UMD student workers’ groups rally for $22 an hour livable wage The protest came after this university passed a minimum wage increase this semester for its employees that will start on Jan. 1, 2023. Nene Narh-Mensah December 13, 2022
Calls for higher wages, lighter workload dominate USAS workers’ forum The desire for a pay increase among non-exempt workers has been reignited with a recent release of a financial analysis commissioned by this university’s AAUP chapter. James Cirrone May 4, 2022
Student affairs VP says $15 minimum wage possible for UMD students Some departments may be able to raise student worker minimum wages by July 1. James Cirrone March 10, 2022
USAS chapter prioritizes push to raise hourly wages to $15 for all UMD workers This university's chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops outlined several initiatives during their kickoff meeting. James Cirrone February 14, 2022
Pay up Pines: It’s time to end the wage gap at this university To alleviate egregious pay gaps among workers, institutions must listen to their workers and pay them livable wages. Rebecca Scherr December 5, 2021
Board of Regents recommends $15 minimum wage for union-represented workers across USM The potential increase does not apply to contractors or student employees. Shifra Dayak December 3, 2021
Workers must connect with each other to improve labor solidarity The only real option for workers fighting toward decent conditions is to listen to each other. Malcolm Ferguson October 12, 2021
At picnic, UMD labor groups call for more worker protections Representatives from AFSCME 1072 Local and other campus groups advocated for worker hazard pay, higher wages and more. Shifra Dayak October 9, 2021
United Students Against Sweatshops pushes UMD to bargain with workers union Students in USAS handed out masks to union workers at McKeldin Library. Clara Longo de Freitas March 5, 2021
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. Jonathan Tercasio October 29, 2020