Annapolis — Today, AFSCME Maryland Council 3 members and leaders attended a signing ceremony with Governor Wes Moore to finalize a new three-year contract for state workers represented by AFSCME.

This signing represents the final step to formalize the contract after over 99% of eligible state employees represented by AFSCME voted in favor of ratifying the agreement in a mail ballot vote.

Overall, workers covered by this contract will receive pay increases ranging from 5% to upwards of 20%, depending on job class, agency, and years of service.

Our union is finally looking more like the members we serve. We are proud to introduce a diverse Executive Board which represents all four of Maryland’s Community Corrections agencies (Division of Parole and Probation, Home Detention, Pretrial Release Services, and the Parole Commission). We are ready to bring in 2024 advocating for the changes we need. We need you to help write the narrative for Community Corrections!

Hi my name is Brooke Lipscomb! I am an Agent with the Division of Parole and Probation. I have been with the agency since November 2022.

I am also a trustee for the amazing local 3661. I have been active in the union for a year now. I am also a member of the Labor Management committee. I became active in the union for many reasons but the most important is that I wanted to help others.