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

AFSCME Family Scholars inspire us all
AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Elissa McBride explains just how inspiring the winners of the AFSCME Family Scholarship are. — Jun 15
AFSCME members lead the way in getting vaccinated
AFSCME members are leading the way in getting vaccinated but more can be done to stop COVID’s spread. — Jun 15
Charles Smith preserves Rhode Island’s hallowed veterans cemetery
Learn how Rhode Island’s Charles Smith preserves the resting place of that state’s veterans. — Jun 14
Philadelphia cultural and museum workers celebrate the formation of Local 397
Philadelphia cultural and museum workers notch a victory by joining Local 397. — Jun 11
California child care providers demand higher wages
Child care providers rallied on Tuesday, demanding that California Gov. Gavin Newsom come to the bargaining table and increase their pay. — Jun 9

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.