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.
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.