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.
UMD shut off AC in many dorms to combat moisture. Housekeepers are falling ill without it.
The union that represents workers on campus says it has heard from several employees who have sought medical attention after working without air conditioning.
UMD union still concerned on-campus workers aren’t getting proper supplies, guidance
After a conference call with university and state officials, the union is hopeful remaining issues will be resolved this week.
UMD union frustrated over late communication to staff expected to report to campus
Union leadership says it's still waiting for a list of the employees the university is asking to come in.
A pair of Maryland bills would change the way educational institutions respond to mold
The bill comes after students found mold in at least 10 dorms at the University of Maryland in 2018.
