DUES-PAYING MEMBER:
Association Dues:
Full-Time: $23.46/month
Half-Time: $11.73/month (20 hours or less/week)

By choosing to pay Association Dues, you become a full member of the University Staff Association. There are many benefits to becoming a full member of USA. They are: ¨ Full rights and benefits outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University Staff Association and the UMass Board of Trustees.

• The ability to run and vote in local USA elections; This gives you, the member, the opportunity to vote for your leadership or become a USA leader yourself. Additionally, your voting rights give you more of a voice in many policy decisions that affect your employment at UMass. ¨ Eligibility for numerous MTA Discounts & Programs which include, but are not limited to various insurance, travel and entertainment discounts. A listing is available at the USA Office (5-0165).

• As a dues paying member, you may also be eligible to receive legal representation in certain employment related, non-contractual matters (i.e. MCAD/Civil Service hearings) as well as access to an Attorney Referral Service for other matters. Agency fee payers have no access to this benefit.

• Only Dues Paying members can attend USA Monthly Membership Meetings.

  MTA members can receive discounts at numerous businesses and institutions throughout the state, including resorts and theme parks, auto insurance, and various commercial establishments.

AGENCY FEE:
Full-Time: $16.69/month
Half-Time: $8.35/month (20 hours or less/week)


Full rights and benefits outlined in the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University Staff Association and the UMass Board of Trustees. As an Agency Service Fee payer, you have no access to any of the numerous MTA benefits. The Agency Service Fee covers only the Collective Bargaining Agreement.