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Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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UMD workers and students rally for a fair contract

Students and union workers represented by AFSCME Local 1072 unfurled two banners during a rally at the University of Maryland College Park campus last Friday, demanding higher pay and an end to parking fees.

UMD workers and students rally for a fair contract

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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UMD union rallies against a fee increase that would raise Shuttle-UM drivers’ pay

Following a proposed increase to campus parking fees, University of Maryland union representatives led a demonstration above Stamp Student Union's food court Friday

UMD union rallies against a fee increase that would raise Shuttle-UM drivers’ pay

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Cumberland Native Tabbed to Head State AFL-CIO

This week, hundreds of union members and labor activists met in Baltimore for the 31st Biennial Convention of the Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO. Highlighting the event was the official election of the organization’s first-ever woman president, Donna S. Edwards.

Cumberland Native Tabbed to Head State AFL-CIO

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Two officers among four injured in North Branch prison incident

The officers reportedly broke up a fight at about 2 p.m. between two inmates in the dining hall area. A male officer suffered two puncture wounds while a female officer experienced breathing problems, officials said. The two inmates also received injuries from a homemade weapon.

Two officers among four injured in North Branch prison incident

Dec. 06, 2017

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Dec. 06, 2017

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Maryland government needs more staff to perform mission, analysts say

The executive branch of Maryland’s state government needs to fill 1,200 vacancies and create another 1,200 new positions to carry out essential functions, legislative analysts have concluded.

Maryland government needs more staff to perform mission, analysts say