UMD students, staff advocate for $22 minimum wage
The university’s United Students Against Sweatshops chapter president Grace Orellana launched the Time for 22 campaign in the fall 2022 semester.
‘The bare minimum:’ UMD students express mixed reactions to announced wage increases
The administration announced it would increase hourly wages to $15 in January 2023. Union-represented employees have been making $15 an hour since spring 2022.
It’s time for the university to prioritize a $15 minimum wage for students
Student labor makes this university run. They deserve the respect of a living wage.
USAS chapter prioritizes push to raise hourly wages to $15 for all UMD workers
This university's chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops outlined several initiatives during their kickoff meeting.
The University System of Maryland should include students in the fight for $15
Raising the minimum wage for union workers is a good start, but it can't stop there.