Prince George’s County Council considers tying minimum wage to cost of living
The county could see a $15.45 to $15.60 minimum wage next year if the bill is implemented.
UMD tour guides will be paid starting this fall
The student-led organization that provides campus tours will shift from its current model as a volunteer organization to a student employee structure.
To encourage student research, UMD must provide opportunities beyond a $22 wage
If the University of Maryland wants to increase its prestige, student researchers must be empowered to excel.
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.
UMD student workers’ groups rally to raise minimum wage, secure the right to unionize
The University of Maryland’s chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops Friday held a rally on McKeldin Mall to advocate for a $22.65 per hour minimum wage for this university’s employees.
USAS teach-in highlights continued calls for higher minimum wage, unionization at UMD
After successfully fighting to make the minimum wage for employees at this university $15 per hour, USAS has moved its focus to advocating for an increase to $22.65 per hour.
Democrats must capitalize on unified government and raise minimum wage with inflation
Adjusting minimum wage to inflation is not partisan. It’s something Maryland needs now.
UMD student workers’ groups rally for $22 an hour livable wage
The protest came after this university passed a minimum wage increase this semester for its employees that will start on Jan. 1, 2023.
UMD employees discuss priorities for contract at AFSCME new member event
The organization plans to negotiate new contracts in the new Maryland General Assembly legislative session next year.
TAs are essential to university operations. It’s time they’re paid like it.
All university TAs deserve to be paid minimum wage — at least.