News

DOTS Drivers Deserve Safety and Respect

Recently, an AFSCME-represented bus driver was assaulted when he asked that three young people wear masks.  After being denied boarding, the teens proceeded to throw objects at the bus and damaged it.

DOTS Drivers Deserve Safety and Respect

Work and Childcare Concerns Especially Affect Women Workers

Local 1072 member Maria Ayala was recently interviewed for a Diamondback article about campuswide concerns over balancing work and childcare during the pandemic:

https://dbknews.com/2020/09/03/umd-employees-child-care-coronavirus-work/

Work and Childcare Concerns Especially Affect Women Workers

We're Asking Questions About Workers Returning to Campus

A de-densified campus only protects workers if it stays that way.  That's why AFSCME is questioning the Provost's plan to require staffing for all academic units.  For months large portions of the workforce have been able to work remotely - and successfully.

We're Asking Questions About Workers Returning to Campus

Car Caravan Success

Our car caravan through campus was a major success with over 70 cars and 100+ participants voicing their demand that UMD bargain with AFSCME over health and safety concerns.

Links to the press coverage here:

Car Caravan Success

COVID-19 Fears Highlighted in Washington Post

Several AFSCME members were interviewed for this Washington Post story, including one of our RF housekeepers who was hospitalized with COVID-19. This is precisely why are we are fighting for more testing, better screening, and maximum PPE.

Read the full story here:

COVID-19 Fears Highlighted in Washington Post