Massachusetts Society of Professors - UMass Amherst

The MTA Summer Conference returns to UMass Amherst, from July 26 to 29, for four days of workshops, skill-building and community! Register now massteacher.org/summer-conference.

This year's theme is Building on Legacies of Collective Resistance, which inspires us to learn from the long history of movements for labor, racial, gender, education and economic justice, as well as other related struggles for dignity. By grounding today’s political and social moment in historical context, we strengthen our confidence, cultivate hope, and build our capacity to translate hard-won lessons into effective action today.

Choose from over 100 sessions on union skills, professional development and anti-oppression education, plus bargaining and PDP certificate courses and graduate credit. If you are a new member, a new president or a next-generation leader, there is special programming for you.

📢💥FIFTY YEARS📢💥 OF BARGAINING FOR FAIR COMPENSATION, CONTINUING APPOINTMENT, TRANSPARENCY IN TENURE & PROMOTION, FAMILY BENEFITS, WORK-LIFE BALANCE, PAID SICK LEAVE, and so much more!!

Next week, we'll mark this huge achievement at MSP's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Make sure you've RSVP'd to enjoy a lovely cocktail hour, fantastic buffet dinner, and live music from member-led bands: Les Dérailleurs, Wheel to the Storm, and The Kill Phil! 🎸🎶

Last night was electric!!! We rallied and marched in unity with hundreds and hundreds of educators, education support staff, union workers, and community members in Holyoke!

MSP turned out to sing and chant with members of the .alf, including , who demand the mayor return to the table and negotiate fair pay, sick time, and other benefits for public school teachers. We stand with them in their fight for dignity and a fair contract!!

People over profit!!! MSP is proud to co-sponsor this year’s May Day rally in Holyoke. Join your colleagues and dozens of local union and community organizations to build our collective resistance and to fight the unrelenting attacks on education, research, and democracy!

Our friends and union siblings at MTA, the Western Mass Area Labor Federation, and across the region are calling for your support in this coordinated  demonstration. Our action will be part of a massive mobilization from coast to coast to demand and defend fair contracts, academic freedom, and affordable communities.

Let us know if you’re planning to march with the MSP banner in Holyoke this Friday from 4:30-6:00 in downtown Holyoke. We’ll gather at Heritage State Park at the corner of Dwight & Heritage St. Food trucks will be available afterwards. Reach out to MSP to sign up and/or for more information. See you in Holyoke on Friday!!

MSP is proud to co-sponsor this year's May Day events in Holyoke. Join us in Heritage State Park starting at 4:30pm. Find us with the big MSP banner and wear your union t-shirt! Don't have one? Swing by the office this week in Hampshire House to get your swag for May Day. Workers over billionaires! Education over bombs! People over profit! Let's go!!!

MSP and our sibling unions at UMass stand in solidarity with our friends, colleagues, and students at Hampshire as they fight for a just transition in response to the devastating announcement of the college's closure. Please donate to the workers' emergency fund and stay updated by following .

MSP proudly stands in solidarity with the Rutgers Unions -- including and -- as they negotiate for a fair and equitable contract for workers, students, and broader communities!!