State labor board moves unfair labor practice complaint against UMD forward
The union that represents this university’s workers filed the complaint in July.
Workers call for improved COVID-19 guidelines across USM institutions in state hearing
“We’re happy and eager to have discussions," the system's chancellor said.
UMD and USM usually treat staff as disposable. This budget crisis is no different.
The COVID-19 budget cuts will hit staff without staff’s input.
UMD is turning its back on workers by refusing to bargain with them
Staff need better protection from the virus, but UMD won't come to the table.
UMD community protests new guidelines urging staff return to campus
The union that protects UMD workers blasted the guidance as "paternalistic" and "out of touch."
Black Faculty and Staff Association presses Pines on unions, systemic racism
Some Black employees were dissatisfied after Pines spoke on racism in virtual body meeting.
UMD workers are essential. The campus community must fight for them.
UMD can’t keep treating its service and maintenance staff as disposable.
UMD housekeepers file complaint with labor board over inadequate conditions amid COVID-19
“[The university] was not working with us in good faith to develop policies and procedures," a union organizer said last month.
UMD takes more steps to help housekeepers working without AC
The union that represents the housekeepers is "cautiously optimistic" that the situation will be resolved soon.
As housekeepers fall ill without AC, UMD announces new measures to improve conditions
The union that represents UMD workers remains unsatisfied.