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MTA Today Summer 2026
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MTA Today, Summer 2026

MTA Today Summer 2026

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Professional Staff Union members in Amherst carry a banner through campus.
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Professional Staff Union Wins Contract, Fights Off Merit Pay

by: Mary MacDonald April 2026
The Professional Staff Union at UMass Boston and Amherst secured a strong new contract in February that removed the administration’s attempt to introduce merit pay, and that included salary boosts for many members on lower steps of the pay scale.

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MTA Today is the official publication of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, connecting members to the issues shaping public education and our profession. Published three times a year in print—with a digital edition in the summer—MTA Today features in-depth reporting, member voices, and practical insights on policy, organizing, and the work happening in classrooms and communities across the Commonwealth.

MTA Today Summer 2026

MTA Today, Summer 2026

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