by Sara Abronze | Mar 15, 2026 | News
The Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA) is your partner in the workplace. Here is a breakdown of how we support you and where our authority ends. 1. What UMPSA Does For You We work to ensure your workload is stable, your pay is fair, and your...
by Sara Abronze | Mar 14, 2026 | News
Hello Members, Today, I write about a critical state funding gap that affects early college students across all UMS campuses. To sustain student success and opportunities for folks in rural communities, the Early College program must be funded as it was originally...
by Sara Abronze | Feb 7, 2026 | News
They say the best things in life are free, but if you see an extra $500 in your UMS paycheck, don’t be fooled; it’s just a loan you never applied for. Finding an overpayment is like discovering a premium channel has been added to your TV for free—until UMS shows up...
by Sara Abronze | Feb 6, 2026 | News
Our local UMPSA union, the Maine Education Association (MEA), and the National Education Association (NEA) operate as a powerful three-tiered advocacy network. While our local union addresses the immediate needs of our specific district and the MEA champions...
by Sara Abronze | Feb 3, 2026 | News
Hello UMPSA Members, Today, I am writing to express my profound concern regarding the recent ICE enforcement operation, “Catch of the Day,” and the significant distress it has caused our employees across the University of Maine System. The timing of...
