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

It took a 7-year legal battle, but AFSCME member in Texas finally gets justice
An AFSCME member in Texas fought for seven years and finally got justice for retaliation by her employer. — Mar 24
AFSCME Rhode Island welcomes 35 corrections employees
Thirty-five workers at a maximum-security Rhode Island prison now call themselves AFSCME members. — Mar 23
HGEA member says elected office is a natural place for union members
Find out why this former HGEA member believes union members are well suited for political office. — Mar 22
9 to 5’s Ellen Cassedy joins AFSCME in celebrating Women’s History Month
Ellen Cassedy, a co-founder of the 9 to 5 movement, joined AFSCME in a virtual celebration of Women’s History Month. — Mar 21
From Union Scholar to AFSCME staff: My journey in the labor movement
An AFSCME staffer recalls her experience as a Union Scholar and urges college students of color to apply. — Mar 20

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.