Union News and Updates
A repository for the latest information pertaining to UMass collective bargaining with employee unions.
This page provides updates on collective bargaining between UMass Amherst and the labor unions representing its employees. It includes the latest session dates, links to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and other labor relations resources.
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Latest Updates: 10.23.2025
PSU Unit A
The next bargaining session is scheduled for October 27, 2025.
Bargaining Sessions Occurred on the Following Dates:
2025 Bargaining Dates | 2024 Bargaining Dates |
| October 6,17 September 9, 5, 10, 22, 25, 30 August 1, 5, 7, 12, 22, 29 July 8, 15, 25 June 4, 11, 27 May 12, 19 April 7, 11, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28 February 7, 24 January 13, 21 | December 2, 16 November 18 September 18 August 1, 20 July 18 June 24 |
NEPBA
Mediation is scheduled for October 28, 2025.
2025 Mediation Dates |
October 6 September 15 July 1, 21 |
Bargaining Sessions Occurred on the Following Dates:
2025 Bargaining Dates | 2024 Bargaining Dates |
| September 15 April 17 March 3, 6, 28 February 18 (Canceled) January 14, 30 | December 11, 12 November 25 October 10, 31 September 5, 26 August 8, 27 July 11, 18 June 6, 18, 27 May 16 April 4, 25 March 14 February 1, 22 January 11 |
IBPO
Mediation is scheduled for September 30, 2025
2025 Mediation Dates |
| September 23 |
Bargaining Sessions Occurred on the Following Dates:
2025 Bargaining Dates | 2024 Bargaining Dates |
| April 10 January 16 | October 21 September 4, 30 August 14, 27 July 24 June 11 May 20 April 4,8, 29 March 25 February 26 |