Hundreds of UMD graduate students rally for collective bargaining rights
A majority of graduate student workers at this university have signed union authorization cards in support of unionization, rally organizers said.
UMD faculty rights group rebrands, pushes for collective bargaining
The group aims to collaborate with campuses across Maryland in creating “united and powerful faculty” for public four-year colleges and universities
UMD graduate school dean Stephen Roth reflects on first year, future goals
Roth said his priorities include improving retention and graduation rates for underrepresented populations and increasing graduate student diversity.
UMD GSG members plan to focus on food insecurity, student fees
Varaa Kukreti will serve as the 2024-25 GSG president and Divon Pender will serve as the organization’s legislative affairs vice president.
Stop stifling UMD graduate workers’ voices. Grant them collective bargaining rights.
All academic workers should have a democratic say in their working conditions.
Graduate Labor Union choir builds solidarity through song
The Singers are a group of this university’s graduate students who learn and practice singing popular union songs.
UMD Graduate school dean discusses collective bargaining, food insecurity at GSG meeting
Stephen Roth spoke with Graduate Student Government representatives on issues including collective bargaining rights, food insecurity and mental health.
Campus unions unite in push for collective bargaining rights
The event comes ahead of Friday morning’s Board of Regents meeting, where collective bargaining will be one of the subjects of discussion.
UMD GSG once again supports graduate student unionization rights
The organization tends to pass a resolution calling for graduate worker collective bargaining every year, although not always unanimously.
Here are UMD GSG’s priorities for graduate student advocacy this year
The organization's first priority this semester is to increase its recruiting effort.