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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.

Natalie Weger
April 23, 2023

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.

Natalie Weger
March 15, 2023

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.

Dhruvak Mirani
March 8, 2023

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.

Nene Narh-Mensah
December 13, 2022

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.

Parker Leipzig
November 17, 2022

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.

Rebecca Scherr
October 19, 2022

UMD to raise hourly student employee minimum wage to $15 in 2023

The minimum wage increase will take place three years before the state’s $15 minimum wage standard.

Auzinea Bacon
August 29, 2022

UMPD crisis intervention team, new counseling services announced during RHA meeting

UMPD will have 12 officers specifically trained in crisis intervention.

Ava Thompson
March 16, 2022

Student affairs VP says $15 minimum wage possible for UMD students

Some departments may be able to raise student worker minimum wages by July 1.

James Cirrone
March 10, 2022

A band-aid solution

Editorial cartoon.

Haoran Li
February 7, 2022

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