by Sara Abronze | Apr 13, 2026 | News
Retirement doesn’t have to mean slowing down- it can mean leveling up. You’ve spent your career navigating the intricate machinery of academia—supporting faculty, championing students, and driving research. That experience has given you a toolkit most politicians only...
by Sara Abronze | Apr 12, 2026 | News
Hello, UMPSA members! Our union is only as strong as the people who show up. For years, we have fought for our students, our professions, our campuses, and the importance of public higher education. But today, the threats we face are not just local—they are systemic....
by Sara Abronze | Apr 10, 2026 | News
Meet Morgan Hello everyone! My name is Morgan Rolfe, and I work in the admissions department for both UMaine & UMM, but I primarily work out of the Machias office. I’ve been in Admissions for almost 4 years! I chose to join the union because labor unions are...
by Sara Abronze | Apr 10, 2026 | News
Let’s talk about a trend quietly affecting our offices and bank accounts: Salary Compression. It might sound like HR-speak, but for those of us navigating the halls of Higher Ed, it’s a very personal issue. As we prepare for our next union contract negotiation cycle,...
by Lisa Hinckley | Mar 16, 2026 | News
They say a Labor Relations meeting is the only place where people can spend two hours arguing about labor law or contract language without ever reaching a resolution—it’s like watching a group of people try to agree on where to go for lunch, except the lunch menu is...
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...
