UMD community protests new guidelines urging staff return to campus
The union that protects UMD workers blasted the guidance as "paternalistic" and "out of touch."
As campus reopening looms, UMD union fights for worker protection
Union members rallied at a protest in College Park on Tuesday.
UMD housekeepers file complaint with labor board over inadequate conditions amid COVID-19
“[The university] was not working with us in good faith to develop policies and procedures," a union organizer said last month.
UMD takes more steps to help housekeepers working without AC
The union that represents the housekeepers is "cautiously optimistic" that the situation will be resolved soon.
As housekeepers fall ill without AC, UMD announces new measures to improve conditions
The union that represents UMD workers remains unsatisfied.
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.
UMD grads were hopeful about this year’s collective bargaining bill. Then, COVID-19 hit.
The legislation would have allowed graduate student workers to unionize legally.
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UMD union still concerned on-campus workers aren’t getting proper supplies, guidance
After a conference call with university and state officials, the union is hopeful remaining issues will be resolved this week.
UMD union frustrated over late communication to staff expected to report to campus
Union leadership says it's still waiting for a list of the employees the university is asking to come in.