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.
UMD graduate students demonstrate in solidarity with strikers at UC-Santa Cruz
They're lobbying for unionization rights for graduate workers at this university.
Higher education should commit to its principles — not persecute graduate students
UCSC is just one more example of universities failing graduate students.
Doctoral advisers have too much power over grad students at UMD
Grad students need a union.
“Nothing more fearless”: UMD students discuss injustice at Black History Month event
Harriet Tubman's life and legacy serve as foundation for monthly social justice talk.