UMD housekeeping staff ask for more respect, value Residential facilities housekeepers say they receive one KN95 mask per week. Diamondback Staff February 23, 2022
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
If UMD wants a more diverse student body, it can’t mistreat service workers of color Treating employees of color poorly discourages students of color from enrolling. Liyanga de Silva November 1, 2019
UMD housekeeping staff endures a lot. We should make their job easier. Your vomit doesn't disappear with the night. Kevin Hu April 29, 2019