Maryland lawmakers and USM employees speak on collective bargaining bill at hearing
The bill would allow a union representing multiple institutions to negotiate a “master agreement” with the system.
By neglecting grad students with kids, UMD shows its apathy toward the hardest workers
Grad students are already mistreated. Refusing fair parental accommodations is just cruel.
UMD assistant human resources vice president to leave post
Jewel Washington will become the chief human resources officer at the University of Texas at Arlington.
UMD student group spends day calling Pines’ office to intensify push for union bargaining
The group made about 30 calls.
UMD union says Trump’s term was rough for labor rights. Under Biden, they have hope.
The union hopes the president-elect appoints folks who support workers.
UMD union bargains for alternative to salary reductions for members making over $150k
AFSMCE says the new agreement will include a combination of salary reductions and furloughs.
UMD’s anti-union lawyer proves it’s acting in bad faith
UMD won’t come to the table with AFSCME. It’s probably because of their long history employing Jay Krupin.
SGA passes resolution calling on UMD to bargain with workers union
The entire SGA will vote on the resolution at its meeting on Wednesday.
Community members say UMD’s lawyer for collective bargaining talks is anti-union
Jay Krupin's online profile states that he "fought a lengthy and involved battle" to defeat a union.
Here’s what it’s like for a UMD employee working in quarantine and isolation housing
Residents are supposed to leave the room when a worker comes in. That doesn't always happen.