Tensions at UMaine Rise as Workers Call for a Stop to Layoffs

Tensions at UMaine rise as workers call for a stop to layoffs

Union leaders, who gathered on campus on Monday, said little is known about how millions in budget cuts will unfold and affect workers on campus.

UMaine unions question budget shortfall, looming layoffs in emergency town hall

Faculty, staff and lawmakers say cuts to the university workforce would only harm students, as the flagship faces a $19 million budget deficit.

UMaine faculty and students condemn proposed cuts at charged town hall

The meeting follows administrators' plans to close a large part of a $19 million budget shortfall.

UMaine United holds emergency town hall to discuss potential faculty and staff cuts – The Maine Campus

On Monday, Oct. 26, UMaine United, a group of University of Maine unions and organizations, hosted an emergency town hall meeting in the Donald P. Corbett Business Atrium to protest proposed staff and faculty cuts. The event featured eight speakers and two emcees as well as a mixer after speeches concluded. The hosts also encouraged attendees to sign a petition demanding that administrators pause any planned layoffs. The town hall came after UMa…