Local 1072 - UMD College Park

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AFSCME's Work Highlighted in Labor Journal

The Forge is a journal dedicated to exploring labor organizing matters, and October's issue focuses on universities.

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AFSCME member Maria Ayala holds up masks

Local 1072 Distributes Masks On Campus

Today our union handed out K-N95 masks to UMD workers on campus.

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AFSCME Wins Higher Ed Oversight Hearing

AFSCME's legistlative outreach efforts bore fruit, as a joint hearing of the Budget and Tax and Appropriations subcommittees on Wednesday September 16 provided an opportunity for front line workers

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UMD Shuttle Bus (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)

DOTS Drivers Deserve Safety and Respect

Recently, an AFSCME-represented bus driver was assaulted when he asked that three young people wear masks.

National AFSCME News

UAW workers on picket line get show of support from President Biden
Members of the United Auto Workers who are on strike received a strong show of support this week from no less than President Joe Biden. — Sep 27
Oregon state workers ratify contract granting robust wage hikes
Oregon state workers ratified a new contract that includes significant wage increases while maintaining current contract benefits. — Sep 27
Art Institute school and museum staff win first contract
Members of the Art Institute of Chicago Workers United (AICWU/AFSCME) have won a first contract that includes wage increases and addresses critical workplace issues. — Sep 26
AFSCME congratulates Hollywood writers on reaching tentative agreement
After a nearly five-month strike, members of the Writers Guild of America have reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios. — Sep 26
AFSCME retirees celebrate as White House publishes list of drugs facing price cuts
The Biden administration released the names of the first 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. — Sep 25

WE MAKE UMD HAPPEN

As the exclusive bargaining agent for over 3400 UMD employees, AFSCME Local 1072 protects and expands workers' rights with advocacy, organizing, and action.