AFSCME Maryland Council 3

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RSVP For November AFSCME Regional Meetings

THERE IS A BIG FIGHT AHEAD OF US. Join us at our Regional AFSCME Meetings to stay updated and to prepare for upcoming mobilizations. RSVP BELOW!

We will discuss:

1. Fight for a RAISE Update

2. Planning for the Legislative Session 2019

Unions across the country are under attack. It’s time for us to stand up and fight back! These meetings are happening statewide the week of November 12th! Join us to find out how to get a raise and make sure your co-workers know! RSVP by clicking on the event you'll attend below!

Cumberland
Tuesday, November 13th
Shooters Bar & Grill

13408 McMullen HWY SW, Cumberland, MD 21502
6–7 PM

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Working Americans Step Up and Win Big in 2018 Midterms

The best spokespeople for anyone running for elected office are everyday Americans spreading the word to their neighbors, co-workers, friends and relatives.

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Unions Push for “Grade A” Paid Parental Leave

Better wages. Check. Better working conditions. Check.

Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich

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Believe It or Not, Congress Seeks More Tax Cuts for the Rich

At a time when our country needs real investments in infrastructure, education and public services, congressional leaders

Update Your Contact Information

Update your contact information to make sure you never miss an important call, email or site visit from Council 3.

Lobby Night in Annapolis

The 2018 Maryland General Assembly Session is underway. With our legislators back in Annapolis, we’re making sure our voices and the concerns of State workers are front-and-center.

National AFSCME News

AFSCME Supports Bill Curbing Workplace Violence
The bill would help protect hospital, psychiatric, behavioral health care, EMS workers and others by requiring the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to issue a federal worker-protection standard. — Nov 19
AFSCME Sues Puerto Rico to Stop Betrayal of Public Service Workers
Even as public service workers in Puerto Rico made sacrifices, their government was betraying them. This week, AFSCME and AFT sued the government, alleging mismanagement of pension funds. — Nov 16
Pay for Latinas Lags Well Behind White Males
Latina women had to work until November 1 of this year to earn the same wages their white male counterparts earned in the previous year. Ten months longer! — Nov 15
Public Charge Rule Would Turn American Dream into Nightmare for Millions
A new rule by the Trump administration would subject immigrants to indecency and indignity. It runs counter to AFSCME’s values. — Nov 14
Don’t Fall for the Freedom Foundation’s Lies
The Freedom Foundation and other anti-worker groups funded by corporate billionaires are lying to working people to get them to drop their unions. Don't believe their lies. — Nov 14

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