Dining services workers are the backbone of UMD. It’s time they’re paid more.
Giving workers better benefits should also be prioritized because supporting employees is just an extension of stopping the spread of COVID.
USM employees to receive pay increases during 2022 fiscal year
Employees will also receive cost of living adjustments and merit-based raises.
To form a more equitable economy, exploitive independent contracting must end
As consumers, workers and voters, we need to recognize the validity and struggles of misclassified independent contractors.
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.
Board of Regents recommends $15 minimum wage for union-represented workers across USM
The potential increase does not apply to contractors or student employees.
Don’t cross the virtual picket line by online shopping during a strike
Stand in solidarity with workers — don't shop online during a strike.
Higher education should commit to its principles — not persecute graduate students
UCSC is just one more example of universities failing graduate students.
The convenience of services like Instacart are based on exploitation
The gig economy is too good to be true.