Over 20 Maryland union members attended the University System of Maryland's Board of Regents meeting to prioritize workers' rights.
This push comes after Chancellor Jay Perman stated in September that government funding cuts are harming public universities and may lead to layoffs.
Government funding cuts are harming public universities and could lead to layoffs.
The state has cut the public university system's budget by $233 million in the last two years, according to Perman.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Maryland Council 3 is leading the effort to protect workers' rights.
Author's summary: Union members attend meeting to support workers' rights.