ServiceNet is proposing that its employees accept low wages that do not keep pace with inflation. ServiceNet is proposing that counselors receive only 2% in guaranteed raises over 4 years. That’s one 2% raise and then 3 years with no guaranteed raises. A new full-time ServiceNet counselor earns $23,712; these are poverty wages. Yet the highest paid administrators at ServiceNet enjoyed raises in the range of 40% over the 4 … Continue reading
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If you are taking fewer than 5 credits in the fall, the University will NOT automatically enroll you in the health insurance. You will need to enroll manually at the Patient Services Desk at University Health Services: University Health Services 150 Infirmary Way Amherst, MA 01003 (413) 577-5000 … Continue reading
The UMass Bursar’s Office has just released a new tool designed to help graduate students estimate the cost of their tuition, housing, and meal plan costs. The Bursar’s website describes the Graduate Budget Worksheet Calculator as follows: “This Budget Worksheet Calculator for Graduates will help you estimate the cost of attendance for your tuition, housing and meal plan costs – based on your input. It … Continue reading
This a reminder that at the Joint Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26th, we will be accepting nominations for the open Executive Board positions: Trustee, Recording Secretary, and Financial Secretary. There are also openings on Joint Council: 2 of 2 seats at Cutchins – School 2 of 2 seats at Cutchins – Residential 1 of 2 seats at Goddard College – Faculty 2 of 2 seats at Goddard College … Continue reading