UMD employees ask for higher raises to support cost of living
University employees said they are struggling to support themselves and their families.
UMD employees feeling overworked in understaffed departments
These complaints come as the employees’ union at the university continues collective bargaining efforts with the University System of Maryland.
UMD employees seek more remote working options, specific telework policies
Supervisors have ultimate discretion to approve or deny telework for their employees.
UMD employees push for alert system to include extreme heat warnings
In College Park, across June, July and August, there were 14 days where the maximum temperature was 90 degrees or above.
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.
UMD employees union lobbies in support of telework, collective bargaining bills
Telework fairness legislation currently proposed in the MGA would require state and education employers to offer a hybrid telework option to employees.
UMD RHA was right to vote for raised room and board fees
UMD RHA represents the student body's thoughts in raising fees for employee salaries.
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.
‘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.
Black faculty, staff speak out against racism at UMD during BFSA town hall
At the town hall, Black employees at this university shared their experiences with discrimination and anti-Blackness during their time on the campus.