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." Angela Roberts August 29, 2020
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. Rina Torchinsky August 28, 2020
UMD workers are essential. The campus community must fight for them. UMD can’t keep treating its service and maintenance staff as disposable. Allison Cochrane July 27, 2020
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. Angela Roberts July 17, 2020
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. Angela Roberts July 15, 2020
As housekeepers fall ill without AC, UMD announces new measures to improve conditions The union that represents UMD workers remains unsatisfied. Angela Roberts July 11, 2020
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. Angela Roberts July 8, 2020
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. Angela Roberts March 31, 2020
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. Angela Roberts March 18, 2020
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. Matt McDonald March 11, 2020