Council 3 Updates

Member Spotlight: Zach Reed

A lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County and a member of AFSCME Local 582, Zach Reed is more than a maintenance mechanic for government buildings; for the past seven years he's been vital to ensu

November 2023 Message from AFSCME Maryland Council 3 President Patrick Moran

Giving Thanks

The holiday season has started, and we have a lot to be grateful for — all because of the work that AFSCME members do each and every day acr

USM Bargaining Story: Jontae Thomas

A seasoned Mechanical Trades Chief at Bowie State University, Jontae Thomas has spent over a decade taking care of the fire alarm systems and electrical issues on campus.

To Close the Gender Pay Gap, First a Voice on the Job

In the 1980s, I was living and going to school in Minnesota when women who worked for state government won a big victory. They got the state to increase the pay of women in “female dominated jobs” by passing a pay equity bill. In other words, they put a dent in the gender pay gap. As a student, I researched and wrote about the process of crafting, passing and implementing that legislation. And I learned something that I have never forgotten: the union made it happen. And not just any union. Our union: AFSCME. 

The Numbers Are In: AFSCME Members Are Sticking with Their Union

Our union gained more than 9,000 dues-paying members and nearly 19,000 dues-paying retirees in the last year, suggesting that billionaires and corporations are failing in their effort to “defund and defang” public service unions.

Upcoming Spring 2019 Regional AFSCME Meetings

Ready for the fight ahead? Join us at our Regional AFSCME Meetings to stay updated, meet other activists in your agency or region and plan for the fight ahead. Download the flier here!

RSVP by texting “REGIONAL” to 237-263!

On the Agenda: 

Victories Against Anti-Worker Laws in Missouri, New Mexico Show Momentum

Workers in Missouri and New Mexico have chalked important victories against anti-worker laws that would have robbed them of their voices and the right to bargain collectively.

In Missouri, two separate anti-worker measures, HB 1413 and SB 1007, were halted by state courts last week.

Know Your Rights: Snow and Ice INCOMING

Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 20th, weather predictions are calling for snow and ice starting in the morning into the early afternoon. At this time, no announcement has been made regarding a State of Emergency or closure of any state agencies. In preparation for inclement weather, please stay safe and Know Your Rights if you are working.

Fight for a Raise Lobby Night: RSVP Now!

Will you settle for less?

THIS LEGISLATIVE SEASON, WE REFUSE TO SETTLE FOR LESS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WE SERVE ARE COUNTING ON US!
 
• Governor Hogan has proposed a 3% COLA for July of 2019.
• In 3 of the last 4 budgets submitted by Governor Hogan, there were NO step increases.
• The State of Maryland has a SURPLUS of over $500 million.

AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizers Rise Up

LAS VEGAS — More than 160 AFSCME members gathered in Las Vegas last week to lift up the voice of public service workers and move our union forward.  

At the AFSCME Volunteer Member Organizer Rise Up conference, VMOs from around the country attended skill-building training sessions and visited Nevada state employees to share the vision of improving the quality of public services and the lives of those who provide those services.