Council 3 Updates

Oct. 18, 2023

Council 3 Updates

Biden’s new $9 billion student debt relief plan would greatly help public service workers

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration halted all federal student loan repayments. After the national COVID-19 emergency ended in March 2023, Congress passed a law preventing further extensions. As a result, payments resumed in October.

Biden’s new $9 billion student debt relief plan would greatly help public service workers

Oct. 10, 2023

Council 3 Updates

USM Bargaining Story: Dawn Jackson

Here is what Dawn Jackson, an Animal Operations Manager at the University of Maryland College Park and executive board member of AFSCME Local 1072, has to say about what it's like to bargain with the university system:

USM Bargaining Story: Dawn Jackson

Oct. 10, 2023

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USM Bargaining Story: Warren Pointer

Warren has been with UMD for over 20 years and says that in that time, he's witnessed a significant improvement in the work environment thanks to our union.

USM Bargaining Story: Warren Pointer

Oct. 10, 2023

Council 3 Updates

Member Spotlight: Mike Hill

For over 17 years, Mike Hill has worked to protect our community waterways and to keep our neighborhoods clean and safe.

Member Spotlight: Mike Hill

Oct. 05, 2023

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USM Bargaining Story: Sheila Curtis

"The best part about my job is being able to work with UMES students and encouraging them to overcome obstacles as they work towards obtaining their education. I love to make sure the department I support is running as efficiently as possible.

USM Bargaining Story: Sheila Curtis