University Staff Association / MTA/ NEA

The University Staff Association (USA) is a collective bargaining agent authorized per Massachusetts General Law, chapter 150E. USA currently represents approximately 850 classified employees (clerical, technical and administrative) on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus.

USA is affiliated with the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) with about 112,000 members and the National Education Association (NEA) with 3.2 million members and is governed by an Executive Committee and the General Board of 12 elected members.

The 2024-2027 contract has been successfully finalized and completed. The associated agreement is expected to be published on the website soon.

Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) detail working conditions and rights of UMass Amherst staff, such as compensation hours, benefits, and more. 

• View the USA/MTA/NEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
• View the USA/MTA/NEA A08 Signed CBA Extension

If you have any questions, please reach out through AskHR, and a member of our Labor Relations team will respond to your inquiry promptly.