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

An L.A. native’s calling: helping others find their path to service
Melissa York, our latest Never Quit winner, thrives on creating service opportunities for L.A.’s Jewish community. — Sep 27
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

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.