Maryland legislature passes collective bargaining bill backed by UMD’s workers’ union
The bill permits a union representing employees at multiple University System of Maryland institutions to negotiate one “master agreement” with the system.
UMD’s witnesses testify at hearing for workers union’s labor complaint
The witnesses testified about the university's relationship with the union.
United Students Against Sweatshops pushes UMD to bargain with workers union
Students in USAS handed out masks to union workers at McKeldin Library.
HB 486 offers common-sense solutions for workers. It’s not surprising UMD opposes it.
Why won't UMD back basic support for workers?
Maryland lawmakers and USM employees speak on collective bargaining bill at hearing
The bill would allow a union representing multiple institutions to negotiate a “master agreement” with the system.
By neglecting grad students with kids, UMD shows its apathy toward the hardest workers
Grad students are already mistreated. Refusing fair parental accommodations is just cruel.
UMD assistant human resources vice president to leave post
Jewel Washington will become the chief human resources officer at the University of Texas at Arlington.
UMD student group spends day calling Pines’ office to intensify push for union bargaining
The group made about 30 calls.
UMD union says Trump’s term was rough for labor rights. Under Biden, they have hope.
The union hopes the president-elect appoints folks who support workers.
This student group is rallying behind UMD union employees
Members of United Students Against Sweatshops want students to become more aware of employee issues on the campus.