University of Maryland union members protested a hiring freeze and anticipated layoffs. Dozens of employees marched to the administration building. The university announced up to 150 positions could be eliminated. This decision stems from reduced state funding for the university system. AFSCME Local 1072 organized the protest and attempted to deliver a letter.
https://dbknews.com/2026/05/07/umd-staff-protests-hiring-freeze-layoffs/