By Jarod Golub The fifth contract negotiation between University of Maryland workers and management began at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 5. There are approximately 3,500 state employees who work for the University of Maryland being represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) while management is being represented by a lawyer. According to union secretary and University Landscape Technician Craig Newman, none … Continue reading University Staff Unhappy with Loh, Management as Contract Negotiations Begin