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JUNE 5th : VOTE YES ON YOUR UMD EMPLOYEE CONTRACT

5/31/2018

FAIR WAGES & PROPER RESPECT

UPDATE (6/4/2018) : Here are the location details for voting :

When : Tuesday, June 5th between 7am - 4:30pm
Where: Nyumburu Multipurpose Room, Lower Level (next to Stamp)
Who: ALL UMD Non-Exempt and Exempt Staff
Why: To vote YES on our new employee contract

After almost a year of negotiations, the bargaining team of the UMD local union reached an agreement with University of Maryland College Park on a new union contract. For this new contract to go into effect, we must vote to ratify it. It is important that we send a clear message of unity with a strong ratification vote to accept the agreement.

The University came into negotiations expecting and demanding a lot of sacrifices on the part of your union. The University's initial demands demonstrated their lack of respect for the people that make the University function as well as it does. But AFSCME members fought back, won important victories for University employees, and beat back ALL the University's demands.

WE WON

An agreement to negotiate with Administration about how raises are given, and the right to work out a fair system and push for more money
A 2% raise that everyone will recieve January 2019
An additional half day of Professional Development time
A cap on parking fee increases. The increase will be 1% above the current 7%
Safe and convenient parking for early morning shifts
An agreement to protect Temporary Protected Status employees' benefits and employment

WE STOPPED

Unlimited parking fee increases
The right to fire exempt employees for any reason
Eliminating ESL classes
Eliminating unused vacation time
Gutting the sick leave policy
Elimination of "past practice"
Making it easier to fire for "Job abandonment"
Taking away Professional Development days

But the fight is not over. We need to show a united front to the University through a strong vote in support of this contract! We must continue our fight to improve jobs for all state employees through these key efforts :

In September, we will return to the bargaining table, along with all Maryland state employees, to determine our raises for the following year. It is time to fight for the pay we deserve.
In November, we will go to the polls to (hopefully) elect a NEW governor. Governor Hogan does not respect people like us who work for the state. Most of the challengers would make it easier to negotiate on behalf of working families the Hogan did.

For more information on where to vote or on the details of the employee contract, please call 301.270.8528 or send a message to info@afscme1072.org

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AFSCME MEMBERS TURN UP THE HEAT ON RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES DIRECTOR

5/9/2018

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IT'S TIME FOR MANAGEMENT TO FEEL THE HEAT

A delegation of 12-15 members from housekeeping and maintenance approached Residential Facilities Director, Jon Dooley, during the Employee Recognition and Appreciation Luncheon for division staff at University of Maryland. Over 100 workers wore stickers in solidarity with AFSCME members, during the luncheon and throughout the workday on Tuesday, May 8th.

AFSCME MEMBERS DEMAND BETTER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS

The delegation carried signs with our 4 demands.

Improve safety in hot buildings
Improve job safety
Increase summer staffing
Set reasonable work expectations

AFSCME Members lead by Chief Shop Steward, Saul Walker, started the action by thanking Dooley for adjusting the time of the luncheon so that workers can go home afterwards as they have done in the past. Dooley made this change last week after we submitted nearly 100 signatures demanding the change in timing.

EVERY ACTION HAS A EQUAL REACTION

After receiving the petition of over 100 signatures and witnessing the solidarity and strength our membership, Jon Dooley committed to meeting with staff no later than May 15 th to discuss our demands regarding working conditions in the summer.

If you are interested in attending the meeting or want to support workers rights in your department, please send a message to info@afscme1072.org

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IN ACTION

JUNE 5th : VOTE YES ON YOUR UMD EMPLOYEE CONTRACT

FAIR WAGES & PROPER RESPECT

WE WON

WE STOPPED

AFSCME MEMBERS TURN UP THE HEAT ON RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES DIRECTOR

IT'S TIME FOR MANAGEMENT TO FEEL THE HEAT

AFSCME MEMBERS DEMAND BETTER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS

EVERY ACTION HAS A EQUAL REACTION

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AFSCME Local 1072
PO Box 85 Campus
College Park, MD 20742

AFSCME MEMBER ID : 744387769

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IN ACTION

JUNE 5th : VOTE YES ON YOUR UMD EMPLOYEE CONTRACT

FAIR WAGES & PROPER RESPECT

​WE WON

WE STOPPED

AFSCME MEMBERS TURN UP THE HEAT ON RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES DIRECTOR

IT'S TIME FOR MANAGEMENT TO FEEL THE HEAT

AFSCME MEMBERS DEMAND BETTER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS

EVERY ACTION HAS A EQUAL REACTION

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Categories

AFSCME Local 1072PO Box 85 Campus College Park, MD 20742 ​AFSCME MEMBER ID : 744387769​

Contact Us

WE WON

AFSCME Local 1072
PO Box 85 Campus
College Park, MD 20742

AFSCME MEMBER ID : 744387769