contract! ...Also, like, you can't fight on an empty stomach.

Save the date for Sunday September 27th! See you at Apex Orchards in Shelburne.

We've got a lot to be proud of, so we're breaking down the benefits, resources, achievements, and goals of your PSU memb...
08/31/2026

We've got a lot to be proud of, so we're breaking down the benefits, resources, achievements, and goals of your PSU membership.

Starting with the B in BRAG, swipe to see what BENEFITS membership gets you.

Not a member yet? Learn more at the link in bio.

Your union membership comes with backup. 💪From trained union reps to legal services, here are the RESOURCES available to...
08/29/2026

Your union membership comes with backup. 💪From trained union reps to legal services, here are the RESOURCES available to you as a PSU member.

Make sure you’re getting the most out of your membership by heading to the link in bio.

This is what collective power looks like. ✊ Swipe to see what ACHIEVEMENTS PSU has recently won.None of this happens wit...
08/28/2026

This is what collective power looks like. ✊ Swipe to see what ACHIEVEMENTS PSU has recently won.

None of this happens without members showing up. Get involved at the link in bio.

We're not done! Here are the GOALS we're working toward. 🔜What would a strong union look like to you? Drop your thoughts...
08/27/2026

We're not done! Here are the GOALS we're working toward. 🔜

What would a strong union look like to you? Drop your thoughts below and get involved today at the link in bio!

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Amherst, MA
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