University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) residents and fellows, represented by the University of Maryland Resident and Fellow Alliance (UMRFA) – an affiliate of AFT Maryland – have voted to ratify their first-ever union contract, which includes double-digit salary increases and major improvements to working conditions, benefits, and quality of life.

The contract addresses major wage discrepancies as compared to peer hospitals in the state by granting a 20% salary increase over the next 3 years, a drastic improvement compared to the average annual raise of only 2% over the last 10 years. The contract also establishes a Labor-Management Committee to maintain their seat at the table with UMMC, ensuring that residents and fellows can continue to address specific or systemic concerns of house staff.

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The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is one of the most ambitious education reforms in America. Its goal? Nothing less than transforming Maryland’s public schools into a world-class system and to keep our state economically competitive.

The Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) is the body charged with overseeing the Blueprint. In recent months, the AIB has taken a proactive step: asking the public for feedback. The AIB has been gathering comments from citizens across the state and the response was clear: Marylanders care deeply about education.

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On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, faculty, students, and community leaders gathered at Prince Georges Community College to rally against an unfair and deeply insulting pay proposal from administration.

The administration’s so-called “last, best, and final offer” includes just a 3.5% raise for faculty—while administrators are set to receive a 14% pay increase.

“This offer is a slap in the face to the educators who make this institution run," said faculty member Jamal Mahbub. “It’s not just about numbers. It’s about respect, and this proposal shows none.”

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Independence Day marked a turning point in American history. The start of a new chapter in the formation of a nation built on shared ideals and the pursuit of a better future. It’s a day to honor the courage of those who dared to imagine a future shaped by the will of the people. 

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Imagine handing Meta a $15 billion tax break while 16 million Americans lose their healthcare. Does that sound like a good deal? Well, that’s exactly what we’re looking at under Trump’s so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”

Let’s call it what it is: A Scam.

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Happy Juneteenth!

160 years ago, the last of the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed. Since then, Juneteenth has stood as a celebration of liberation, resistance, and the long struggle for Black freedom in America.

Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate our country resisting institutionalized labor exploitation, as well as enshrining freedom for all regardless of race. Slavery used race to mark Black workers as vulnerable and exploitable, but in doing so, it devalued all workers. The abolition of slavery had ripple effects across the country, laying the groundwork for improved labor rights and shifting the conversation about fair work and dignity on the job.

This year’s Juneteenth carries particular weight...

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