UAM-UMD sues Trump administration over ‘crusade’ on federal contracting diversity efforts (April 20)
topics: local, universities, UAM-UMD, AAUP, lawsuits against the federal government
UMD, USM union members rally for promised annual wage increases amid rising costs (April 17)
topics: local, Maryland, universities, university employees, compensation, unions, AFSCME, University System of Maryland
The Education Department demanded a list of outside organizations to cut off after a civil rights investigation. Towson University submitted none. (April 19)
topics: Maryland, universities, actions targeting DEI programs, Education Department, Towson University
GUTS Drivers, GU Officials Reach Agreement on Bus Pickup Location (April 21)
topics: regional, university employees, collective action, Georgetown University, Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle (GUTS)
Unions push back against Spanberger’s collective bargaining changes (April 22)
topics: regional, bills, unions, Commonwealth of Virginia
How the Trump Administration’s Pressures on Higher Education Are Shaping Union Negotiations (April 15)
topics: national, universities, unions
A Biden student loan plan has ended. Here’s what borrowers need to know. (April 19)
topics: national, universities, students, student loans, Department of Education
Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools (April 22)
topics: national, universities, digital accessibility, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II, Department of Justice
Unions sue FLRA over plans to ‘politicize’ labor representation decisions (April 17)
topics: national, unions, federal workers, Federal Labor Relations Authority, Administrative Procedure Act, AFGE
Union Now Is America’s New Strike Fund (April 20)
topics: national, unions