A post-pandemic economic recovery must include strong child care
Parents can’t return to work without taking care of their children. We need to better fund child care.
Public sector jobs aren’t being filled. It’s because these workers aren’t paid fairly.
Let’s treat public sector jobs with as much importance as they deserve.
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.
UMD’s witnesses testify at hearing for workers union’s labor complaint
The witnesses testified about the university's relationship with the union.
HB 486 offers common-sense solutions for workers. It’s not surprising UMD opposes it.
Why won't UMD back basic support for workers?
Next Black Friday, think of the workers
It's time to reconsider how we do Black Friday.
SGA passes resolution calling on UMD to bargain with workers union
The entire SGA will vote on the resolution at its meeting on Wednesday.
Community members say UMD’s lawyer for collective bargaining talks is anti-union
Jay Krupin's online profile states that he "fought a lengthy and involved battle" to defeat a union.
UMD is turning its back on workers by refusing to bargain with them
Staff need better protection from the virus, but UMD won't come to the table.
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."