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. Clara Longo de Freitas February 8, 2021
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. Clara Longo de Freitas November 12, 2020
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. Clara Longo de Freitas October 8, 2020
UMD graduate students demonstrate in solidarity with strikers at UC-Santa Cruz They're lobbying for unionization rights for graduate workers at this university. Angela Roberts March 12, 2020
Higher education should commit to its principles — not persecute graduate students UCSC is just one more example of universities failing graduate students. Serena Saunders March 2, 2020
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. Hadron Chaudhary February 26, 2020
At heated hearing, UMD grad students fight again for unionization rights “I don’t think we need to keep waiting,” one student said. Angela Roberts February 24, 2020
Doctoral advisers have too much power over grad students at UMD Grad students need a union. Max Foley-Keene February 6, 2020
At UMD, doctoral students depend on their advisers. What can happen when things go wrong? Part 1 of a two-part look into this complex and often fraught relationship. Angela Roberts January 30, 2020
UMD grad students again take to Annapolis to fight for collective bargaining rights Lawmakers heard arguments for and against the bill on Tuesday. Angela Roberts January 29, 2020