Contracts
One of the most powerful benefits we have as union members is a seat at the table when it comes to workplace decisions/policies. Through the collective bargaining process, we negotiate legally binding contracts that put into writing our pay, wage increases, benefits, and more.
State Contracts
Our contract protects the rights of public employees in AFSCME-represented bargaining units.
- A: Labor and Trades
- B: Administrative, Technical and Clerical
- C: Regulatory, Inspection, and Licensing
- D: Health and Human Services – Non-Professional
- F: Social and Human Services – Professional
- H: Public Safety
The contract is effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026.
Wage Agreements
Previous Contracts
University System of Maryland (USM) Contract
For the first time in history, we have a unified contract for the entire system, raising the bar for workers at all of the campuses across the university system.
You can take a look at past contracts for each campus here:
Bowie State University
Coppin State University
Frostburg State University
University of Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore
University of Maryland Baltimore County
University of Maryland College Park
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Global Campus
Other Higher Education Contracts
Baltimore City Community College
Community Colleges of Baltimore County
Montgomery College
Morgan State University
Prince George's Community College
St. Mary's College
University of Maryland Medical Center
City, County, and Municipality Contracts
Below are the available contracts for download. If you are an AFSCME member who works for a local government in Maryland and your contract is not listed below, you can obtain a copy by contacting your staff representative or visiting one of our offices.
Local 1209C | City of College Park
Local 1899 | Howard County Board of Education