UMD employees union rallies for consolidated collective bargaining, more Spanish accessibility
During Wednesday’s rally, employees pushed for fair wages, telework opportunities and fair treatment for housekeepers and immigrant workers.
Two Maryland AFSCME union councils to merge, represent 45K workers
The unification began in April after the AFSCME International Union and executive boards of Council 3 and Council 67 voted in its favor.
UMD faculty, graduate students testify on state collective bargaining bill
This bill differs from similar legislation proposed in the past because it extends unionization rights to faculty on the tenure-track, non-tenure track and part-time.
UMD lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The university previously required proof of a full dose of vaccination, including a booster shot against COVID-19.
Wes Moore releases budget plan focused on education funding
Moore put forward $500 million to continue funding the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, an education reform plan, and $1.1 billion for school construction.
UMD professors association votes to campaign for faculty collective bargaining
The campaign will target the Maryland General Assembly during its spring legislative session.
It’s time the University System of Maryland divests from prison labor
Why is this university still using prison labor?
Grad students’ collective bargaining bill divides UMD
Similar bills have been taken to the Maryland legislature 8 times and killed in the past 20 years.
USM employees to receive pay increases during 2022 fiscal year
Employees will also receive cost of living adjustments and merit-based raises.
USM requires COVID booster for students living on campus this spring
Those with previous exemptions won't need to get the booster.