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.

Take Council 3's Telework Survey

As you all know that pandemic has brought about some much needed updates in the State’s and Higher Education’s workplace policies. One of the most glaring is the telework policy. We have put together a survey to get more information from Sisters and Brothers across the state about the telework policies in their workplace. This is important because the responses will give us better information and suggestions on how to approach the problems in the current policies.

We Urge the USM to Negotiate a Comprehensive Safety Plan for all of Maryland's Campuses

AFSCME is calling on the University System of Maryland (USM) to negotiate health and safety plans to protect all staff, students and faculty. Through speaking with one clear voice, we urge the Chancellor to take action to protect the campus community and minimize the spread of COVID-19. Send a letter today urging him to take action!

National AFSCME News

April jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working
The April employment report showed a gain of 39,000 jobs in the public sector, an uptick that would not have been possible without the American Rescue Plan. But more needs to be done. — May 7
OCSEA’s new contract is a huge victory for front-line workers, communities they serve
It’s taken months, but Ohio state workers who are part of OCSEA finally have a new contract. — May 7
Nurses Week gives us a chance to show our appreciation and support
Let us salute nurses for the extraordinary work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. — May 6
Workers at Illinois hospital win their union
The state of Illinois has certified a staff union at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. The workers won despite management’s two-year anti-union campaign. — May 6
‘When we talk about money being released to schools, how do we ensure that truly helps students?’
American Rescue Plan funding should benefit students and paraprofessionals in District of Columbia Public Schools, member says. — May 5

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.