Chapters

University of Southern Maine

The USM UMPSA Chapter, which was formed in March of 2022, provides an opportunity for members to meet and engage with their union.  In addition, the chapter focuses on Labor issues, member recruitment, contract language, greater understanding of the contract, and ways members can advocate for their rights.  We see knowledge as power and a way to bring about positive change to employees and the workplace.

Chapter Members

129 members as of 1/16/2024

Chapter Resources

Please note, that the resource links above are only available to USM UMPSA chapter members. If you need access for a specific reason, please contact [email protected].

If you are a USM employee and would like to be part of your local USM UMPSA chapter, please JOIN UMPSA and you’ll be automatically added.

If you’d like to start a local chapter at your university and need assistance and/or ideas, please feel free to reach out to [email protected].

Officers

President:  Sara Abronze,  [email protected]
Vice President: Brian Pomelow,  brian.pomelow@maine.edu
Secretary: Emilie Swenson, emilie.swenson@maine.edu
Treasurer: Samuel Purinton, samuel.purinton@maine.edu

Officer Terms

January 2024 – December 2026

USM Grievance Representatives

Portland

Jerolyn Brokos, [email protected]

Gorham

Brian Pomelow, [email protected]

LAC

Danielle Letournea, dletourneau@maine.edu

Local Chapter Executive Board Members

Barbara Ives, Danielle Letourneau, Devon Grayson-Wallace, Erica Mercier, Jennifer Conley, Julia Bergerson-Smith, Lindsey Vazquez, Lynsey Thibeault, and Nathaniel Ives

At-Large Executive Board Member

Chris Fox

Chapter Contract Language Committee

Chair: Julia Bergeron-Smith, julia.[email protected]

Members: Danielle Letourneau, Devon Grayson-Wallace, Jerolyn Brokos, Kevin Van-Meter, Rusty Dolleman, and Sara Abronze

Chapter Recruitment Committee

Chair: TBD
Members: Brian Pomelow,  Erica Mercier, Jerolyn Brokos, Lynsey Thibeault, and Sara Abronze