USM workers can now bargain under one contract after legislature overrides Hogan’s veto
Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed a bill earlier this year.
Maryland legislature passes collective bargaining bill backed by UMD’s workers’ union
The bill permits a union representing employees at multiple University System of Maryland institutions to negotiate one “master agreement” with the system.
UMD grad students share struggles to secure safe, affordable housing in College Park area
“But it’s clear that this is not just a University of Maryland issue. This is a housing issue in America.”
At Maryland hearing, USM grad students once again fight for collective bargaining rights
This is the ninth year that a collective bargaining bill has been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly.
Maryland lawmakers and USM employees speak on collective bargaining bill at hearing
The bill would allow a union representing multiple institutions to negotiate a “master agreement” with the system.
UMD union says Trump’s term was rough for labor rights. Under Biden, they have hope.
The union hopes the president-elect appoints folks who support workers.
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.
UMD graduate students demonstrate in solidarity with strikers at UC-Santa Cruz
They're lobbying for unionization rights for graduate workers at this university.
Higher education should commit to its principles — not persecute graduate students
UCSC is just one more example of universities failing graduate students.
Technology like ELMS has a history of being abused by universities. UMD should be wary.
UMD students should be concerned about the potential for abuse of educational technology.