AFSCME Local 1072 leadership is aiming to mend ties with the University System of Maryland and the University of Maryland following a difficult summer. Recent layoffs and a lawsuit over delayed pay raises have caused employee frustration. The union hopes to engage in productive discussions with administrators to address these concerns. Negotiations for a new contract are set to begin soon. Both parties express a desire for collaboration moving forward.
College Park, Maryland
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