AFSCME: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

UMass Employee’s Local 1776, AFSCME Council 93, AFL-CIO, has represented University of Massachusetts employees since 1963. The local chapter currently serves over 1,700 members in various departments including Skilled Trades, Grounds, Custodial, Housing, Food Services, and Security. AFSCME, as a union, advocates for the rights and welfare of public service employees in the state, including those at UMass Amherst.

Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) detail working conditions and rights of UMass Amherst staff, such as compensation hours, benefits, and more. View the Memorandum of Agreement Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement here. To view the AFSCME Side Letter of Agreement, click here.

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Previous Collective Bargaining Agreements and Extensions

 2020–2023

View the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement here. 
 

 2023–2024

View the AFSCME A01 Signed CBA Extension here.